Grinds & Wines in Peachtree City receives a 38% on their recent health inspection

Grinds & Wines, located at 290 74 Hwy N in Peachtree City, received a score of 38 points out of a possible 100 points during their 08/23/2024 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(l)(n)(o) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several food borne illness risk factor and public health interventions violations including cold holding, employee hygiene, and handling practices. RCA: Address violations in the facility. CA: It is the responsibility of the PIC to maintain active managerial control in the facility and to address and prevent these violations.

Violation #2:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee wipe gloved hand on used cloth in his pocket and return to handling food. COS. Educated employee on proper hand washing, gloves were removed, and he washed hands. CA: Employees shall wash hands when contamination occurs.

Violation #3:
3-1A – food obtained from approved source
511-6-1.04(2)(a) – compliance w/ food law (p, pf,)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food, cheesecake, that the facility was unable to provide verification of source. COS. Discarded. CA: Food shall be from sources that comply with the law and the facility shall be able to provide verification of source.

Violation #4:
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(3)(e) – package integrity (pf)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed heavily dented cans. COS. Discarded. CA: Food shall be stored in packaging that is in good condition and protects the integrity of the food.

Violation #5:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed flat of shelled eggs over cucumbers and touching bags of coleslaw, observed several raw meats with different cook temperatures that were co-mingling on one shelf and touching, observed half-and-half cartons that were directly touching container of raw steak. CA: Food shall be stored according to their internal cook temperatures.

Violation #6:
5-1A – proper cooking time and temperatures
511-6-1.04(5)(a) – raw animal foods (p, pf)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed salmon that was removed from the grill and had not reached proper cook temperature, cook temp was 129 F. Employee states that customer did not order salmon undercooked. COS. Salmon was placed on the grill and cooked to proper final cook temperature. CA: Food shall be cooked to the appropriate final cook temperature.

Violation #7:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cold TCS items that were stored above 41 F (see temperatures above). COS. Items discarded by the PIC. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Violation #8:
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed hot TCS items that were stored below 135 F (see temperatures above). COS. Items discarded by the PIC. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.

Violation #9:
11A – proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
511-6-1.04(6)(e) – cooling methods (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food that was attempting to cool, but it was in a large container with thick product. COS. Items were rearranged and placed into the walk-in. CA: Food that is cooling shall use methods that are conducive to cooling in to appropriate time frame.

Violation #10:
11D – thermometers provided and accurate
511-6-1.05(3)(g) – food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility did not have a food temperature measuring device. CA: Facility shall have a probe thermometer to check the temperature of their foods.

Violation #11:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility was posting the previous grade that they earned, a 90, instead of their most recent score, 71. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, in a conspicuous place and shall be posted in drive thru windows.

Violation #12:
16A – hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) – water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility installed a water heater that does not meet the demand of the facility. CA: Water supply shall be adequate to meet the peak demand of the facility.

Violation #13:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(2)(a) – floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed acoustic ceiling tiles installed in the kitchen area. CA: Ceilings shall be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.

Violation #14:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed accumulation dirt, grease, and debris on floors, walls, and ceilings. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Violation #15:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed that the front and back door was not tight-fitting/self-closing. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

Violation #16:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that there were pests (flies) throughout the kitchen. CA: The presence of pests shall be controlled.

Additional remarks:
Due to the unsatisfactory score, the facility shall receive a follow up inspection within the next 10 business days.

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