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August 21, 2024

Huddle House in McDonough receives a 60% on their recent health inspection

Huddle House, located at 380 Keys Ferry St in McDonough, received a score of 60 points out of a possible 100 points during their 08/16/2024 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several food items stored improperly without a lid or overhead protection to prevent contamination. (Reach in cooler (front-end): waffle mix, green beans, mac and cheese).

Violation #2:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(6)(n) – manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed the sanitizer bucket at 0 PPM quaternary ammonium. PIC remade the solution with bleach and it was at 50-100 PPM (COS)

Violation #3:
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several TCS food items not holding the proper temperature of 41F or below in the reach in cooler for the salads. Please service the unit immediately and discard all food products.

Violation #4:
6-1D – time as a public health control: procedures and records
511-6-1.04(6)(i) – time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed a tray of eggs on the hot line without the time that they were placed out of the cooler. Facility is using TPHC for the eggs.

Violation #5:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several food items without a preparation or disposal date in the walk in cooler (waffle mix, beef, chicken, steak, and diced beef (lowboy cooler). All prepped food items have a shelf life of 7 days.

Violation #6:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(b) – working containers, common name (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed a chemical bottle stored by the 3-compartment sink with no label.

Violation #7:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(7)(c) – food labels (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several bottles of substances, seasonings, and condiment bottles without a label to properly identify.

Violation #8:
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed a can of green beans and a box of cooking oil stored on the floor by the walk in coolers.

Violation #9:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) – permit, displayed (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed the food permit not displayed.

Violation #10:
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 – single-service/single-use items stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed a sleeve of cups resting on the floor by the handwashing sink. All single-service items should be stored 6″ or higher off the floor.

Violation #11:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(2)(a) – equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed the food storage shelves in the walk in cooler with rust on them. Observed the shelf with the steam well in the back of house with rust on the bottom shelf. Shelves should be replaced or repainted/sealed to make them smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

Violation #12:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(6)(c) – microwave ovens (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the microwave oven on the hot line in need of cleaning due to old food debris on the interior surface.

Violation #13:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(2)(c) – multiuse food-contact surfaces (pf)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the interior surfaces of the prep unit in need of cleaning and the metal pans that holds the food and condiment bottles.

Violation #14:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(6)(a) – good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the reach in cooler on the front end with water nesting on the bottom shelf. Towels are in the bottom to soak up the water, but they are completely drenched. The towels must be removed and the water must be dried up regularly.

Violation #15:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed the vents on the ice machine with a thick dust debris. Observed the exterior surface and exterior of the nozzles where the containers of juices are stored in the juice machine with a white mold-like substance. This will need to be cleaned immediately.

Violation #16:
17A – toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
511-6-1.06(5)(h) – toilet room receptacle, covered (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed the women’s restroom without a garbage can with a lid.

Violation #17:
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
511-6-1.06(5)(q) – cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed excessive grease on the ground around the base and top of the grease receptacle.

Violation #18:
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: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the floor in the walk in cooler and freezer in need of cleaning due to debris and water nesting in the walk in cooler.

Violation #19:
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(2)(i) – light bulbs, protective shielding (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed the lights in the middle of the 3-compartment sink missing the protective shield as well as the light in front of the walk in coolers.

Violation #20:
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.05(3)(d) – ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the ventilation system on the hot line in need of cleaning due to grease buildup.

Violation #21:
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.05(2)(n) – exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the ventilation hood above the dishwasher with rust debris. The vent will need to be cleaned and sealed or replaced.

Violation #22:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed (2) dead roaches and (1) live roach in the storage room where the replacement drink syrups are.

Violation #23:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(k) – insect control devices (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed a hanging fly strips by the back door with several insects on it. The strip will need to be replaced.

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