Jefferson’s, located at 200 North Hamilton Street in Dalton, received a score of 67 points out of a possible 100 points during their 03/20/2024 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed hand sink next to dishwasher removed. Must place hand sink back ASAP and remove sink that blocks it.
Violation #2
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed hand sinks in bar being used to toss ice and straws. Hand sinks must only be used for washing hands. Do not toss any food or food items in hand sink.
Violation #3
4-1A – food separated and protected
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed grilled corn next to raw shrimp. Grilled corn used for salads. Discard corn and find new place to place grilled corn from now on.
Violation #4
4-2A – food stored covered
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed bucket of pickles on kitchen floor with no lid and several containers of flour/ breading with no lid. Keep food stored covered to prevent contamination.
Violation #5
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed can opener, microwave, and ice machine not cleaned and visible with accumulation. Microwave, ice machine, and can opener must remain clean. Clean frequently.
Violation #6
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed bucket of pickles on kitchen floor. Food must be stored in clean, dry location min 6 in. above floor.
Violation #7
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed handles in contact with food. Handles must not be in contact with food. Observed basket being used to scoop pickles. All scoops must have handles.
Violation #8
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed dishes being stacked while wet. Dishes must air dry prior to stacking.
Violation #9
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed PTC in kitchen with no handle and difficult to open. Fix immediately.
Violation #10
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed test strips for Q were not usable and needed to be replaced due to visible water damage. Get new test strips and make sure they are available at all times on site.
Violation #11
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed fan in kitchen with visible accumulation. Keep fans in kitchen free and clean of accumulation.
Violation #12
16B – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed utility sink not connected to drain. Utility sink must be connected to proper plumbing. Fix Immediately.
Violation #13
17A – toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed trashcans in each individual restroom without a lid. Trashcans must have lids.
Violation #14
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed back door that is not self-closing and light is visible when closed. Light cannot be visible when closed and must be self-closing.
Remarks
Sani Bucket 200 ppm Q
Dishwasher 50 ppm Cl
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