Long Branch receives a 65% on their recent health inspection

Long Branch, located at 2411 Skidaway Rd in Savannah, received a score of 65 points out of a possible 100 points during their 06/28/2022 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
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed PIC not able to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a PIC due to the multitude of violations seen during the inspection. The violations are listed throughout.

Violation #2
4-1A – food separated and protected
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw chicken stored next to raw pork chops in the Reach In Cooler in the main kitchen. Observed raw chicken and raw pork chops stored above raw shrimp in the Reach In Cooler in the main kitchen. Observed raw chicken and raw pork chops stored above RTE corn dogs in the Reach In Cooler in the main kitchen. Observe raw shrimp stored next to RTE corn dogs in the Reach In Cooler in the main kitchen. Observed raw shelled eggs stored next to and above RTE cheeses and sour cream in the Walk In Cooler. Observed raw chicken stored next to raw pork chops in the Walk In Cooler. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above RTE chicken wings in the Walk in Cooler.

Violation #3
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed heavy mold build up on the baffle of the ice machine. Observed heavy dirt debris on the cutting boards where food is being sliced/prepped in the kitchen area.

Violation #4
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cooked chicken wings, sliced carrots, and sliced celery, prepped in the facility over 24 hours ago, not date marked. CA: Items were discarded by PIC.

Violation #5
10D – food properly labeled; original container
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed expired milk dated May 31, 2022 and June 16, 2022 stored in the Reach In Cooler in the bar area. Observed multiple bins and bottles stored unlabeled in the kitchen area. CA: Items were discarded by PIC.

Violation #6
11D – thermometers provided and accurate
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed an inaccurate thermometer stored in the Reach In Cooler in the kitchen area. Observed a missing thermometer in the Walk In Cooler. Observed a missing thermometer in the Reach In Cooler at the bar. **Thermometers must be placed in the warmest portion of the cooler (front).

Violation #7
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed aluminum being used as shelf liner throughout the kitchen area. Observed cardboard used as shelf liner and floor mats throughout the facility.

Violation #8
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple non-functioning coolers, an oven, and a grill still being stored in the kitchen area.

Violation #9
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no quaternary ammonium test strips (for quat tabs being used at the bar and main kitchen 3 compartment sink) in the facility.

Violation #10
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed heavy grease build up on the sides and front of fryers, sides and front of oven, sides and front of coolers, sides and lids of food grade bins (containing food), throughout the kitchen. Observed heavy toast debris on the outside of the toaster. Observed heavy flour build up on the side and lid of flour bins in the kitchen area. Observed heavy food debris on the outside of a sauce bottle on a prep table in the kitchen area.

Violation #11
16A – hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no hot water in one of the women’s restrooms in the facility.

Violation #12
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed heavy grease build up on floors, walls, and near the ceiling in the kitchen area. Observed heavy grease build up on a storage rack in the kitchen area. Observed dirt build up on the walls in the restrooms.

Violation #13
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed dead roaches on the floor throughout the kitchen area. Observed live fruit flies throughout the bar area, specifically near the “sump pump tank” near the bar hand wash sink.

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