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New Red Wok, located at 1007 South Slappey Boulevard in Albany, received a score of 75 points out of a possible 100 points during their 04/19/2023 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1
4-2A – food stored covered
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed chicken, green bell pepper and onions in the WIC stored uncovered. CA: PIC will cover all food items. Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered the food item in the WIC.
Violation #2
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety food (chicken, french fries, and egg rolls) not maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. PIC placed the food items in the Prep top cooler.
Violation #3
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee’s personal items (coat and cups) stored on prep top table. CA: Employees shall store their personal care items in lockers or other facilities for orderly storage. PIC will remove the items from the table.
Violation #4
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed (medicine, boxes, and papers) stored under the counter and on top of the counter near the steam well used to keep soup and sauces warm. CA: Employees shall store their personal care items in locker or other facilities for orderly storage. PIC will remove the items from the area.
Violation #5
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed french fries and chicken not stored 6 inches off the floor in the WIF. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC will place the food items on racks.
Violation #6
12D – washing fruits and vegetables
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed vegetable sink was not accessible due to storage of food containers and Broccoli being washed in the 3 compartment sink. Raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminations before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat food. PIC will remove food containers from vegetable sink.
Violation #7
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the fume hood not free from an accumulation of grease. CA: Nonfood -contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will have the fume hood cleaned.
Violation #8
17A – toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed the men and women restroom not clean. CA: Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessry to keep them clean and maintained. PIC will clean the restrooms.
Violation #9
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the area around the dumpster not free from an accumulation of food and trash. CA: A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnable shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.
Violation #10
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the floor in the lobby area not clean to sight or touch. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Discussed frequency of cleaning with PIC.
Violation #11
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed a hole in the ceiling tile in the kitchen near the WIC. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will replace the ceiling tile.
Violation #12
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed the ceiling with tape on it (not in good repair) in the men and women restrooms. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will have the ceiling repaired.
Violation #13
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the floor and walls in the kitchen (wall near rice cooker, floor under equipment)area not clean to sight or touch. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Discussed frequency of cleaning with PIC.
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