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Super A Food and Gas 2, located at 5856 Yellow Creek Rd in Ball Ground, received a score of 66 points out of a possible 100 points during their 11/14/2024 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(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 – demonstration of knowledge (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Person-in-charge(PIC) is not knowledgeable on food safety. There is no certified food service manager (CFSM), multiple critical violations, and PIC was unable to answer basic food safety questions. 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 – Demonstration of knowledge (Pf) Based on the risk of foodborne illness inherent to the food service operation, during inspections and upon request, the person in charge shall demonstrate to the Health Authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of this Chapter. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge in one of the following ways: (a) Compliance with Chapter. Complying with this Chapter by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection; Pf (b) Certified Food Service Manager. Being a certified food service manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program; Pf or (c) Correct Answers to Food Safety Questions. Responding correctly to the inspector’s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
Violation #2:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(b) – certification requirements/exemptions (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed no certified food safety manager for facility. At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals. Certified Food Safety Managers must be designated to one food service establishment only and maintain and renew certification in accordance with the requirements of the examination taken.
Violation #3:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sinks in restrooms. Paper towels must be suppled by permit holder or gas station staff.
Violation #4:
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed individually packaged ranch and blue cheese cups being being cold held above 41°F due to improper storage in prep top unit. Both were stacked past the fill line subjecting the products on top to temperature abuse. [SEE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS]. COS by moving to reach-in part of unit.
Violation #5:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(g) – chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in 3-compartment sink at 200 ppm. Must be between 50-100 ppm. Instead of using 4.5 caps of Clorox, try using 3 or 3.5 caps (use test strips to check). COS by diluting with water.
Violation #6:
11D – thermometers provided and accurate
511-6-1.05(2)(k) – temperature measuring device (tmd), food – accuracy (pf)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed food thermometers at facility are not working even after calibrating in ice water. Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2ºF in the intended range of use. Must purchase new thermometer. Health Authority recommends the digital type for easy reading.
Violation #7:
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
511-6-1.04(4)(m) – wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizer at 0-10 ppm (Cl). Chlorine sanitizer must be 50-100 ppm. COS by remaking to proper concentration.
Violation #8:
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed most recent inspection report of 62/U not posted in public view. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. COS by posting score. Today’s report must be posted. NOTE: if report keeps falling must purchase frame and keep report inside.
Additional remarks:
*Facility was asked to close as a result of failing two consecutive inspections. County Manager will reach out via phone or email to provide further details. Facility is not permitted to reopen without Health Authority approval.
*Shelf of unfinished wood in storage closet still needs to be removed OR painted over with a washable paint
*Do not charge cell phone in prep area
*EHP in place