T.G.I. Friday’s in Morrow receives a 69% on their recent health inspection

T.G.I. Friday’s, located at 1881 Mt. Zion Rd in Morrow, received a score of 69 points out of a possible 100 points during their 01/02/2025 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(b) – cleaning procedure (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee wash hands in cold water. Advised PIC of proper hand washing procedures.

Violation #2:
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: No paper observed at hand sink near WIC. Advised PIC hand sink shall be supplied with paper towels at all times.

Violation #3:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(a) – handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: No soap observed at hand sink near dish area. Advised PIC that hand soap shall be supplied at hand sink at all times.

Violation #4:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Upon arrival observed back hand sink blocked by a speed rack. Advised PIC hand sink shall be easily accessible at all times. COS- speed rack removed.

Violation #5:
4-2A – food stored covered
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed ice bin lid open when not in use. Advised PIC 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. COS: employee close ice bin lid

Violation #6:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed food contact surfaces of ice machine panel stored as clean with mold-like substance. Also observed food contact surface of interior of microwave stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation where contamination may have occurred. CA: Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency of microwave &ice machine panel.

Violation #7:
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 items cold holding above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS items cold holding shall be held at 41F or below. Items were placed on ice bath.

Violation #8:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 – good repair & calibration (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed drawer cooler in disrepair. Advised to have cooler repaired.

Violation #9:
16A – hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
511-6-1.06(1)(i) – system, approved, installed (pf)
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: No hot water observed at hand sink near WIC. Advised PIC that hot water shall be 100F at all hand sinks.

Violation #10:
16B – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
511-6-1.06(2)(r) – system maintained in good repair (p, c)
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed leak at hand sink and prep sink. Advised PIC leak shall be repaired.

Additional remarks:
Advised to replace soiled dish racks

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