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Teriyaki Express, located at 1447 Hwy 16 West in Griffin, received a score of 48 points out of a possible 100 points during their 02/29/2024 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(2) – pic present (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed a Person in Charge for the management of kitchen is not present.
Violation #2:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food handlers do not wash hands in between tasks: -food handler came in from outside and started cutting chicken -food handler wash dishes at 3-compartment then prepare foods -food handler cutting raw chicken then cook food for customer
Violation #3:
2-1C – no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) – preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food handler uses bare hands to assist in scooping cooked rice into contain from cooker.
Violation #4:
2-2A – management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 – demonstration (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employees do not demonstrate knowledge in regards to employee health reportable illnesses.
Violation #5:
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed open drinks present in small freezer in kitchen (ex. open can Red Bull). Personal drinks stored on top of prep tables by the food.
Violation #6:
2-2E – response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
511-6-1.03(6) – clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed approved EPA chemical against Norovirus along with written procedure for vomit and/or diarrhea events is not available.
Violation #7:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods and ready to eat foods are not separated by on cook temperature: -raw chicken above sauces in walk in cooler -raw shrimp stored inside lo mein at prep top cooler
Violation #8:
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: No
Inspector Notes: Observed equipment is not being wash, rinsed, and sanitized while in wash process. Sanitizer is not being used.
Violation #9:
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 TCS foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.
Violation #10:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(4)(d) – food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed containers of unidentifiable white powders are not labeled with common name.
Violation #11:
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food is stored on the floor in kitchen.
Violation #12:
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
511-6-1.04(4)(m) – wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed wiping towels with with food debris is not being stored in sanitizer in between uses.
Violation #13:
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: No
Inspector Notes: Observed most recent routine inspection is not posted in public view. Last inspection is 83 and a 92 is posted. (Rpt 1)
Violation #14:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed scoop without handles is being stored in food (ex. bowls in rice). Scoops must have a handle if left inside product. (Rpt 1)
Violation #15:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cooking utensils at front grill is being stored in water less than 135 degrees F.
Violation #16:
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 – single-service/single-use items stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed boxes of single service items are being stored on the floor.
Violation #17:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(1)(a) – materials, general requirements (p, c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cardboard is used to line shelves where food is present and in use. Remove cardboard since it is not smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.
Violation #18:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(1)(a) – materials, general requirements (p, c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed duct tape is used to repair gaskets on coolers. (Rpt 2)
Violation #19:
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) – manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed stoppers for 3-compartment is not provided. (Rpt 1)
Violation #20:
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i) – temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed test strips are not readily available.
Violation #21:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed non-food contact surfaces are not clean (ex. exterior cook equipment, handles of equipment, crevices between equipment, exteriors of bulk food containers, shelves throughout, vents). (Rpt 2)
Violation #22:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(2)(a) – floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed floors and walls along baseboards and under equipment need cleaning. (Rpt 2)
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