Twisted Taco, located at 115 Glynn Street South in Fayetteville, received a score of 41 points out of a possible 100 points during their 02/10/2023 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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed several foodborne illness and public health intervention violations; it is the responsibility of the PIC to prevent these violations. CA: Facility shall address these violations.
Violation #2
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed employee bottles that were single-use bottles and non-single-use cups that were stored on and above food contact surfaces and observed and blender bottle that was stored directly touching the cucumbers. COS. All drinks removed and cucumbers discarded. CA: Employee drinks shall be in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.
Violation #3
4-1A – food separated and protected
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed that raw chicken and raw beef were stored above cooked foods and vegetables and sauces in the walk-in. COS. Unit were re-organized. CA: Food shall be stored according to its internal cook temperature.
Violation #4
4-2A – food stored covered
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food stored in the walk-in and in the reach-in that were stored uncovered. COS. All items covered. CA: Food shall be stored covered.
Violation #5
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed an accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the ice machine that was actively dripping onto the ice. COS. All ice dumped and the ice machine was starting to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized in place by an employee. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
Violation #6
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed that the dish machine at the bar was being used to wash glasses, but it was not dispensing any sanitizer. COS. Dishes shall be taken to the kitchen to be washed until it is serviced. CA: Mechanical dishwashers shall dispense sanitizer at the appropriate concentration.
Violation #7
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed cold TCS food that was stored above 41 F (tomatoes, sour cream, cooked vegetables). COS. All items discarded by the PIC. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.
Violation #8
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed hot TCS food that was held below 135 F (beef, chicken). COS. Items were time stamped at 1:10 PM; items shall be discarded at 5:10 PM. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.
Violation #9
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cooked TCS that was not date marked. COS. Items were date marked by the PIC. CA: TCS food that is prepared and held longer than 24 hours shall be date marked with the date of discard.
Violation #10
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cooked/prepared TCS that was held past the discard date including open milk, ground beef, chicken egg rolls, and beans and items that were rotten. COS. Items discarded by the PIC. CA: Items shall be discarded when they have passed the use-by/discard date.
Violation #11
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed medications and items such as protein powder and creatinine that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items discarded/removed. CA: Medications and health products necessary to the health of employees may be present and properly stored to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces; unnecessary medications and health items shall not be stored in the kitchen.
Violation #12
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food stored on the ground both on the line and in the storage closet. COS. Items picked up. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Violation #13
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters. COS. A sanitizer bucket was created and wet wiping cloths were placed in sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration.
Violation #14
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed containers were wet nesting. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly dried prior to stacking.
Violation #15
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed accumulation of debris on the inside of and sides of equipment. CA: Equipment and non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
Violation #16
16A – hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed that the tanked water heater that was properly sized to service this facility was never installed; facility is still operating off of only one tankless water heater that causes problems with pressure of hot water when multiple faucets are running. CA: All fixtures shall be installed to provide hot water under pressure.
Violation #17
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the dumpster is missing the drain plug. CA: The dumpster shall have a drain plug.
Violation #18
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed accumulation of debris on the floors. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
Violation #19
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee belongings stored on and above food and food contact surfaces. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated areas that prevent contamination.
Remarks
Due to the facility receiving an unsatisfactory score a reinspection shall be conducted within 10 business days and a reinspection fee of $100 shall be paid prior to the inspection.
Due to the facility receiving an unsatisfactory score, it is recommended that a risk control plan meeting be held to discuss how the facility achieve long term compliance.
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