US CAFE EXPRESS receives B in Cobb County health inspection

1. 01

   Eating, drinking and tobacco use

   Item 2-2B ↗

   Observed employee reusable plastic water bottle stored open on counter top in wing prep area next to sauce bowls in main kitchen. C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2

   Observed employee reusable plastic water bottle stored open on counter top in wing prep area next to sauce bowls in main kitchen. C/A: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: Water was poured into a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw and placed below counter. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 2-2B ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
2. 02

   Cold holding

   Item 6-1A ↗

   Observed several cold held TCS items holding above 41F in main kitchen prep top cooler, reach in cooler, reach in cooler #2, and reach in cooler #4. C/A: Cold held TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Observed several cold held TCS items holding above 41F in main kitchen prep top cooler, reach in cooler, reach in cooler #2, and reach in cooler #4. C/A: Cold held TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control. COS: Sour cream, blue cheese cups, ranch cups, and beef were discarded as they were above 41F for over 2 hours. Chicken was cooled to 41F. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
   Corrected on siteRepeat violation
3. 03

   Wiping cloth use and storage

   Item 12C ↗

   Observed wet wiping cloths stored in 2 quat sanitizer buckets with a concentration below 200ppm. C/A: Cloths in use for wet wiping spills shall be stored in between uses in a sanitizer solution with a concentration specific to the type of sanitizer used; quat: 200-400ppm.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(m)

   Observed wet wiping cloths stored in 2 quat sanitizer buckets with a concentration below 200ppm. C/A: Cloths in use for wet wiping spills shall be stored in between uses in a sanitizer solution with a concentration specific to the type of sanitizer used; quat: 200-400ppm. COS: Buckets were remade with a concentration of 200ppm. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 12C ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
4. 04

   Utensil storage

   Item 14A ↗

   Observed in main kitchen, sauce cup stored in mango puree in prep top cooler #2, sauce cup stored ranch in reach in cooler, and sauce cup stored in pralines above prep top cooler #2. C/A: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(k)

   Observed in main kitchen, sauce cup stored in mango puree in prep top cooler #2, sauce cup stored ranch in reach in cooler, and sauce cup stored in pralines above prep top cooler #2. C/A: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: Sauce cups were discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 14A ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
5. 05

   Single-use article storage and use

   Item 14C ↗

   Observed several basket liners stored uncovered and unprotected in main kitchen above and next to steam well, above prep top #2, and above microwave. C/A: single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3

   Observed several basket liners stored uncovered and unprotected in main kitchen above and next to steam well, above prep top #2, and above microwave. C/A: single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: Basket liners were covered with plastic bags. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 14C ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation

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