OLD BRICK PIT BARBEQUE receives A in DeKalb County health inspection

1. 01

   Insects, rodents, and animals not present

   Item 18 ↗

   Observed the outdoor BBQ pit area was not adequately protected against the entry of insects, rodents, and other pests during the inspection. If food prep is being done the area must be screened in CA: (m) Outer Openings, Protected.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(2)(m)

   Observed the outdoor BBQ pit area was not adequately protected against the entry of insects, rodents, and other pests during the inspection. If food prep is being done the area must be screened in CA: (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. 2. The requirements in paragraph 1 of this subsection does not apply if a food service establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents. 3. Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are: (i) Solid and tight-fitting; (ii) Designated for use only when an emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the food establishment; and (iii) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use. 4. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 5 of this subsection, if the windows or doors of a food service establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food service establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food service establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) 16 mesh to 1 inch (16 mesh to 25.4 mm) screens; (ii) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (iii) Other effective means. 5. The requirement in paragraph 4 of this subsection does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition. Advise PIC to provide effective measures to protect the outdoor BBQ pit area from pest entry and harborage. All food preparation, storage, and service areas shall be maintained to prevent the presence of pests and potential contamination of food and food-contact surfaces. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 18 ↗
   Repeat violation

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