GENERAL TSO'S receives C in DeKalb County health inspection

1. 01

   Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   Item 4-2B ↗

   Upon arrival, observed raw beef thawing in the designated vegetable sink. COS: Food employee relocated raw beef to 3 compartment sink.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

   Upon arrival, observed raw beef thawing in the designated vegetable sink. COS: Food employee relocated raw beef to 3 compartment sink. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and with Time/Temperature Control for safety food; P (iv) Before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; P and (v) At any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. P Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
   Corrected on siteRepeat violation
2. 02

   Proper cold holding temperatures

   Item 6-1A ↗

   Observed TCS food items cold holding above 41F. TCS food items include, pork rolls(2) and a large of container of chicken on the rolling cart at room temperature around noon where PIC indicates it will be used for a catering order at 2:30pm.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

   Observed TCS food items cold holding above 41F. TCS food items include, pork rolls(2) and a large of container of chicken on the rolling cart at room temperature around noon where PIC indicates it will be used for a catering order at 2:30pm. Advised relocating container of cooked chicken to walk in cooler to properly cold hold until time of use. COS: TCS were discarded and container was relocated to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

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

   Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

   Item 11A ↗

   Observed plastic bins of cooked chicken and shrimp completely covered with tight fitting plastic lid while TCS food is actively cooling. COS: Containers were uncovered.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)

   Observed plastic bins of cooked chicken and shrimp completely covered with tight fitting plastic lid while TCS food is actively cooling. COS: Containers were uncovered. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 11A ↗
   Corrected on siteRepeat violation
4. 04

   Personal cleanliness

   Item 12B ↗

   Observed food employees handling foods while wearing jewelry on wrists (watch and bracelet). COS: Jewelry was removed.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.03(5)(g)

   Observed food employees handling foods while wearing jewelry on wrists (watch and bracelet). COS: Jewelry was removed. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 12B ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation

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