ZENS KITCHEN receives U in Gwinnett County health inspection

1. 01

   Person in charge

   Item 1-2A ↗

   Several risk factor violations were observed during today's inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall lack of active managerial control. It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf)

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .03(2)(a)-(n),(p)

   Several risk factor violations were observed during today's inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall lack of active managerial control. It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf)

   Official report · Item 1-2A ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
2. 02

   Handwashing

   Item 2-1B ↗

   Person in charge went to turn on the hot water heater and came back out and did not wash his hands before touching other items within the kitchen. Employees must wash hands and exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service articles, and: 1) after touching exposed body parts; 2) after using the toilet room; 3) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; 4)after coughing, sneezing, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; 5) after handling soiled equipment or utensils; 6) during food preparation, as often as needed to remove soil and contamination and to…

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .03(5)(c)

   Person in charge went to turn on the hot water heater and came back out and did not wash his hands before touching other items within the kitchen. Employees must wash hands and exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service articles, and: 1) after touching exposed body parts; 2) after using the toilet room; 3) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; 4)after coughing, sneezing, using tobacco, eating, or drinking; 5) after handling soiled equipment or utensils; 6) during food preparation, as often as needed to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; 7) when switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; 8) before putting on gloves; 9) after engaging in other activities that contaminate hands; 10) a second time when entering the kitchen from using the restroom. (P) Corrective Actions: Items touched were sanitized and person in charge washed hands.

   Official report · Item 2-1B ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
3. 03

   Eating, drinking and tobacco use

   Item 2-2B ↗

   &2Observed unapproved cup with soda stored in the kitchen on the prep table. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless 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). (C) Corrective Actions: Person in charge discarded cup.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .03(5)(k)1

   &2Observed unapproved cup with soda stored in the kitchen on the prep table. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless 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). (C) Corrective Actions: Person in charge discarded cup.

   Official report · Item 2-2B ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
4. 04

   Food separation and protection

   Item 4-1A ↗

   (vi)(vii)(viii)Observed raw shrimp being stored over cooked beef in the freezer and raw beef being stored over washed cabbage in the walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (P) (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or…

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)

   (vi)(vii)(viii)Observed raw shrimp being stored over cooked beef in the freezer and raw beef being stored over washed cabbage in the walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (P) (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, (P) or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; (P) (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. Corrective Actions: Person in charge rearranged the item so that the items were separated and protected.

   Official report · Item 4-1A ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
5. 05

   Food-contact surface sanitation

   Item 4-2B ↗

   Observed debris build-up on the meat slicer that had not been used in at least a month. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .05(7)(a)1

   Observed debris build-up on the meat slicer that had not been used in at least a month. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
6. 06

   Toxic substance storage and use

   Item 8-2B ↗

   Observed 2 lighters and butane being stored on prep table. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; (P) and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. (P) Corrective Actions: Person in charge moved items to the bottom away from food.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .07(6)(c)

   Observed 2 lighters and butane being stored on prep table. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; (P) and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. (P) Corrective Actions: Person in charge moved items to the bottom away from food.

   Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
7. 07

   Food labeling and containers

   Item 10D ↗

   Observed multiple containers with labels that were not in English. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C)

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .04(4)(d)

   Observed multiple containers with labels that were not in English. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C)

   Official report · Item 10D ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
8. 08

   Utensil storage

   Item 14A ↗

   Observed multiple containers with to-go containers with no handles being stored and used. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2. In food that is not time / temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed; 3. On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency; 4. in running water of sufficient…

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .04(4)(k)

   Observed multiple containers with to-go containers with no handles being stored and used. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2. In food that is not time / temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed; 3. On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency; 4. in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. in a clean, dry container; or 6. in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at the required frequency. (C) Corrective Actions: Person in charge discarded the to-go containers and replaced with a scoop that has a handle.

   Official report · Item 14A ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
9. 09

   Facility maintenance and cleanliness

   Item 17C ↗

   Observed the floors throughout the facility to be lined with dirt. Observed missing ceiling tiles as well in the kitchen above with walk in freezer area. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3

   Observed the floors throughout the facility to be lined with dirt. Observed missing ceiling tiles as well in the kitchen above with walk in freezer area. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)

   Official report · Item 17C ↗
   No correction or repeat marker recorded.
10. 10

    Ventilation and lighting

    Item 17D ↗

    Observed a phone being stored on the prep table within the kitchen. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. (C) Corrective Actions: Employee removed the phone.

    Inspector’s full note +

    Code .07(4)(b)

    Observed a phone being stored on the prep table within the kitchen. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. (C) Corrective Actions: Employee removed the phone.

    Official report · Item 17D ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.