HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS TUCKER NORTHLAKE receives B in DeKalb County health inspection

1. 01

   Cold holding

   Item 6-1A ↗

   Observed yogurt, butter, and cream cheese in the reach in cooler at the self serving buffet area cold holding at temperatures above 41F. Observed ambient temperature of cooler at 44.1F.

   Inspector’s full note +

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

   Observed yogurt, butter, and cream cheese in the reach in cooler at the self serving buffet area cold holding at temperatures above 41F. Observed ambient temperature of cooler at 44.1F. CA: TCS foods cold holding must be at a temperature of 41F or lower. COS: All of the TCS foods in the cooler were discarded, and the cooler was lowered to the correct setting. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
   Corrected on siteRepeat violation
2. 02

   Cooling methods and equipment

   Item 11A ↗

   Observed sausage links and sausage patties cooling on tray at room temperature. CA: 1.

   Inspector’s full note +

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

   Observed sausage links and sausage patties cooling on tray at room temperature. CA: 1. 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 (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 (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. COS: The sausages were loosely covered with cling wrap and placed inside of the reach in cooler in the main kitchen to properly cool. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11A ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation

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