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CENTRAL CITY TAVERN

5019 W Broad St NE Buford, GA 30518

Food | Routine

December 8, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF (opens in a new tab)
Score & Grade: 81 B Grade: B
Observations & Corrective Actions

2-2B: .03(5)(j)1&2Observed employee food (sliced cakes) and drink (unapproved cup, no straw) stored on top of prep tables and next to facility food). *SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION* 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: //Employee food was discarded.//

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed ice machine with black mold-like substance on the inside top part.**SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION**// Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: //Ice machine was cleaned and sanitized.//

11C: .04(6)(c)Observed multiple thawed vacuum-sealed raw salmon still inside the packaging. The packaging bears a statement from the manufacturer stating to remove the salmon from the packaging before thawing. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; (C) or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water. (C)
Corrective Actions: //Salmon was discarded.//

15A: .05(6)(a)Observed prep cooler by the entrance of kitchen (prep cooler #2) holding temperatures above 41F. *THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION*// Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. (C)

16B: .06(2)(r)Observed hand sink next to the dishwasher dripping water from the pipes. Observed hand sink on the server's station dripping water from the faucet. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; (P) and maintained in good repair. (C)
Corrective Actions: //

Additional Comments

Note: All cold-holding and hot-holding items were in compliance unless otherwise noted.

Note: The facility uses grenadine for drinks as an additive.

Note: Employees handling/prepping exposed food items must wear a hair restraint.

Note: Guidelines for non-continuos cooking process were provided to PIC. Written procedures must be approved by the Health Department before implementing those procedures.

Note: If facility plans to have keydrops deliveries with the supplier, a key drop agreement must be obtained and must be available upon request.

Note: Facility must designate a vegetable sink, that is only used for washing fruits and vegetables.

*Note: Permit was suspended due to a third consecutive violation of [.05(6)(a)] - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C).
**Permit was reinstated after onsite training.

**Note: A THIRD CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION ON ITEMS: 2-2B; [ .03(5)(j)1&2] - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C)and 4-2B: [.05(7)(a)1] - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf), WILL RESULT IN A PERMIT SUSPENSION.

Note: An informal inspection will occur by 1/3/2023 to verify uncorrected violations (hand sinks plumbing and prep cooler).

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