Tennessee Department of Health
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Blue Grass Grill

55 E. Main St. Chattanooga, TN 37408

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

September 22, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 87 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

8: 1200-23-01-.05(2)(e)1.(i) Out sink and counter being used for food prep is hand wash sink only. Pot with potatoes on counter, pitcher in sink.

20: Cut melon on prep table was 70°, cream cheese above cold case 60°. Must be held below 41° or use time to control food safely. Can mark time food is pulled from refrigerator and keep on prep table up to 4 hours then discard if not used. Should document policy

36: Fruit flies observed in dry storage, office

37: Cutting board at prep case is black need to whiten or replace. Water drip from vent in ceiling. Kitchen is not adequately vented

39: Cloths left at hand sink must keep in use towel in diluted sanitizer

44: Gloves need to be used when handling ready to eat food

54: Heat from hot water baths not getting vented under hood, kitchen too hot creates condensation on ducts in ceiling

Additional Comments

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Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Management awareness, policy present
Compliant
Observations
IN
3 Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
4 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
COS
Observations
IN
9 Food obtained from an approved source
Compliant
Observations
NO
10 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
11 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
NA
12 Required records available: shell stock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food separated and protected
Compliant
Observations
IN
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Compliant
Observations
IN
15 Proper disposition of unsafe food, returned food not reserved
Compliant
Observations
IN
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
17 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
NO
18 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NO
22 Time as a public health control: procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
NA
23 Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
NA
24 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
NA
25 Food additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
IN
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Compliant
Observations
NA
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observations
OUT
44 Gloves used properly
Observations
OUT
54 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant