Tennessee Department of Health
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The Best City Gyro MT # 669

907 GALLATIN PIKE S Madison, TN 37115

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

February 26, 2024 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 65 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

1: Employee present could not answer questions regarding food safety - demonstrates lack of managerial control; Corrective Action: called person in charge (owner, not present) and discussed food safety issues to be relayed to employee present

2: No employee health policy is present; Corrective Action: copy provided

8: No water provided at hand sink at time of inspection; Corrective Action: water pump turned on

14: No sanitizer present on food truck; Corrective Action: food truck closed until sanitizer can be obtained. Employee obtained bleach by 11:55 AM.

16: Gyro meat observed on gyro spinner not rotating; Corrective Action: discussed proper cooking practices and left fact sheet

19: Observed sausages held in third pan on grill not turned on at 86 F; Corrective Action: reheated to 165 F

19: Observed rice held in steam table at 89 F; Corrective Action: reheated to 165 F on flat top

34: Front thermometer display not functional on reach-in freezer

36: Door and sliding windows open with no screen or protection provided

37: French fries stored on floor

37: Personal phone stored on cutting board

44: Observed employee wearing torn gloves

45: Observed heavily scored cutting board with excessive, deep cuts

50: Grease trap improperly installed or missing according to Metro Water employee Andy Welch; missing flow restrictor and not easily accessible

Additional Comments

Inspection conducted in response to complaint of food being dumped down storm drains on 3rd Ave N and Church St. Video evidence submitted of food deposited into drains. Inspecton conducted in collaboration with Metro Water of wastewater dumping practices. Establishment has had prior complaint filed against them regarding improper dumping.

Metro Water will return to pry up grates to determine if grate is connected to electrical vault or connected to sewer system. Unable to determine at present moment if establishment was dumping improperly.

Contacted person in charge to discuss waste water disposition practices; person in charge states they dump water at commissary located at 907 Gallatin Pk.

Separate Best Gyro Food and Hot Dog Cart truck documented in complaint only open on weekends. Inspection of waste dumping practices will occur when trucks are open.

A follow-up inspection will be conducted within 10 days' time. Repeat violation notice given. Discussed employees taking food safety course.

Observations
OUT
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Observations
OUT
2 Management awareness, policy present
Observations
OUT
8 Handwashing sinks properly supplied and adequate
Observations
OUT
14 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Observations
OUT
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Observations
OUT
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
19 Proper hot holding temperatures
Observations
OUT
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
36 Insects, rodents, and animals not present
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
44 Gloves used properly
Observations
OUT
45 Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Observations
OUT
50 Sewage and waste water properly disposed
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant