Tennessee Department of Health
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Southern Squeeze

1301 Dorchester Road, Suite 101 Chattanooga, TN 37405

Food Service Establishment Inspection | Routine

March 22, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 89 Grade:
Observations & Corrective Actions

8: Handwash sink in kitchen observed totally blocked with juicing equipment. Person in chatge stated they use front sink for handwashing. Front sink does not have soap present. This was corrected during inspection. Ensure handwash sinks are accessible and properly stocked with sopa and paper towels at all times.

26: Multiple spray bottles observed unlabeled in coffee bar area. Properly label all toxics to prevent contamination.

34: Provide thermometer in display refrigerator in front of store.

37: Muffins at front counter observed uncovered with no sneeze guard. This was corrected during inspection. Keep food covered to prevent contamination.

39: Store wiping cloths in sanitizer solution when not in use.

43: Single use utensils wrapped and stored for customer use with usable side exposed. Wrap with handle up to prevent contamination.

Additional Comments

Discussed hair restraints for employees today.

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
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
NA
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
NA
16 Proper cooking time and temperatures
Compliant
Observations
NO
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
IN
20 Proper cold holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper date marking and disposition
Compliant
Observations
NA
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
OUT
26 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Observations
IN
27 Compliance with variance, specialized process, and HACCP plan
Compliant
Observations
OUT
34 Thermometers provided and accurate
Observations
OUT
37 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Observations
OUT
39 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Observations
OUT
43 Single-use/single-service articles; properly stored, used
Observations
Yes
57 Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act
Compliant
Observations
No
58 Tobacco products offered for sale
Compliant