Barrow County Restaurant Inspections for Dec. 5: Live Roach, Black Mold and Raw Sewage Observed

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The Northeast Health District reports the following health inspection scores for Barrow County. 

Huddle House, 84 W. May St., Winder
Score: 90
Date of inspection: Nov. 27, 2012 
Type of inspection: Routine 
Critical violation: 

• Violation of: 6-1A. Proper cold holding temperatures (Basket of eggs sitting out at grill at 45 degrees. Corrected on site by discarding. Place eggs under refrigeration when not in use remove smaller portions at time.) 

Non-critical violation:

• Violation of: 15B. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips (Three compartment sink set up incorrectly, sanitizer in second compartment. Corrected on site by instructing person in charge to set up sink to wash, rinse, sanitize.)  

Pier 81 Seafood Restaurant, 232 N. Broad St., Suite A-B, Winder
Score: 93 
Date of inspection: Nov. 19, 2012 
Type of inspection: Routine 
No critical violations
Non-critical violations:

• Violation of: 2-2D. Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (No paper towels at kitchen or employee restroom handsink. Corrected on site by refilling.) 
• Violation of: 18. Insects, rodents, and animals not present (Live roach seen under shelving.) 

Old House Restaurant, P.O. Box 12, Statham
Score: 93
Date of inspection: Nov. 27, 2012 
Type of inspection: Routine 
No critical violations
Non-critical violations:

• Violation of: 14C. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (Single service drink cups stored at self service soda fountain out of protective liner.) 
• Violation of: 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (Kitchen staff was found reusing single use grocery bags to cover pans of biscuits.) 
• Violation of: 16C. Sewage and waste water properly disposed (Raw sewage surfacing from septic system drainfield at time of inspection.) 
• Violation of: 18. Insects, rodents, and animals not present (Screen door in kitchen not 100 percent self closing or sealing.) 

Joy's Home Cooking, 153 W. May St., Winder
Score: 94
Date of inspection: Nov. 28, 2012 
Type of inspection: Routine
No critical violations
Non-critical violations:

• Violation of: 6-2. Proper date marking and disposition (Multiple items in reach-in cooler — ready-to-eat — not labeled with date prepared, i.e. cole slaw, spaghetti, macaroni salad, etc. Corrected on site by date labeling.) 
• Violation of: 14C. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (Single service drink cups out of protective liner at wait station.) 
• Violation of: 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (Raw unsealed wooden rack in use in receiving room and storage. Wood must be sealed/painted.) 

No. 1 China, 1919 Atlanta Highway, Statham
Score: 96 
Date of inspection: Nov. 20, 2012 
Type of inspection: Routine
No critical violations
Non-critical violation:

• Violation of: 6-2. Proper date marking and disposition (Container of sweet and sour chicken in reach-in cooler not date labeled with date prepared. Corrected on site by date labeling container.) 

Little Caesars, 111 E. May St., Suite 40, Winder 
Score: 98
Date of inspection: Nov. 26, 2012 
Type of inspection: Routine 
No critical violations
Non-critical violation:

• Violation of: 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (Behind three-compartment sink has black mold build-up. *REPEAT VIOLATION) 

El Real Mexican Restaurant & Bar, 916 Loganville Highway, Suite 2030, Bethlehem
Score: 99
Date of inspection: Nov. 28, 2012 
Type of inspection: Routine 
No critical violations
Non-critical violation:

• Violation of: 14C. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (Single service items — cups, to go box — in outside storage.  

Papa John's Pizza No. 1713, 2095 Highway 211 N.W., Suite 5A, Braselton
Score: 99
Date of inspection: Nov. 21
Type of inspection: Routine
No critical violations
Non-critical violation:

• Violation of: 14C. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (Single use gloves were stored in the employee restroom. Advised the person in charge that single service items, linens, equipment and utensils may not be stored in the toilet or mechanical rooms.) 

Shane's Rib Shack, 916 Loganville Highway, Suite 390, Bethlehem
Score: 99
Date of inspection: Nov. 26, 2012 
Type of inspection: Routine 
No critical violations
Non-critical violation:

• Violation of: 14B. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (Multiple pans stacked wet on rack at three-compartment sink. Advised management to allow all items to air dry before stacking.)  

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• Barrow County Restaurant Inspections for Oct. 31: Scores Range From a Low of 86 to High of 100

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