GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Food Service Establishment Inspection Report
Establishment Name:  Steeplechase
Address:  306 E Second ST
City:  Vidalia Time In:  11 :  00 AM Time Out:  01 :  00 PM
Inspection Date:    05/08/2024   CFSM:   Carolyn Gay
Purpose of Inspection:    Routine    Followup    Initial   
     Issued Provisional Permit    Temporary     
Risk Type:   1   2   3 Permit#:  138-333
Risk Factors are food preparation practices and employee behaviors most commonly reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as contributing factors in foodborne illness outbreaks. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent illness or injury. Good Retail Practices are preventive measures to control the introduction of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Last Score

94
Grade

A
Date

11/09/23
Prior Score

99
Grade

A
Date

05/05/23
CURRENT SCORE CURRENT GRADE
 
74
  
C
SCORING AND GRADING:     A=90-100    B=80-89    C=70-79    U≤69

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
(Mark designated compliance staus (IN, OUT, NA, or NO) for each numbered item. For items marked OUT, mark COS or R for each item as applicable.)

IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    NO=not observed    NA=not applicable    COS=corrected on-site during inspection      R=repeat violation of the same code provision=2 points
Compliance Status COS R
1 IN OUT NA NO Supervision 4 points
  circle circle     1-2A. PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties circle circle
  circle circle circle   1-2B. Certified Food Protection Manager circle circle
2 IN OUT NA NO Employee Health, Good Hygienic Practices, Preventing Contamination by Hands 9 points
  circle circle     2-1A. Proper use of restriction & exclusion circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-1B. Hands clean and properly washed circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 2-1C. No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed circle circle
  4 points
  circle circle     2-2A. Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-2B. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-2C. No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth circle circle
  circle circle     2-2D. Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible circle circle
  circle circle     2-2E. Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events circle circle
3 IN OUT NA NO Approved Source 9 points
  circle circle     3-1A. Food obtained from approved source circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 3-1B. Food received at proper temperature circle circle
  circle circle     3-1C. Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 3-1D. Required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction circle circle
4 IN OUT NA NO Protection From Contamination 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 4-1A. Food separated and protected circle circle
  circle circle     4-1B. Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food circle circle
  4 points
  circle circle circle   4-2A. Food stored covered circle circle
  circle circle circle   4-2B. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized circle circle
 
Compliance Status COS R
5 IN OUT NA NO Cooking and Reheating of TCS Foods, Consumer Advisory 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 5-1A. Proper cooking time and temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 5-1B. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding circle circle
    4 points
  circle circle circle   5-2. Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods circle circle
6 IN OUT NA NO Holding of TCS Foods, Date Marking of TCS Foods 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 6-1A. Proper cold holding temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1B. Proper hot holding temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1C. Proper cooling time and temperature circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1D. Time as a public health control: procedures and records circle circle
    4 points
  circle circle circle circle 6-2. Proper date marking and disposition circle circle
7 IN OUT NA NO Highly Susceptible Populations 9 points
  circle circle circle   7-1. Pasteurized foods used: Prohibited foods not offered circle circle
8 IN OUT NA NO Chemicals 4 points
  circle circle circle   8-2A. Food additives: approved and properly used circle circle
  circle circle     8-2B. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used circle circle
9 IN OUT NA NO Conformance with Approved Procedures 4 points
  circle circle circle   9-2. Compliance with variance, specialized process and HACCP plan circle circle
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
(Mark the numbered item OUT, if not in compliance. For items marked OUT, mark COS or R for each item as applicable. R = Repeat Violation of the same code provision = 1 point)
Good Retail Practices are preventive measures to control the introduction of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Compliance Status COS R
10 OUT Safe Food and Water, Food Identification 3 points
  circle 10A. Pasteurized eggs used where required circle circle
  circle 10B. Water and ice from approved source circle circle
  circle 10C. Variance obtained for specialized processing methods circle circle
  circle 10D. Food properly labeled; original container circle circle
11 OUT Food Temperature Control 3 points
  circle 11A. Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control circle circle
  circle 11B. Plant food properly cooked for hot holding circle circle
  circle 11C. Approved thawing methods used circle circle
  circle 11D. Thermometers provided and accurate circle circle
12 OUT Prevention of Food Contamination 3 points
  circle 12A. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display circle circle
  circle 12B. Personal cleanliness circle circle
  circle 12C. Wiping cloths: properly used and stored circle circle
  circle 12D. Washing fruits and vegetables circle circle
13 OUT Postings and Compliance with Clean Air Act 1 point
  circle 13A. Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing circle circle
  circle 13B. Compliance with Georgia Smoke Free Air Act circle circle
 
Compliance Status COS R
14 OUT Proper Use of Utensils 1 point
  circle 14A. In-use utensils: properly stored circle circle
  circle 14B. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled circle circle
  circle 14C. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used circle circle
  circle 14D. Gloves used properly circle circle
15 OUT Utensils, Equipment and Vending 1 point
  circle 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used circle circle
  circle 15B. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips circle circle
  circle 15C. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean circle circle
16 OUT Water, Plumbing and Waste 2 points
  circle 16A. Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure circle circle
  circle 16B. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices circle circle
  circle 16C. Sewage and waste water properly disposed circle circle
17 OUT Physical Facilities 1 point
  circle 17A. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned circle circle
  circle 17B. Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained circle circle
  circle 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean circle circle
  circle 17D. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used circle circle
18 OUT Pest and Animal Control 3 points
  circle 18. Insects, rodents, and animals not present circle circle
Person in Charge (Signature)   (Print)   James Owens Date:    
Inspector (Signature)  
Follow-up: YES circle   NO circle
Follow-up Date:
Food Establishment Inspection Report Addendum
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames specified below, or as stated in the Georgia Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations Food Service Chapter 511-6-1, Rule .10 subsections (2)(h) and (i).
Establishment
Steeplechase		 Permit #
138-333		 Date
05/08/2024
Address
306 E SECOND ST 		City/State
VIDALIA GA		 Zipcode
30474
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Cold Holding, , Buffet Unit, Pasta, ham & pea salad 04.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Reach In Cooler, Pasta, salad 40.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Reach In Cooler, Pasta, ham & pea 43.0 ° F
Cold Holding, , Reach In Cooler, Dairy, heavy whip cream 41.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Reach In Cooler, Cheese, cottage 37.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Prep Top Cooler, Dairy, sour cream 41.0 ° F
Cold Holding, , Prep Top Cooler, Cheese, shredded 40.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Prep Top Cooler, Cheese, sliced cheese 43.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Prep Top Cooler, Cheese, sliced cheese 47.0 ° F
Cold Holding, , Prep Top Cooler, Deli Meat, 37.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Prep Top Cooler, Rice, 40.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Prep Top Cooler, Fish/Seafood, 38.0 ° F
Cold Holding, , Walk in Cooler, Soup, broccoli 34.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Walk in Cooler, Chicken, cooked 34.0 ° F Hot Holding, , , gravy, 172.0 ° F
Hot Holding, , , gravy, dark 170.0 ° F Hot Holding, , , Soup, brocolli cheese 165.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Buffet Unit, Pasta, spagetti 43.0 ° F
Cold Holding, , Buffet Unit, Eggs, diced 43.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Buffet Unit, Dairy, ranch 48.0 ° F Cold Holding, , Buffet Unit, Pasta, salad 43.0 ° F
Item
Number		 OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
4-2A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)] Observed uncovered lettuce and pimento cheese in prep top cooler. CA: Cover lettuce and pimento cheese.  New Violation.
4-2B Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(7)(b)] Observed can opener blade with buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize can opener blade ASAP.  New Violation.
4-2B Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(7)(b)] Observed buildup on inside top of microwave. CA: Clean and sanitize ASAP.  New Violation.
6-1A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(f)] Observed buffet unit with several TCS foods at 43 and ranch at 48. COS: Manager discarded TCS foods not cold holding at 41 or below. Do not use this unit until re-checked by the health department.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
6-1A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(f)] Observed prep top cooler with sliced cheese at 43 and sliced cheese at 47. COS: Manager discarded cheese and closed the lid on the prep top cooler.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
6-2 Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(g)] Observed broccoli soup and okra soup with no date mark in walk in freezer. COS: Manager labeled soups with date mark that were still within the 7 day window.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
6-2 Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(h)] Observed olive salad, spagehtti, ham & pea salad, and pepper salad with date marks from April. COS: Manager discarded foods beyond the 7 day time window of date mark.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
10D Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(7)(c)] Observed unlabeled ranch, that was made in house, and tarter sauce out of original container in prep top cooler and unlabeled squeeze bottles of ranch.  New Violation.
10D Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(8)(b)] Observed cottage cheese with expiration date of 05/05 and sour cream with expiration date of 04/15.  Repeat Violation.
12A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(q)] Observed pan of meat on walk in freezer floor and box of squash and liquid eggs.  Repeat Violation.
14A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(k)] Observed scoop handles in flour and batter.  New Violation.
Remarks
Person in Charge (Signature)    Date:  
Inspector (Signature) Halaina Tiger Date: 05/08/2024