GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Food Service Establishment Inspection Report
Establishment Name:  Serpas True Foods
Address:  659 Auburn AVE NE UNIT 501
City:  Atlanta Time In:  06 :  30 PM Time Out:  08 :  00 PM
Inspection Date:    03/03/2017   CFSM:   No Proof On Site
Purpose of Inspection:    Routine    Followup    Initial   
     Issued Provisional Permit    Temporary     
Risk Type:   1   2   3 Permit#:  1-31719
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

92
Grade

A
Date

03/18/16
Prior Score

75
Grade

C
Date

03/04/16
CURRENT SCORE CURRENT GRADE
 
61
  
U
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)   Rodolfo Larce Date:    
Inspector (Signature)  
Follow-up: YES circle   NO circle
Follow-up Date: 03/12/2017
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
Serpas True Foods		 Permit #
1-31719		 Date
03/03/2017
Address
659 AUBURN AVE NE UNIT 501 		City/State
ATLANTA GA		 Zipcode
30312
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
, , Ice Bath, Tomatoes, 40.0 ° F , , Ice Bath, Fish/Seafood, calamari 40.0 ° F , Grill Prep, Reach In Cooler, Chicken, 38.0 ° F
, Grill Prep, Reach In Cooler, Rice, 38.0 ° F , Grill Prep, Reach In Cooler, Pork, sausage 38.0 ° F , , Walk in Cooler, Fish/Seafood, salmon 36.0 ° F
, , Walk in Cooler, Ambient, 30.0 ° F , , Prep Top Cooler, Beef, burgers 41.0 ° F , , Prep Top Cooler, , duck 41.0 ° F
Hot Holding, , , Tomatoes, maranara 166.0 ° F Hot Holding, , , Vegetables, mashed potatoes 176.0 ° F Cooling, , , Fish/Seafood, salmon 98.0 ° F
, , Reach In Cooler, , vinegarette 39.0 ° F , , Reach In Cooler, Tomatoes, 39.0 ° F , , Reach In Cooler, Ambient, 40.0 ° F
, , Reach In Cooler, Ambient, 40.0 ° F        
Item
Number		 OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
1-2A Observe PIC failed to demonstrate managerial control of food borne illness risk factors and good retail practices. Provide adequate training  New Violation.
1-2B Observed failure to post and provide CFSM upon request  New Violation.
2-1B Observed employee washing hands with gloves on and turning off the water nozzle with same gloves. Improper handwashing practices.  New Violation.
2-2D Observed failure to provide soap and paper towels at 2 of 2 handsinks in the bar area as well as the main grill prep area.  Corrected On-Site.  Repeat Violation.
4-2B Observed employee washing dishes without sanizing compartment fill (COS)  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
4-2B Observed failure to provide sanitizing buckets at prep areas (in active prep)throughout kitchen  New Violation.
5-2 Observed failure to provide consumer advisory for menu items that are cooked- to order. Provided immediately  New Violation.
10D Observed failure to label food containers with common food name consistently (ie. grits, dry goods, etc)  Repeat Violation.
11A Observed failure to adequately create ice bath for potentially hazardous foods nearest frying unit. (COS) ice filled to the brim of food item  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
13A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(3)(d)] Observed employees must wash hands signs in public restrooms  New Violation.
13A Observed failure to post most current permit in plain view of customers.  New Violation.
14B Observed failure to protect utensils at tables in lobby area- preset tableware  Repeat Violation.
15A Observed exposed (raw) wood in upstairs beverage storage area. Seal or treat to provide smooth durable easily cleanable surfaces.  New Violation.
17C Observed ceiling tiles in the main kitchen with openings. Close and secure all openings to prevent entry of pest insects and rodents.  New Violation.
17D Observed failure to separate personal items from items intended for public consumption. Provide designated area.  New Violation.
Remarks
Person in Charge (Signature)    Date:  
Inspector (Signature) Shantel Ward Date: 03/03/2017