The Grayson County Health Center has released its restaurant/food inspection results for the month of November.
The rating score of the establishment is determined by subtracting weighted point values of noted violations from 100, according to officials. Unannounced inspections observe the overall operation, including food source and protection; personnel; food equipment and utensils; maintenance of water and sewage systems; garbage and refuse disposal; insect, rodent and animal control; and storage of toxic items, among others.
Critical violations, four and five points in weight, are items, which if uncorrected, carry the potential to be an imminent threat to the public’s health. These items must be corrected in a time designated by the health department not to exceed 10 days.
Several establishments struggled with November’s inspections, as Short Creek Store, Robbie’s Quick Stop, Crossroads Market, Rough River State Park Lodge, and Speedy Mart each recorded over 20 violations (and in some cases, well over 20 violations). Because of so many low scores, several follow-up visits had to be made, where only marginal improvement was noted in some cases.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the Hatfield Inn posted a high score for November with a near-perfect 99.
Complete inspection reports are as follows:
Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center: Food score 91 — Violations: Dented cans in prep area (corrected), sanitizer buckets too strong (corrected), food products out of date (corrected), can opener holder unclean, fan grills in coolers unclean, ice spout on drink machine unclean, top of drink machine unclean, inside cabinets unclean in food line area, nozzles on drink machine unclean. Follow-up score 98.
Short Creek Store: Food score 81; Retail score 97 — Food violations: Unable to wash hands properly-storage in sink (corrected), no sanitizer bucket in prep area, three compartment sink set-up incorrectly (corrected), food product not date marked properly, out of date product (corrected), no consumer advisory posted for public (corrected), food product not properly thawing in prep area, wiping cloths not properly stored, unapproved knife block being used in prep area, single service items improperly stored, microwave unclean and in poor repair, ice cream scoop unclean, tracks in coolers unclean, inside cabinets unclean, microwave unclean, stove unclean, inside cold units unclean, cutting boards in poor repair, no soap in women’s restrooms, no toilet paper in men’s restroom, floors underneath equipment unclean, bare wood wall beside hand sink in front area, no divider between three compartment sink and hand sink in back area, light shields missing on lights in prep area. Food follow-up score 91. Retail violations: ice spout on drink machine unclean, tracks on coolers unclean, single service items not properly stored.
Robbie’s Quick Stop: Food score 81; Retail score 93 — Food violations: No person in charge at time of inspection, no towel dispenser at hand sink in prep area, food in freezer in game room not properly secured, sanitizer bucket too strong, no sink stoppers for three compartment sink, dish drainer missing, chemicals not properly stored in food area (corrected), no specialized process for disposing of trash, trash area very unclean, wiping cloths not properly used in prep area, no hand washing sign in prep area, inside cooler unclean, cutting board in poor repair, gaskets torn on cold unit, cold unit leaking in prep area, three compartment sink leaking in prep area, no soap in men’s restroom, no trash can for feminine products in women’s, floors unclean, no divide between hand sink and three compartment sink. Food follow-up score 83.
Grayson County High School Baseball Boosters: Follow-up inspection Food score 94 — Food violations: Three compartment sink unclean, inside of microwave unclean, counter top unclean, inside cold units unclean, some equipment unclean, no test strips in prep area, towels and toilet paper not properly dispensed, garbage not properly maintained in concession area, floors and walls in prep area unclean.
Grayson County High School Lady Cougar Softball Concessions: Follow-up inspection Food score 93 — Violations: No hand washing signs at hand sinks or restroom sinks, single service items not stored properly, inside microwave unclean, counter top unclean, small pots unclean, coffee machine unclean, three compartment sink has slow leak, garbage not properly maintained in prep area, floors unclean, seals around serving windows in poor repair.
Barrett’s Chevron: Food score 91; Retail score 98 — Food violations: No person in charge at time of inspection, food product out of date and not at proper temperature, thermometers missing throughout prep area, several coolers have heavy build-up, no test strips, three compartment sink faucet will not shut off, some coolers unclean, exterior of building has sharp objects sticking up (safety issue). Retail violations: No test strips, three compartment sink faucet will not shut off, exterior of building has sharp objects sticking up (safety issue).
Barrett’s Chevron: Follow-up Food score 93; Retail score 98 — Food violations: Thermometers missing throughout prep area, several coolers have heavy ice build-up, no test strips, three compartment sink faucet will not shut off, some coolers unclean, exterior of building has sharp objects sticking up (safety issue). Retail violations: No test strips, three compartment sink faucet will not shut off, exterior of building has sharp objects sticking up (safety issue).
The 19th Hole: Food score 94 — Violations: No consumer advisory posted in prep area (corrected), re-use of single service items, single service items not properly stored, stir sticks not individually wrapped, bottom shelf wrapped in foil, bare wood underneath counter top, gasket on small cold unit unclean, toilet in women’s restroom not properly maintained. Follow-up score 96.
Hatfield Inn: Food score 99 — Violation: One thermometer missing in cold unit.
Crossroads Market: Food score 84; Retail score 98 — Food violations: Three compartment sink set-up incorrectly, no sanitizer bucket set-up, no sanitizer in prep area (corrected), food product out of date (milk, corrected), no consumer advisory posted in prep area (corrected), single service items not properly stored, small fan unclean, fan grill unclean in units, top of units unclean, bare wood siding, bare wood wall behind hand sink, no splash guard on hand sink, container in sink for utensils in poor repair, hand sink faucet leaking in prep area, no mop sink installed in establishment, riser lid on septic tank in poor repair, concrete lid missing on septic tank, large concrete water unit lid is missing, no hand washing sign in restroom, restroom door is not self closing, no hot water in establishment. Follow-up score 91 Retail violations: Ice spout unclean on drink machine, top of units unclean, bench seating in poor repair.
The Dam Restaurant: Food score 87 — Violations: Sanitizer too strong in buckets in prep area (corrected), no consumer advisory posted in establishment (corrected), toxic items not properly stored in back area (corrected), equipment not properly stored in prep area, gaskets on cooler in poor repair (taped), handle on hot hold in poor repair, ice scoop unclean, inside ice machine unclean, four grilles in cooler unclean, no properly disposing of mop water (corrected), ceiling peeling in back area, threshold on floor in poor repair. Follow-up score 96.
Rough River State Park Lodge: Food score 87 — Violations: Sprayer at front dish washer very unclean (corrected), toxic items not properly stored in dining area (corrected), clean equipment/utensils not properly stored, containers unclean, bare wood shelves in poor repair, drink mix under can openers, holders unclean, lids on ice bins unclean, knife racks unclean and rusted, dicer in poor repair, slicer unclean, gaskets in cold units throughout unclean, mobile bar unit unclean, few knives and plates in poor repair, shelves throughout rusted in prep area, rusted shelves in poor repair, fan in prep area unclean, gaskets in pour repair, no hot water in restrooms in prep area and dining area, toilet in storage area needs to be removed and capped off, toilet facilities in back area in poor repair, soap dispenser missing, wall tiles missing or in poor repair, no lids on feminine trashcan, not towel in dispenser, no toilet paper, towel dispenser and soap dispenser at hand sink in poor repair, ceiling vents and tiles unclean-build-up, some wall areas unclean. Follow-up score 92.
Robbie’s Quick Stop: Follow-up inspection Food score 86; Retail score 95 — Food violations: No person in charge at time of inspections, no towel dispenser at hand sink in prep area, food in freezer in game room not properly secured, sanitizer bucket too strong, no specialized process for disposing of trash, wiping clothes not properly used in prep area, no hand washing sign at hand sink, inside cooler unclean, cutting board in poor repair, gaskets turn on cold unit, cold unit leaking in prep area, three compartment sink leaking in prep area, no soap in men’s restroom, no trash can for feminine products in women’s, floors unclean, no divider between hand sink and three compartment sink. Retail violations: Ice spout unclean, bare wood shelves, unpainted, freezer has heavy ice build up, fan grilles on units in coolers unclean, no back-flow preventer on mop sink, floors unclean in back area.
Speedy Mart: Food score 88; Retail score 92 — Food violations: Food product out of date in prep area (corrected), large containers of products not properly labeled, no consumer advisory posted in establishment (corrected), utensils in drawers not properly stored, pizza unit unclean, pad on roller for pizza is in poor repair, slicer unclean, large containers unclean, cardboard used to line shelves, mixer unclean, small coolers unclean, milk shake cooler unclean, vent hood unclean, microwave unclean, fan in prep area unclean, toaster and surrounding area unclean, bare wood shelves, shelf paper in poor repair, hot cases unclean, ice spout unclean, spouts unclean, fence not properly secured around lagoon in back area, evidence of rodents in prep area. Follow-up score 92. Retail violations: Out of date medication (corrected), bags of ice not properly labeled, single service items not properly stored, stir sticks not individually wrapped, window on store side in poor repair. Follow-up score 97.
By Ken Howlett, News Director
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