Restaurant Inspections: Jo's Southern Cooking, Ruby Tuesday
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Septemeber 21
River Front Steak and Seafood (2650 N Jefferson) Score: 95 A
Violations: Observed fume hood needs cleaning. Observed cup being used as a food scoop.
September 22
Jo's Southern Cooking (1935 Old Dawson Rd) Score: 98 A
Violations:Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
Cracker Barrel (1114 N Westover) Score: 95 A
Violations:Observed ready to eat gravy stored below raw turkey. All ready to eat food needs to be stored above raw food.Observed biscuit mix sitting uncovered.Please make sure the salad prep fridge holds foods at or below 41F. Although its abient temp was ready 41F, it appeared to have issues bringing recently preped food down to temp fast enough.When air drying plastic tubes they must be dried so that they are seperately stacked.Observed grill hood in need of deep cleaning. Was told by manager that it will be cleaned next week. Observed line warmer in need of cleaning.Broken utility sink needs to be repaired.Grease drain is clogged in covered trash
Zaxby's (2801 Pointe North Blvd) Score: 96 A
Violations:Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen still in need of deep cleaning or replacement. Some tiles are warped and have absorbed excessive grease, dirt. Distict Manager said a new ac unit will soon be installed, replacing current tiles (not sure of date).Observed articles in the "dog pin" needing to be places up onto shelves. Are currently sotred on floor not allowing for the floor to be cleaning properly.Flies still seem slightly excessive. Spoke with distict/shift manager about getting restaurant approved fly traps to decrease their numbers. Please talk to exterminator about trap options.
September 27
Sonic Drive-In (908 S. Slappey Blvd) Score: 93 A
Violations:Observved hamburger patties nd cheesesticks stored uncovered in coolers.Observed utensils stacked wet.Observed no lid on trash cans in unisex restrooms (employee and customer).
Ruby Tuesday (2626 Dawson Rd) Score: 92 A
Violations:Observed several spices and cleaner bottles without labels.Observed salad bar not cold holding foods effectively.Observed no thermometers in both prep coolers on the line.Observed no chlorine based test strips to test sanitizers in bar.Observed hot water sanitizing washing machine currently sanitizing at 145F. In order to properly sanitize dishes, temperatures must reach 180F as indicated on machine.Observed vent covers missing from ceiling.Observed several tiles in kitchen floor missing, including a larger hole with standing water in the dishwashing area.Observed exposed raw wood, as well as a noticeable hole to the outside in back room (on the way out to the dumpster).
Roosters (2901 Meredyth Dr) Score: 95 A
Violations:Observed not all employees wearing hats while preparing food.Observed sanitizer bucket for wiping off towels with no sanitizer in it.Observed excessive trash beehind dumpster.Observed broken handwash sink in kitchen.Observed broken heat lamp in kitchen.