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July 4, 2009

Restaurant report card — Whitfield

Dalton-Whitfield Senior Center, 302 Cappes St.

Current score: 99

Current grade: A

Previous score: 97

Previous grade: A

Comments: Display all permits, inspections and certified food safety manager certification.



La Olla, 307 South Industrial Blvd.

Current score: 94

Current grade: A

Previous score: 95

Previous grade: A

Comments: For rapid cooling, use 4-inch or less shallow pans. Do not set meat in still water to thaw; must use cold running water. Magnetic knife strips are not permitted. Use scoops with handles.



O’Charley’s, 1520 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 88

Current grade: B

Previous score: 91

Previous grade: A

Comments: Sliced tomato out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Do not stack containers up wet; must air dry first. Invert plates and bowls. Clean top of outside grease container. Floor tiles need regrouting in some areas.



New Evergreen, 101 W. Walnut Ave., Suite 9

Current score: 87

Current grade: B

Previous score: 76

Previous grade: C

Comments: Raw chicken and raw beef out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Wet stacking. Wrap food contact end of pre-wrapped silverware.



Wendy’s, 2600 M.L. King Jr. Blvd.

Current score: 87

Current grade: B

Previous score: 92

Previous grade: A

Comments: Sour cream, burgers and cut tomato out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Mark discard times on food containers; discard food when time expires. Store all food 6 inches off floor. Replace missing light shields in walk-in freezer.



CiCi’s Pizza, 1345 W. Walnut Ave.

Current score: 77

Current grade: C

Previous score: 78

Previous grade: C

Comments: Certified food safety manager required. Employee drinks must be in single-service cup with lid and straw; no bottles. Pasta salad, bleu cheese, shredded cheese, pepperoni and ham out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Mushroom-chicken pizza out of temperature; must hold hot at 135 degrees or above. Cover food in prep cooler when not in use. Bracelets not permitted on food prep workers. Do not put sanitizer buckets on floor. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer. Wet stacking. Store single-service items 6 inches off floor.



Espinoza’s, 702 Fifth Ave.

Current score: 70

Current grade: C

Previous score: 85

Previous grade: B

Comments: Person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of food safety. Do not store raw meat over ready-to-eat food. Sour cream and guacamole out of temperature; must hold cold at 41 degrees or below. Beans and rice out of temperature; must hold hot at 135 degrees or above. Cover or wrap foods when not in use. Torn gaskets in prep cooler and walk-in. Keep Dumpster doors closed. Clean walls and smooth ceiling. Smoking not permitted in building.

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