BANGKOK HOUSE LLC DBA BANGKOK BISTRO

Observed the most current inspection report not posted for public view. Repeat violation. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces with an accumulation of food debris and residue (vent hood, under 3-comp sink, handles on reach-in-coolers, etc). Repeat violation. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean all nonfood contact surfaces such that there is no accumulation. Continue utilizing and adjusting the implemented cleaning schedule to prevent any accumulations.

Observed food employees not washing their hands between change of tasks. 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;P (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P All employees washed their hands and instructed on handwashing procedures to COS.

Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer concentration at 0ppm. PIC setup 3-comp sink for wash, rinse, sanitize to COS. Chlorine sanitizer concentration at 3-comp sink is 50ppm. Dishwasher is not be used until it is functionally properly and dispensing the sanitizer at the required concentration level. Implement a schedule for checking chemical concentration of the dishwasher to ensure it is functioning properly. Repeat violation.

Observed mildew accumulation inside ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Ice machine shall be drained, cleaned, and sanitized prior to continued use. Implement cleaning schedule of ice machine to prevent accumulation of mildew.

Observed PIC not performing duties and responsibilities as the person in charge, see other critical violations for more information.

Observed back handwashing sink with sushi wood roll and rags on the splash guard. Observed front handwashing sink blocked by trash can making it difficult to reach for use. Repeat violation. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed sushi wood roll and rags from back handwashing sink and clean and sanitized it to COS. Recommend relocation of trash can or smaller trash can to be located at front handwashing sink.

Observed back handwashing sink with jammed paper towel dispenser and men's restroom paper towel dispenser with no paper towels. Observed front handwashing sink with missing dispenser, PIC stated it broke about 2 weeks ago and they have ordered a replacement dispenser; paper towels are currently located next to handwashing sink on top of reach-in-cooler. Repeat violation. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; etc. PIC fixed paper towel dispenser at back handwashing sink and put paper towels in dispenser in men's restroom to COS.

Observed containers in the prep top coolers and reach-in-cooler with no date marking labels. Repeat violation. Date marking labeling procedures shall meet the requirements outlined in the GA Food Code. Implement date labeling procedure and train staff. Recommend buying date labeling stickers made for commercial restaurant use.

Observed containers of noodles next to grill/wok area not being covered to protect from contamination. Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Implement set up that prevents noodles from contamination by being properly covered.

Observed the most current inspection report not posted for public view. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces with an accumulation of food debris and residue (sides of reach-in-coolers, under 3-comp sink, handles on reach-in-coolers, etc). Repeat violation. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean all nonfood contact surfaces such that there is no accumulation. Implement a cleaning schedule to prevent any accumulations.

Observed missing drain plug in dumpster. Repeat violation. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Contact waste management company to install drain plug in dumpster.

Observed eggs being held using Time as a Public Health Control with no written procedure approved by Health Authority for use. Time as a Public Health Control must be utilized in accordance with the GA Food Code and have approval with the Health Authority for the procedure being used. Reach out to Habersham Environmental Health in order to complete review process to continue use of Time as a Public Health Control.

Observed dishwasher chlorine sanitizer concentration at 0ppm. PIC setup 3-comp sink for wash, rinse, sanitize to COS. Chlorine sanitizer concentration at 3-comp sink is 50ppm. Dishwasher is not be used until it is functionally properly and dispensing the sanitizer at the required concentration level. Implement a schedule for checking chemical concentration of the dishwasher to ensure it is functioning properly.

Observed mildew accumulation inside ice machine. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Ice machine shall be drained, cleaned, and sanitized prior to continued use. Implement cleaning schedule of ice machine to prevent accumulation of mildew.

Observed back handwashing sink with sponges located in it, ladle on splash guard, and rags on the splash guard. Observed front handwashing sink blocked by trash can making it difficult to reach for use. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed sponges, ladle, and rags from back handwashing sink and clean and sanitized it to COS. Recommend relocation of trash can or smaller trash can to be located at front handwashing sink.

Observed back handwashing sink and women's restroom paper towel dispenser with no paper towels. Observed front handwashing sink with missing dispenser, PIC stated it broke about 2 weeks ago and they have ordered a replacement dispenser; paper towels are currently located next to handwashing sink on top of reach-in-cooler. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; etc. PIC put paper towels in dispenser at the back handwashing sink and women's restroom to COS.

Observed containers in the prep top coolers and reach-in-cooler with no date marking labels. Date marking labeling procedures shall meet the requirements outlined in the GA Food Code.

Observed prep top coolers and reach-in-coolers missing a temperature measuring device (TMD) located in the warmest part of the fridge. Cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. Place a TMD in all cold holding units in the warmest part for easy viewing.

Observed ice scoops at drink station in ice bucket with the handle not sticking out. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC corrected ice scoop placement to COS.

Observed nonfood contact surfaces with an accumulation of food debris and residue (sides of reach-in-coolers, under 3-comp sink, etc). Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean all nonfood contact surfaces such that there is no accumulation. Implement a cleaning schedule to prevent any accumulations.

Observed missing drain plug in dumpster. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Contact waste management company to install drain plug in dumpster.