Limestone County weekly food/lodging establishment ratings from the Limestone County Health Department for the week February 12-16. The report includes critical items history.
Jiffy Food Store- Jay Kothgoga, 716 E. Hobbs Street, Athens- 75
• No drying devices at kitchen hand sink
• Damaged skimmer, cutting board, containers- discarded by management
• Several items not date marked, held over 24 hours
• Chicken tenders, chicken breast in hot holding 119 degrees
• Upon return, chicken tenders, potato wedges140-160 degrees- abated
Mac’s Sports Bar & Steakhouse, 1733 South Jefferson Street, Athens- 80
• Hand sink at bar with no hot water. Closest hand sink through door that must be opened by a handle.
• damaged containers, damaged cutting boards- addressed by management
• Dish machine highest temperature while washing dishes 136 degrees. Ice machine with black residue.
• Upon return, ice machine cleaned- abated. Dish machine unable to maintain 160 degrees during wash cycle. Will recheck during upcoming follow-up.
Fresh Value Athens LLC, 625 US Hwy 72 W, Athens- 88
• No drying devices available at meat prep hand sink.
• 10+ dented cans- removed by employees
The Salty Cod LLC, 309 West Market Street, Athens- 89
• Three-compartment sink hose is below the flood rim.
• Upon return, the hose was repaired- abated
McDonald’s- 31 N, 103 US Hwy 31 N, Athens- 90
• Damaged grease skimmer in use at fry station- thrown out by management- abated
Tacos on the Go, 1316 N. Jefferson Street, Athens- 91
• The hot water was turned off at the kitchen hand sink- corrected by management
Kid’s Journey Child Development, Inc., 1105 Annie Ruth Jamar Street, Athens- 92
• Could not provide signed sick policies. No one present with a manager’s food safety course.
Burrito Express, 220 French Farms Blvd. S, Athens- 92
• Salsa, milk, cheese, hot dogs 48-50 degrees
• Upon return, cheeses 41 degrees, milk and salsa at 48-50 degrees. Maintenance scheduled for 2/21- will go back
Quik Mart #33, 26804 Main Street, Ardmore- 93
L&S Food Market, 29970 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore- 94
Chipotle Mexican Grill #3804, 1289 US Hwy 72 E, Athens- 96
Ole Towne Cafe, 30440 Ardmore Ave., Ardmore- 96
La Morelense LLC, 1102 US Hwy 72 Suite A, Athens- 96
Bite Me (Mobile), 7152 Elkton Pk., Ardmore- 96
• Complete lack of operable hot water on mobile. Highest water temperature achieved from any potable water source was 74 degrees. Form 17 issued.
Cassie’s Cafe, 26462 First Street, Ardmore- 96
Scooters Coffee #899, 603 US Hwy 72 W, Athens- 96
Hardees #1332, 1110 S. Jefferson Street, Athens- 97
Taqueria El Cazador #5 @ Limestone, 30030 US Hwy 72 W, Madison- 97
Taqueria Los Arrieros @ Limestone, 30030 US Hwy 72 W, Madison- 97
Holiday Inn, 16074 Athens Limestone, Athens- 98
Fairfield Inn & Suites, 21282 Athens Limestone, Athens- 99
Hindu Cultural Center of North Alabama, 14800 Vishnu Way, Harvest- 99
Taqueria El Cazador #5 @ LFM, 30030 US Hwy 72 W, Madison- 100