River Country Athens C-store

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Inspections

1. Nov 21, 2025 Routine · 2 priority, 2 core
   • Serious Priority

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS

     Raw shell eggs observed stored directly above non-raw foods such as meat sticks and pre-cooked franks in retail display cooler.

     Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     Chemical sanitizer in spray bottle found to contain no detectable level of sanitizer when tested (0 ppm).

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Numerous metal hotel pans observed stacked together, stored, and made available for next use while still wet.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     INSECTS AND RODENTS - OUTER OPENINGS - SOLID, SELF-CLOSING AND TIGHT FITTING DOORS

     Rear receiving door seal has gap at bottom corner of approximately 1.5 x 0.5 inch that may fail to prevent entrance of pests.

     Correction: Provide a self-closing and tight fitting door to prevent the entrance of insects or rodents.

     Code 6-202.15 (A) (3)

2. Aug 21, 2024 Routine · 2 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THAWING

     Garlic cheese bread slices found being thawed at room temperature.

     Correction: Thaw frozen foods in a cooler or under cool running water.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Numerous nonshelf-stable food items found lacking datemarking, including tubs of burrito filling, portioned cups of marinara sauce, uncooked personal pizzas, pepperoni, pizza sausage, and steak pieces.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH AND DUST

     Packages of pizza sausage and fully-cooked bacon in walk-in freezer observed to have been dripped on by cooling unit, creating points of cross-contamination.

     Correction: Store food in areas not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (2)

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     A number of nonfood-contact surfaces and items were found in an unclean state. Prep table cooler door seals contain mold formations. Bins for food container lids and wire rack for storing cleaned wares harbor significant dust and debris. Ice machine interior surface harbors mildew formations.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     DRYING MOPS

     Used mop observed stored downward in bucket such that air-drying is prevented.

     Correction: Store mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16

3. Nov 7, 2023 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 1 core
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - PROPER DATE MARKING

     Breakfast burrito mixture in walk in cooler is not date marked along with condiments (Cheese and Salsa)

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, if required, are provided with date marking or an effective method of identifying when a food item has exceeded 7 days. Condiments that are portioned out into individual serving cups must be date marked (this could be the container they are held in instead of individually.

     Code 3-501.17 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     DRYING MOPS

     Mops stored in mop sink.

     Correction: Hang mops to allow them to air dry without soiling walls, equipment and supplies.

     Code 6-501.16