The following are among the food service establishments inspected in July by the Bulloch County Health Department. The department scores on a 100-percentile scale. Kitchens are inspected at least every four months and are required to post their score sheets in public. The score and selected comments from health inspectors are included in each report. All eating establishments are located in Statesboro, except where noted. To view all restaurant scores, visit dph.georgia.gov/environmental-health-inspections and select Bulloch County.

July 1

➤ Rubber Duck Coffee, 27197 Highway 80 West, Portal

▲ Score: 100 (New)

• Inspector: Adreanna Konadu.

➤ Slim Chickens, 463 Northside Drive East

▲ Score: 88

• Observed debris on soda nozzles. Wash, rinse and sanitize routinely to prevent accumulations. Observed restroom cleaner on prep sink. Chemicals must be stored in designated area to prevent contamination. Observed buildup and standing water inside of reach-in cooler. Item must be cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup. Observed flies in kitchen. Observed broken seal on back door, allowing light in. Inspector: Kearra Hargrove.

July 2

➤ Panda Express, 101 Brampton Avenue

▲ Score: 96

• Observed soda nozzles with organic buildup. Soda nozzles must be cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup. Inspector: Hargrove.

July 10

➤ Blaze Pizza, 301 Tormenta Way Suite C1

▲ Score: 90

• Observed can opener blade with grime buildup. Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Observed food handler without hair restraint. All staff in food prep areas shall wear hair restraints. Observed personal cell phone stored on food prep equipment. Keep personal items stored in designated area for employees. Inspector: Konadu.

➤ Chipotle Mexican Grill, 170 Brampton Avenue

▲ Score: 91

• Observed foods uncovered on second prep line. Keep foods covered when not in use. Observed fly activity throughout facility. Contact pest control. Inspector: Konadu.

July 13

➤ China One, 400 Parker Avenue Suite 400, Brooklet

▲ Score: 91

• Observed soups left uncovered. Corrected on-site; lids placed on soups. Observed excessive food debris on prep table, fryers, food bowls. Cordless phone, cooler door handles and other touch surfaces visibly soiled. Observed employee's phone stored on food contact surface. Employees' items must be stored properly in a place that will not contaminate food, food contact surfaces or single-use items. Inspector: Aaron Jump.

➤ El Maguey Mexican Restaurant, 103 Parker Avenue, Brooklet

▲ Score: 78

• Hand-washing sinks shall only be used for hand-washing. No dishwashing supplies may be present; other chemicals may not hang over sink. Observed multiple potentially-hazardous foods stored in dairy cooler with internal temp above 41 degrees F. Corrected on-site; items discarded. This type of cooler may not be the best choice for a frequently-opened cooler in a hot kitchen. Observed chemical bottles stored in hand-washing sinks. Corrected on-site; moved to proper storage area. Chemicals in working containers must be labeled with the common name. Corrected on-site. Observed food items stored on floor in storage room. All food, linens and single-use items must be stored six inches off the floor. Corrected on-site. Restrooms and all hand-washing sinks must have hand-washing sign posted. Restroom door must be self-closing and kept fully closed except during cleaning. Correct by 07/27. Inspector: Jump.

➤ Ole Times Buffet, 24033 Highway 80 East

▲ Score: 95

• Observed freshly-prepped foods improperly cooling with lids on containers. Partially uncover foods during the cooling process. Observed single-service items stored without being in protective sleeves. Keep single-service items stored in protective sleeves until service. Observed damaged floor in walk-in freezer. Repair floor. Inspector: Konadu.

July 14

➤ Mi Tierra Caliente Grocery Market LLC, 9020 Kennedy Bridge Road

▲ Score: 91

• Observed food on the prep line cold-holding above 41 degrees F. Ensure foods/containers are surrounded by ice and water in ice baths. Inspector: Konadu.

➤ New Chinese Kitchen Inc, 456 South Main Street

▲ Score: 95

• Observed burgers hot-holdingObserved buildup of grease and grime on non-food contact surfaces throughout prep area. Observed floor and walls not in good repair. Observed kitchen door damaged at bottom. Repair all surfaces not in good repair. Observed side door allowing light into kitchen area. Repair door or apply seal around door to prevent pest intrusion. Inspector: Konadu.

July 16

➤ Boro the Hatchet, 19 East Vine Street

▲ Score: 95

• Observed both hand sinks with no hand-drying provision. All hand sinks, including restrooms', must be stocked with soap and towels and have an available trash can. Corrected on-site; towels added to sinks. Observed liquid accumulations in bottom of reach-in cooler. Clean cooler often enough to prevent accumulations and schedule service for cooler if needed to not collect condensate. Inspector: Jump.

➤ Oak 45, 45 East Main Street

▲ Score: 95

• Observed dishwasher with no detectible sanitizer. Have machine serviced and do not use until repaired and inspected by the health department. Use 3-compartment sink for wash/rinse/sanitize. Correct by 07/17. Observed multiple cooking devices that were not approved with the plans submitted at permit issuance. Please submit manufacturer spec sheets for all cooking equipment and menu of all items that are cooked in them for review. Correct by 07/23. Inspector: Jump.

➤ Statesboro Trails of Journey, 101 Stockyard Road

▲ Score: 99 (New)

• Observed peeling paint and damaged base board. Repair walls and floors. Remarks: Ambient temperature of kitchen is at 87.8 degrees F with thermostat at 70 degrees F and kitchen staff is sweaty. Inspector: Konadu.

➤ Tandoor & Tap, 40 East Main Street

▲ Score: 92

• Observed foods stored uncovered throughout facility. Foods must be stored covered if not in use. Observed grime buildup on can opener blade. Observed black organic matter buildup on ice machine baffle. Clean food contact surfaces frequently to prevent buildup. Observed reach-in cooler door handle chipped/broken. Repair. Observed vent hood filters with buildup. Clean. Inspector: Konadu.

➤ Wendy's, 600 East Northside Drive

▲ Score: 92

• Observed food stored uncovered in reach-in coolers/freezers-. Observed food debris on bottoms of reach-in coolers/freezers. Observed buildup and food debris on floors. Inspector: Marlin Thomas.