ICYMI: Excessive Black Mold Buildup Inside Ice Machine

Here are some recent food service inspections conducted by the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness:

Auntie Anne's Pretzels "Upper" (Food Service Inspections)
1000 NORTH POINT CIRCLE ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 20, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Axe Taka Inc./ Taka Sushi Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
4600 ROSWELL RD STE E110 SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
View inspections: November 17, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Brandon Hall School (Food Service Inspections)
1701 BRANDON HALL DR ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: November 16, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Burger King (Food Service Inspections)
11570 ALPHARETTA HWY ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Café Vendome (Food Service Inspections)*
4969 ROSWELL RD STE 155 ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections: November 16, 2017 Score: 88, Grade: B

• Observed facility failure to have a person in charge during the entire time of the inspection. There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. Advised PIC to be present in the facility at all times or to designate a person to take managerial responsibilities.
• Observed facility failure to have a Certified Food Safety Manager employed. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a CFSM to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. The food service manager, owner, or person in charge must obtain a CFSM or show proof of enrollment into a CFSM class within 7 calendar days (by Nov. 22) or risk further enforcement. Legal notice issued.
• Observed excessive black mold-like build up inside the ice machine at the front food service. Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised PIC to clean and sanitize the ice machine.
• Observed a box of glucose powder and a package of blanched almonds sit on the floor next to the dry storage rack. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Advised PIC to remove the food items.
• Observed current food permit posted in the facility expired on Aug. 19. Facility must obtain a valid food permit within 10 business days (by Nov. 30) and post it in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Legal notice issued.
• Remarks: educated on new food rules.

Cibo e Beve (Food Service Inspections)
4969 ROSWELL RD STE 245 ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections: November 17, 2017 Score: 90, Grade: A

Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Complex (Food Service Inspections)
6500 VERNON WOODS DR ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Dunkin Donuts (Food Service Inspections)
11250 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD Suite 100 DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Emory Saint Joseph Hospital Starbucks (Food Service Inspections)
5665 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD NE ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections: November 16, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Fancy Pantry (Food Service Inspections)
10595 OLD ALABAMA RD CONNECTOR ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 17, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

Food 101 (Food Service Inspections)*
4969 ROSWELL RD STE 200 ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections: November 17, 2017 Score: 72, Grade: C

• Observed no one on staff with the food safety manager certification. Someone on staff must be CFSM only at this establishment. CA: Must show proof of someone signed for a class or certificate within 10 days. Correct By: 11/30/2017.
• Observed employee touching ready to eat (lettuce) that will not be cooked with bare hands. No bare hand contact with RTE, unless RTE foods with bare hands the food must be cooked to the correct temp. C/A: Lettuce was thrown away and gloves was put on. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed food menu with cook to order items with no consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked and no asterisk. If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens (either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food), the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or: Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.C/A: Menu must be corrected by Nov. 30 with the above changes.
• Observed time/temperature control for safety foods (cooked lamb and soup) reading above 41 degrees F. Food held over 24 hours must be 41 degrees F or colder at all times. C/A: Soup and lamb was discarded. spoke with them on how to cool the food down properly.
• Observed expired permit. The establishment operating without a current food service permit. Contact fiscal department. Legal notice issued. 24 hours notice. 11/20/2017.
• Observed beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. C/A: Plastic container with ice will be used for the customer.
• Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. C/A: Must replace.
• Spoke with person in charge about new food rules.
• A follow-up inspection will be held Nov. 30.

Haagen - Dazs (Food Service Inspections)
2178 NORTH POINT CIR ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 20, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Hilton Garden Inn (Food Service Inspections)
4025 WINDWARD PLAZA ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View inspections: November 20, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North Alpharetta (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
4025 WINDWRAD PLAZA ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View inspections: November 20, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A (2014)

Holy Redeemer School Cafeteria (Food Service Inspections)
3380 OLD ALABAMA RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 17, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Intown Properties I, LLC (Tourist Accommodation Inspections)
1175 HEMBREE RD ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: November 21, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A (2014)

Ison Springs Road Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
8261 ISON RD SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350
View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

ISS IBM Atlanta (Food Service Inspections)
6303 BARFIELD RD ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 21, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

J. Christopher's (Food Service Inspections)
11725 ALPHARETTA HWY ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Jamba Juice (Food Service Inspections)*
4279 ROSWELL RD STE 201 SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
View inspections: November 16, 2017 Score: 87, Grade: B

• Observed failure to hot holding oatmeal at proper temperatures. Stored at 105 F and must be stored at 135 F or higher. If facility wishes to hold items below 135 F and above 41 F, they must submit documents for using time as a public health control. Advised facility to reheat oatmeal to 135 F or discard.
• Observed failure to properly label all chemicals once removed from its original bottle. Must label all unidentified bottles/chemicals (even if spray bottle is containing water).
• Facility must update risk type category to a Risk Type 2. Official document for risk type change issued.

Little Thai Cuisine (Food Service Inspections)
220 SANDY SPRINGS CIR ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 17, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Mandarin Express (Food Service Inspections)
2184 NORTH POINT PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 20, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Moe's Southwest Grill (Food Service Inspections)
11270 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: November 16, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Mount Vernon Presbyterian School (Food Service Inspections)
471 MOUNT VERNON HWY ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Mount Vernon Village (Food Service Inspections)
475 MOUNT VERNON HWY ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 92, Grade: A

Sandy Springs Charter Middle School (Food Service Inspections)
8750 PRIDE PL ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

SAVI HFC (Food Service Inspections)*
1600 RIVEREDGE PARKWAY STE 110 ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 17, 2017 Score: 70, Grade: C

• Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Items were discarded onsite.
• Observed build up of mold/debris along the interior of ice machine. All food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized.
• Observed cooked meats stored in front food service area not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above (see temp observations). Items found out of temp were discarded onsite.
• Observed failure to have internal thermometers in cold holding units in main kitchen and front food service area. Must obtain.
• Observed containers of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and dry storage area of main kitchen. Everything must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor. Item was corrected onsite.
• Observed chlorine dish machine failing to dispense chlorine sanitizer. Advised that facility discontinue use of machine until it's repaired and begin only using 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
• No follow-up date was provided.

Sbarro (Food Service Inspections)
2186 NORTH POINT CIR ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 20, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Serendipity Catering (Food Service Inspections)*
233 HILDERBRAND DR ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 20, 2017 Score: 89, Grade: B

• Observed raw shelled eggs stored above vegetables and ready to eat items in walk-in cooler. Items must be stored in the correct descending order. Item was corrected onsite.
• Observed failure to have hot water readily available at hand sinks in prep area. All sinks must have hot water readily available.

St. Francis School (Food Service Inspections)
9375 WILLEO RD ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: November 16, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

State Bridge Crossing Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
5530 STATE BRIDGE RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30097
View inspections: November 17, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Sushi Mio (Food Service Inspections)
11030 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE 150 JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

The Filling Station (Food Service Inspections)
6325 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 20, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Tupelo Honey Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
4600 ROSWELL RD BLDG C ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections: November 17, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Verde Taqueria (Food Service Inspections)
4600 ROSWELL RD STE D140 ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections: November 17, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Vickery Mill Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
1201 ALPHARETTA ST ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: November 16, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Wendy's (Food Service Inspections)
11855 ALPHARETTA HWY ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Zoes Kitchen (Food Service Inspections)
11250 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: November 15, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

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