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Restaurant Inspections: Dead Insects, Pink Mold, Cook Preps Food With Bare Hands

Heading out to lunch or dinner? Get the dish on these north Fulton County establishments.

The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness conducted food service inspections Dec. 14-21 at the following establishments:

1920 Tavern (Food Service Inspections)*
948 CANTON ST ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 74, Grade: C

  • Observed employees drinking from cups in main kitchen area. Cups without lid and straw. CA: Advised PIC to ensure all drinking is done away from food prep, storage and dry goods area.
  • Observed hand washing sink having bottle of oil inside of it. Also observed no paper towels and soap available. CA: Advised PIC to keep hand wash sink available and free from debris at all times. Also advised PIC to install soap at sink.
  • Observed raw beef products stored directly behind raw seafood items in prep top cooler. CA: Advised PIC to rearrange food items according to minimum cooking temperatures.
  • Observed several food items in RIC not maintaining proper cold holding temperatures of 41 F or Below. COS: Food Items out of temperature for longer than cooling limit discarded. Others moved to WIC for cooling.
  • Observed several food items stored in RIC for 24 hrs without proper date markings. COS: food discarded.

Adrenaline Nutrition Source (LA Fitness) (Food Service Inspections)
11720 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: December 20, 2016 Score: 98, Grade: A

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Aldo's Italian Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)*
6690 ROSWELL RD STE 2120 Bldg F ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 85, Grade: B

  • Observed employees using their bare hands to prepare foods. CA: Foods were discarded, hands were washed, and new gloves were put on.
  • Observed failure to date mark foods held past 24 hours. CA: Foods were discarded. Corrected On-Site.

Black Walnut Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
5805 WINDWARD PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View inspections: December 16, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

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Brookwood Grill (Food Service Inspections)
880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE A ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: December 21, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Cascade's Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)
5955 NORTH POINT PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 97, Grade: A

Chapmans Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
5920 ROSWELL RD STE D-205 ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: December 20, 2016 Score: 95, Grade: A

Chick-Fil-A #636 (Food Service Inspections)
1145 MOUNT VERNON HWY ATLANTA, GA 30338
View inspections: December 14, 2016 Score: 96, Grade: A

Chili's (Food Service Inspections)
11720 MEDLOCK BRIDGE DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: December 14, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Cottonwood Estates (Food Service Inspections)
255 VAUGHAN DR ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Curries Indian Bistro/Breeze Group LLC (Food Service Inspections)
6115 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD STE K130 ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: December 14, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Domino's Pizza #4163 (Food Service Inspections)
10955 JONES BRIDGE RD NE STE 103 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: December 19, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Embassy Suites Bar (Food Service Inspections)
5955 NORTH POINT PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Emidios Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)
8610 ROSWELL RD STE 950 ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: December 14, 2016 Score: 77, Grade: C; December 19, 2016 Score: 95, Grade: A

Epicures Of Asia (Food Service Inspections)
885 WOODSTOCK RD ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 92, Grade: A

Grouchy's (Food Service Inspections)
11525 HAYNES BRIDGE RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 79, Grade: C; December 20, 2016 Score: 99, Grade: A

IHOP #4493 (Food Service Inspections)
11720 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
View inspections: December 16, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Jason's Deli (Food Service Inspections)
11720 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE 150 DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: December 14, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Jason's Deli (Food Service Inspections)
7300 NORTH POINT PKWY STE 118 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

McDonald's #17563 (Food Service Inspections)
8745 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: December 14, 2016 Score: 96, Grade: A

MINAS EMPORIUM (Food Service Inspections)*
8610 ROSWELL RD STE 690 ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: December 14, 2016 Score: 89, Grade: B

  • Observed spoons and bowl in front hand sink and aprons in back hand sink. (CA): Hand sink must remain accessible at all times. (COS): Items removed.
  • Observed pink mold inside of ice machine. (CA): Clean ice machine more frequently to prevent buildup.
  • No probe thermometer observed within facility. (CA): Facility needs a probe thermometer to accurately monitor food temperatures.

Perk-N-Pooch (Food Service Inspections)
6690 ROSWELL RD STE 360 ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 97, Grade: A

Ray's Rio Bravo (Food Service Inspections)
6450 POWERS FERRY RD NW ATLANTA, GA 30339
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 93, Grade: A

Rock N Roll Sushi & Asian Cuisine (Food Service Inspections)
10479 ALPHARETTA ST STE 15 ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 99, Grade: A

Starbucks Coffee (Food Service Inspections)
6681-K ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A

Subway (Food Service Inspections)*
8599 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: December 19, 2016 Score: 86, Grade: B

  • Observed that there were no sanitizer buckets in the facility to store wet wiping cloths in between uses. CA: Get sanitizer buckets immediately
  • Observed multiple foods stored directly on the cooler bottom. CA: All foods need to be at least 6 inches off the floor.
  • Observed that vegetable prep sink was inaccessible due to the sheet pans being stored in there. CA: Clear out prep sink and keep it clean and clear of any miscellaneous items.
  • Observed that previous inspection report was not posted.
  • Observed wet stacking of dishes/pans in clean dish area. CA: Do not stack wet -- air dry completely first. Corrected On-Site.
  • Observed torn gaskets and molded gaskets on reach in cooler
  • Observed that there was only one drain plug for the 3 compartment sink. CA: Get the other two immediately.
  • Observed missing light shield in cooler.
  • Observed dead insects by the drink station and live fruit flies by the vegetable prep sink.

Sunrise Assisted Living (Food Service Inspections)*
8480 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: December 19, 2016 Score: 85, Grade: B

  • Observed food buildup and debris on can opener blade. CA: Wash, rinse, and sanitize.
  • Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods cold holding at temperature over 41 degrees F in walk in cooler. CA: Discard all potentially hazardous foods immediately and discontinue usage until fixed and foods are at 41 degrees F or less.
  • Observed dishes stored right side up in clean dish area. CA: Invert all dishes to allow proper air drying and prevent contamination.
  • Pressure wash ground around the dumpster.
  • Observed missing light shield in prep area by the produce.

Sushi House (Food Service Inspections)*
10955 JONES BRIDGE RD STE 112 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 79, Grade: C

  • Observed raw, shelled eggs stored above ready-to-eat lettuce and vegetables in main kitchen reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site.
  • Observed raw seafood stored above ready-to-eat radishes in front food service area reach-in cooler #1. Corrected On-Site.
  • Observed raw seafood stored on top of containers of ready to eat sauce in main kitchen reach-in cooler. Corrected On-Site.
  • Observed chlorine sanitizer stored on top of sauce and stove next to other food products. Must store toxic chemicals away from food products.
  • Observed failure by food service facility to have a HACCP plan for sushi rice or maintain pH log. Facility must at in contact with health department to create a HACCP plan for sushi rice making.
  • Observed a container of lemons stored in ice machine. Ice is considered food and so ice must stored so as to prevent contamination.
  • Observed cardboard used to line the surface in main kitchen area. All kitchen surfaces must be smooth, sealed, and easily cleanable.

Taco Mac (Food Service Inspections)
685 CROSSVILLE ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: December 14, 2016 Score: 97, Grade: A

THAI HOUSE (Food Service Inspections)
10930 CRABAPPLE RD STE 5 ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: December 19, 2016 Score: 95, Grade: A

Thai Thai Take Out And Delivery (Food Service Inspections)
11525 HAYNES BRIDGE RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 94, Grade: A

Tonys Sport Bar Grill (Food Service Inspections)
8610 ROSWELL RD SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30350
View inspections: December 14, 2016 Score: 92, Grade: A

Van Gogh's (Food Service Inspections)
70 WEST CROSSVILLE RD ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: December 14, 2016 Score: 95, Grade: A

Waffle House #862 (Food Service Inspections)
571 SOUTH MAIN ST ALPHARETTA, GA 30201
View inspections: December 15, 2016 Score: 95, Grade: A


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