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Restaurant Inspections: Failing Grades For Corner Cafe, Amma Kitchen
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 Nov. 16-13 at the following establishments:
3 Brothers Catering and Events,LLC (Food Service Inspections)
11670 JONES BRIDGE RD STE A ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 99, Grade: A
Amma Kitchen LLC (Food Service Inspections)*
390 CUMMING ST ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: November 22, 2016 Score: 62, Grade: U
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- Person in charge lacks awareness in key areas of risk factor control or good retail practices for establishment / CA: Persons in charge, managers or CFSM must be properly trained or retrained.
- No certified food manager for establishment.
- Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
- Food-contact surfaces and utensils not sanitized properly after cleaning. Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
- Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
- Prepared food not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal.
- Observed food stored on floor.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
- Faucet at 4 sink compartment needs to be repaired.
Arby's #5377 (Food Service Inspections)
8753 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A
Brooklyn Joe's (Food Service Inspections)
13065 HIGHWAY 9 N STE 110 ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: November 16, 2016 Score: 93, Grade: A
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Café Vendome (Food Service Inspections)
4969 ROSWELL RD STE 155 ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 90, Grade: A
Centennial High School (Food Service Inspections)
9310 SCOTT RD ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A
China Heaven (Food Service Inspections)*
2880 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 128 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 73, Grade: C
- Expired Servsafe certificate posted in facility. (CA): Servsafe certificate that has expired must not be posted within facility
- Observed raw chicken stored above broccoli in reach in cooler #4 and raw beef stored above stored above vegetables in reach in cooler #1. (CA): Store food according to cook temperatures. (COS): Items stacked appropriately.
- Observed employees improperly disposing or ribs by placing a cardboard in between ribs and remaining trash. (CA): Dispose of food properly when asked to do so. (COS): Food discarded and bleached.
- Observed raw eggs, fried chicken and spring rolls on prep table counter top holding above 41F. (CA): All potentially hazardous food items for cold holding must be held at 41F or below. (COS): Discarded.
- Observed ribs cooked the previous day holding at 47F. (CA): All cooked foods must be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours for a total cooling time of 6 hours. (COS): Discarded.
- Sanitizer concentration observed at 200ppm Cl. (CA): Chlorine sanitizer solution concentration should be between 50-100ppm Cl. (COS): Solution diluted.
- Observed fried chicken and fries stored in cardboard boxes. (CA): Food containers must be food grade, smooth and easily cleanable. (COS): Discarded.
Corner Cafe (Food Service Inspections)*
13560 MORRIS RD STE 1160 ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: November 21, 2016 Score: 56, Grade: U
- Observed failure by person in charge to demonstrate active managerial control.
- Observed failure by food service employees to wash hands in between task changes and glove use.
- Observed hand sink in main kitchen blocked by containers. All hand sinks must be accessible and stocked with soap and paper towels.
- Observed raw, shelled eggs stored above "ready-to-eat" deli meats. Corrected On-Site.
- Observed improper cold holding temperature at self service area (cooked chicken at 56 degrees F). Advised that food be discarded. Foods being cold held must maintain a cold holding temperature of 41 degrees F or lower.
- Observed cooked vegetables in bain-marie fail to maintain a hot holding temperature of 135 degrees or higher (cooked carrots-100 degrees F, cooked cabbage-117 degrees F). Advised that food be discarded. Cooked vegetables must maintain a hot holding temperature of 135 degrees F or higher.
- Observed hand made chlorine sanitizer with concentration well above 200 parts per million. Two attempts made. Chlorine sanitizing solution must have a concentration between 50 and 100 parts per million.
- Observed containers of food stored on the floor in main kitchen area. Must be at least 6 inches off the floor.
- Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters throughout front food service area. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution when not in use.
- Observed build-up of food debris on non food contact surfaces throughout kitchen.
- Observed container of pills stored with pre-packaged consumer food. Employee personal items must be stored in a designated area.
Dairy Queen Of Alpharetta (Food Service Inspections)
211 SOUTH MAIN ST ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: November 16, 2016 Score: 96, Grade: A
E.M.BOP (Food Service Inspections)
800 N MAIN ST STE 130 ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 91, Grade: A
El Potrillo Mexican Restaurant II (Food Service Inspections)*
8465 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 570 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 79, Grade: C
- Even though the manager has serve-safe certificate, he still demonstrates deficiency in comprehending safe practices regarding unthawing foods. Inspector asked 3 ways to properly thaw foods and manager could not answer. Inspector demonstrated the 3 proper ways which is to thaw food under running water, or take food out of freezer and put in refrigerator, or to properly thaw in the microwave.
- Observed 2 pans of dirty dishes sitting beside 2 pans of cooked chicken on the food prep table (food separated and not protected).
- Pans of dirty dishes sitting on food prep table which is a food contact surface area.
- Observed 3 packs of frozen beef sitting stagnant in bucket of water in the thawing process.
- Observed no copy posted of latest inspection report and operating with an expired food permit; gave establishment a legal notice to show proof of payment.
Firehouse Subs (Food Service Inspections)
6395 MCGINNIS FERRY RD DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: November 16, 2016 Score: 95, Grade: A
First Watch Restaurants, Inc. (Food Service Inspections)
11720 MEDLOCK BRIDGE ROAD STE 100 JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 99, Grade: A
Five Seasons North (Food Service Inspections)
3655 OLD MILTON PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View inspections:November 21, 2016 Score: 99, Grade: A
Fuddruckers (Food Service Inspections)
6360 NORTH POINT PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 16, 2016 Score: 91, Grade: A
GE Capital (Food Service Inspections)
4125 WINDWARD PLZ ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View inspections: November 21, 2016 Score: 93, Grade: A
Happy Sumo Inc. (Food Service Inspections)
1155-A MOUNT VERNON HWY ATLANTA, GA 30338
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 96, Grade: A
Holy Redeemer School Cafeteria (Food Service Inspections)
3380 OLD ALABAMA RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A
Hyatt Place - Johns Creek (Food Service Inspections)
11505 MEDLOCK BRIDGE DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 90, Grade: A
Insignia of Sandy Springs (Food Service Inspections)
690 MOUNT VERNON HWY SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 99, Grade: A
Jimmy John's (Food Service Inspections)
875 NORTH MAIN ST STE 304 ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 96, Grade: A
Lotus Chinese Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)*
8725 ROSWELL RD STE J ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: November 16, 2016 Score: 80, Grade: B
- Observed multiple food items (eggs, cooked chicken wings, cooked sweet and sour chicken, homemade sauce, and raw chicken)stored at temperatures over 41 degrees F. CA: Discussed using time as PH control
- Observed multiple cooked, ready to eat foods not date marked whatsoever. CA: Items were discarded. Corrected On-Site.
- Observed multiple food items in food grade containers not labeled. CA: PIC labeled pans "salt," "MSG," "soy sauce," etc. Corrected On-Site.
- Observed one tong being used for raw chicken, raw shrimp, and raw beef. CA: Use separate tong for each food product to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site.
- Observed soiled linen stored on top of ready-to-eat foods. CA: Foods were discarded. Only use saran wrap, foil, or proper lid to cover foods. Corrected On-Site.
- Observed plates in clean dish area not inverted. CA: Plates were inverted. Corrected On-Site.
Loving Hut (Food Service Inspections)*
220 HAMMOND DR STE 302 ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 21, 2016 Score: 99, Grade: A
- This is a follow-up inspection to the restaurant's previous score of 64, or U.
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)*
2300 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 82, Grade: B
- Observe mold buildup on soda nozzles and inside ice machine. Observed salad bowls and plates with food debris stored for use in prep cooler 1. (CA): All food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. (COS): Removed for cleaning
- Observed raw chicken and raw beef at prep cooler 2 and cheese and milk at WIC holding above 41F. (CA): All potentially hazardous food items for cold holding must be held at 41F or below. (COS): Discarded.
- Observed refried beans cooked the previous day holding at 60F. (CA): Foods being cooled must be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F to within 4 hours for a total cooling time of 6 hours. (COS): Discarded
- Observed several food items in WIC not date marked. (CA): Food held longer than 24 hours must be date marked. (COS): Discarded. Corrected On-Site.
- Prep cooler 2 observed holding at 51F. (CA): All equipment must be maintained in good repair.
Panera Bread #1336 (Food Service Inspections)
6480 NORTH POINT PKWY STE A 109 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 16, 2016 Score: 97, Grade: A
Papa John's Pizza #1711 (Food Service Inspections)
8725 ROSWELL RD STE #4 ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 95, Grade: A
Persis Biryani Indian Grill (Food Service Inspections)*
631 N MAIN ST STE 100 ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 75, Grade: C
- Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
- Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
- Observed equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink.
- Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control without having written procedures.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
Pig-N-Chik (Food Service Inspections)
4920 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 94, Grade: A
Pizza Hut Express (Food Service Inspections)
2600 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD ATLANTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A
Ricky Hitson Mem Building (Food Service Inspections)
85 MOUNT VERNON HWY ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 95, Grade: A
Robeks (Food Service Inspections)
5250 WINDWARD PKWY STE 113 ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 95, Grade: A
Rosa Mia Ristorante Italiano (Food Service Inspections)
11730 JONES BRIDGE STE A ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 96, Grade: A
Sandy Springs United Methodist Church (Food Service Inspections)
86 MOUNT VERNON HWY ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A
Smoothie King (Food Service Inspections)
8725 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: November 16, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A
SODEXO AT ALCON # 3 (Food Service Inspections)
11440 JOHNS CREEK PKWY DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A
Sodexo At Ciba Vision #1 (Food Service Inspections)
11460 JOHNS CREEK PKWY DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A
Starbucks Coffee #8225 (Food Service Inspections)
8725 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: November 16, 2016 Score: 99, Grade: A
State Bridge Crossing Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
5530 STATE BRIDGE RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30097
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A
State Farm (Food Service Inspections)
11350 JOHNS CREEK PKWY DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 99, Grade: A
Subway (Food Service Inspections)
5640 NORTHSIDE DR ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 98, Grade: A
Sumo Hibatchi and Wings (Food Service Inspections)
11720 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE 115 DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: November 17, 2016 Score: 91, Grade: A
Sunrise Assisted Living Of Johns Creek (Food Service Inspections)
11405 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD JOHNS CREEK, GA 30097
View inspections: November 16, 2016 Score: 93, Grade: A
Superior Wok Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)*
6480 NORTH POINT PKWY STE 1100 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: November 16, 2016 Score: 83, Grade: B
- No sanitizer for prep area observed. (CA): Sanitizer must be available at all times during active prep.
- Observed fried chicken and boiled chicken at prep cooler counter top holding below 135F. (CA): All potentially hazardous food items fro hot holding must be held at 135F or above. (COS): Reheated
- Observed frozen chicken thawing on prep table at room temperature. (CA): Thaw frozen foods in cooler or in sink under running cool water.
- Observed cardboard on floor in WIC. (CA): Nonfood contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
- Observed food stored in open cans. (CA): After opening place remaining food in a food grade storage container. (COS): Removed from cans. Corrected On-Site.
- Observed fryer, floors, walls, hood, and ceiling with heavy grease buildup. (CA): All nonfood contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.
The Bistro (Food Service Inspections)
12655 DEERFIELD PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: November 22, 2016 Score: 99, Grade: A
Three Dollar Cafe Jr. (Food Service Inspections)
3710 OLD MILTON PKWY STE 109 ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View inspections: November 22, 2016 Score: 91, Grade: A
Which Wich (Food Service Inspections)*
5250 WINDWARD PKWY STE 111 ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: November 18, 2016 Score: 74, Grade: C
- No soap located at handwashing sink.
- Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
- Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours.
- Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner.
- Observed employee with no hair restraint.
- Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
- Plumbing system at hand sink in disrepair.
Wing Stop (Food Service Inspections)
8725 ROSWELL RD STE M ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: November 16, 2016 Score: 100, Grade: A
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