Restaurant Inspections: Lamb Thawing On Floor, Pink Slime, Mold Buildup

The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness conducted food service inspections March 15-22 at the following establishments:

Alacarte (Food Service Inspections)
8610 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 93, Grade: A

All Things Elizabeth DBA Mittie's Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
62 N MAIN ST ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 93, Grade: A

Arby's (Food Service Inspections)
5160 WINDWARD PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Benton House of Johns Creek (Food Service Inspections)
5050 KIMBALL BRIDGE RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Avocado Vegan Cafe And Juice Bar (Food Service Inspections)
11105 STATE BRIDGE RD STE 140 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Barnacles Sports Bar &Grill (Food Service Inspections)
8371 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: March 16, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

Bezoria (Food Service Inspections)
2685 OLD MILTON PKWY STE 150 ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: March 21, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Blessed Trinity High School (Food Service Inspections)*
11320 WOODSTOCK RD ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: March 16, 2017 Score: 88, Grade: B

• Observed items stored in front food service cabinet warmer failing to hold temperatures of 135 degrees F or higher (see "temp. observations"). Items were reheated to 165 degrees F or higher or discard. Items that are being hot held must maintain a temperature of 135 degrees F or higher.
• Observed several containers of food stored in walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer, and dry storage areas on the floor. Everything must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
• Observed failure to store items in walk-in cooler so as to prevent contamination. Corrected On-Site.
• Remarks: Items may not be stored in hand sink; hand sinks can only be used for hand washing; scoops for dry food must be stored with the handle not touching the dry food stored in container.

Bombay Flames (Food Service Inspections)*
3050 MANSELL RD STE A ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: March 16, 2017 Score: 75, Grade: C

• No sanitizer to clean prep counters observed within establishment. (CA): sanitizer must be available within establishment at all times.
• Observed pink slime on inside of ice machine. (CA): All food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.
• Observed yogurt, milk and raw chicken failing to maintain proper cold hold temperatures. (CA): All potentially hazardous food items for cold hold must be held at 41F or below. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed onion gravy and tomato gravy prepped the night before holding at 90F. (CA): All PHF items must be cooled from 135 F to 70 F within 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours for a total cooling time of 6 hours. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed numerous items in walk-in cooler without a date. (CA): All cooked PHF items held longer than 24 hours must be date marked and discarded within 7 days . Corrected On-Site
• Observed lamb thawing on the floor at room temperature. (CA): Thaw frozen foods in cooler, under cool running water, or as a part of the cook process. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed raw lamb, cooked chicken and raw chicken stored on the floor. (CA): All food items must be stored at 6 inches off the ground. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed wiping cloths stored under cutting board. (CA): Use rubber mats under cutting board. Corrected On-Site.
• Permit expired. (CA): Most recent permit that is current must be posted. Contact Fiscal Services to pay permit.
• Observed several nonfood contact surfaces (equipment, shelving, coolers, walls, floors) in need of a deep cleaning. (CA): All nonfood contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.
• A follow-up inspection was indicated, but no date was scheduled.

Cambridge High School (Food Service Inspections)
2845 BETHANY BEND MILTON, GA 30004
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Canton Cook's Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)*
5984 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: March 21, 2017 Score: 83, Grade: B

• Observed food debris on plates in clean dish area. CA: Keep plates clean at all times. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed homemade sauces stored at room temperature for up to 4 hours with no time stamp. PIC stated that from there, the sauces are placed back into the cooler until it is ready to be used again. Improper procedures are practiced for using time as a public health control. CA: Use time stamps for sauces and discard all sauces after 4 hours.
• Observed towels used as a cover over cooked rice. CA: Towels were discarded. Use proper lids or saran wrap.
• Observed buckets of sauces stored directly on the floor of walk in cooler. CA: Store at least 6 inches off of the floor.
• Observed ice in direct contact with raw meats in the prep top cooler. CA: Foods should not be stored in direct contact with ice or water. Use little bags to store the ice and place on top of the raw meats.
• Observed plates, dishes, bowls, etc not stored in a manner to prevent contamination. CA: Invert all dishes.

Carl's Cafe Catering (Food Service Inspections)
5920 ROSWELL RD STE C104 ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: March 16, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A

Doubletree Kitchen (Food Service Inspections)
1075 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A

Doubletree Lounge (Food Service Inspections)
1075 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Elkins Point Middle School (Food Service Inspections)
11290 ELKINS RD ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: March 16, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Elmcroft Of Roswell (Food Service Inspections)
400 MARIETTA HWY ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 90, Grade: A

Findley Oaks Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
5880 FINLEY CHASE DR DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill (Food Service Inspections)
2665 OLD MILTON PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: March 21, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Haagen - Dazs (Food Service Inspections)
2178 NORTH POINT CIR ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

Hearthstone Of Roswell LLC (Food Service Inspections)
350 MARKET PL ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Hembree Springs Elementary (Food Service Inspections)
815 HEMBREE RD ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: March 16, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

India Chef Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)*
720 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: March 16, 2017 Score: 86, Grade: B

• Observed multiple food items found stored in walk in cooler uncovered and subject to contamination. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed prepared food not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed food containers not properly labeled.
• Observed clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
• Observed failure to provide divider between dump sink and ice bin.
• Observed failure to deep clean all coolers, shelves and counters.
• Observed failure to detail clean floor, walls and ceilings.

Jersey Mikes Subs (Food Service Inspections)
11300 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STOP 340 DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

KIMBALL Hall Events LLC (Food Service Inspections)
881 MIMOSA BLVD ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

Leito's Grill (Food Service Inspections)
10479 ALPHARETTA ST STE 1 ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: March 16, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A

Little Thai Cuisine (Food Service Inspections)
220 SANDY SPRINGS CIR ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 93, Grade: A

Lobster House (Food Service Inspections)
10890 HAYNES BRIDGE RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 90, Grade: A

Longhorn Steakhouse (Food Service Inspections)
900 MANSELL RD ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 93, Grade: A

Mac McGee (Food Service Inspections)
936 CANTON ST ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 92, Grade: A

Madras Chettinaad (Food Service Inspections)*
4305 STATE BRIDGE RD STE 108 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 76, Grade: C

• Observed failure to cover items in cold holding unit (WIC 1). Items must be stored covered .
• Observed food stored in front food service cold holding unit failing to maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or lower (see temp. observations). Logs not maintained. Advised that items stored in cold holding unit not maintaining required cold holding temperature of 41 degrees F or lower be discarded. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed food stored in front food service steam table #3 failing to maintain temperatures of 135 degrees F or higher (tandoori chicken - 100 degrees F). All hot food not using time as a public health control must maintain temperature of 135 degrees F or higher. Advised that foods without time to be reheated be discarded. Foods with time, advised that food be reheated to 165 degrees F.
• Observed failure to date mark several items in walk-in cooler #1. All ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods that have been held for over 24 hours must be labeled with the date the food was made of the discard date.
• Observed food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler #1. Everything must be stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
• Observed fresh cooked food mixed with remaining food at self service area. Remaining food failed to maintain temperatures of 135 degrees F or higher.
• Education provided for the following observations: Make sure to educate all employees on proper hand washing and glove use. Make sure to label equipment for intended purpose, sink near food prep area.
• A follow-up inspection will be held on April 3.

Milton High School (Food Service Inspections)
13025 BIRMINGHAM HWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Morgan Falls Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
7840 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Northview High School (Food Service Inspections)
10625 PARSON'S DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Pastis Restaurant And Bar (Food Service Inspections)
928 CANTON ST ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 93, Grade: A

Peachtree Diner (Food Service Inspections)*
915 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE B ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 75, Grade: C

• Observed no paper towels located at handwashing sink Corrected On-Site.
• Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken and gyro meat at 70 and 69*F.These items were discarded. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed food stored on floor.
• Observed no handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
• Observed clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
• Observed failure to designate sinks.
• Observed failure to clean build-up on shelves inside walk in coolers, counters in kitchen, fans inside coolers and exterior of equipment.
• Observed no indirect drain provided at prep sink.
• Observed failure to detail clean the entire facility.
• Observed failure to treat for fruit flies in bar area.
• A follow-up inspection will be held on March 25.

River Trail Middle School (Food Service Inspections)
10795 ROGERS CIR DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Sandy Springs Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
6065 ROSWELL RD STE 100 ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Serendipity Catering (Food Service Inspections)
233 HILDERBRAND DR ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Shakerag Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
10885 ROGERS CIR DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Starbucks Coffee #8280 (Food Service Inspections)
1000 NORTH POINT CIR ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

Stylish Food & Events, Inc. dba Art of Food (Food Service Inspections)
700 DALRYMPLE RD NE STE 100 SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30328
View inspections: March 21, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Sweet Potato (Food Service Inspections)
11070 ALPHARETTA HWY ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: March 16, 2017 Score: 94, Grade: A

Taco Bell #32645 (Food Service Inspections)
915 A HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

TACO BELL /KFC (Food Service Inspections)
10960 STATE BRIDGE RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

The Diner at North point (Food Service Inspections)*
2355 MANSELL RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: March 16, 2017 Score: 86, Grade: B

• Observed heavy mold buildup on soda gun nozzles. (CA): All food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.
• Observed sanitizer bucket concentration at 0 ppm Cl. (CA): Sanitizer bucket concentration must be 50-100 ppm Cl. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed chicken at heat cabinet and rice at steam table failing to maintain proper hot hold temperatures. (CA): All PHF items for hot hold must be held at 135 F or above.
• Observed home fries prepped at 6 a.m. holding at 95 F at 11 a.m. (CA): All items must be cooled from 135 F to 70 F within 2 hours and from 70 F to 41 F within 4 hours for a total cooling time of 6 hours. Corrected On-Site.
• Previous score not posted upon arrival at establishment. (CA): Most recent inspection report must be posted. Corrected On-Site.

The Filling Station (Food Service Inspections)
6325 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY RD ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: March 21, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

The Harp Irish Pub (Food Service Inspections)*
1425 MARKET BLVD STE 1330 ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 80, Grade: B

• Observed several PHF items at prep cooler failing to maintain proper cold hold temperatures. (CA): All PHF items for cold hold must be held at 41 F or below. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed numerous PHF items stored in WIC without a date. (CA): All prepared PHF items held longer than 24 hours must be date marked. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed prep cooler unit with an ambient air temperature of 45 F. (CA): All cold holding equipment must have an ambient air temperature of 41 F or below.
• Observed several food items stored on WIF floor. (CA): Store food at least 6 inches off the ground.
• No permit observed within facility. (CA): Post most recent permit that is current and not past the annual fee date; Contact Fiscal Services.

Three Sisters Catering (Food Service Inspections)
7878 ROSWELL RD STE B ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: March 17, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Tokyo Bay Japanese Buffet (Food Service Inspections)*
925 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: March 15, 2017 Score: 76, Grade: C

• Observed multiple food items such as cooked chicken dishes, sauces and gravies found stored in walk in cooler uncovered and subject to contamination. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed multiple prepared food not marked with date of preparation or date for disposal. Discarded on site. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed toxic items stored throughout food preparation area.
• Observed failure to label multiple prepared food items stored in walk in cooler. Discarded on site Corrected On-Site.
• Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature.
• Observed no thermometer provided to measure temperature of food product.
• Observed establishment operating without a current food service permit. Legal notice issued.
• Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
• Observed handsink used to wash dishes.
• Failure to designate sinks.
• Failure to clean fans, counters and shelves inside coolers.
• Observed leak at handsink.
• Observed failure to detail clean the entire facility.
• A follow-up inspection will be held on March 25.

Tokyo Boat 2. Inc (Food Service Inspections)
1425 MARKET BLVD STE 320 ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 92, Grade: A

TUTTO KITCHEN&BAR (Food Service Inspections)
942 ALPHARETTA ST ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A

Wendy's (Food Service Inspections)
1650 MANSELL RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: March 16, 2017 Score: 92, Grade: A

Woodward North (Food Service Inspections)*
6565 BOLES RD DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: March 20, 2017 Score: 86, Grade: B

• Observed build up of pink slime along interior of ice machine. All food contact surfaces must remain cleaned and sanitized.
• Observed Italian meatball soup in hot holding unit with a holding temp. of 122 degrees F. All items being hot held must maintain temperatures of 135 degrees F or higher. Items was reheated to 166 degrees F.
• Observed failure to properly store in use utensils at front food service area.

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