Restaurant Inspections: Molded Rice, Live Flies Inside Microwave

The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness conducted food service inspections Sept.27 through Oct. 4 at the following establishments:

BANTAM AND BIDDY (Food Service Inspections)*
4195 AVALON BLVD ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: September 27, 2017 Score: 88, Grade: B

• Observed several TCS food items failing to maintain proper cold hold temperatures. (CA): All TCS food items for cold hold must be held at 41F or below. (COS): Placed on ice.
• Observed prep cooler 3 in need of repair; failing to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below. (CA): All equipment must be maintained in good repair.

Bawarchi Biryani Pointe Indian Cuisine (Food Service Inspections)*
2500 NORTH POINT CT STE 2500 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: September 29, 2017 Score: 86, Grade: B

• Observed uncovered containers of raw chicken, cut mixed vegetables (raw), cut cabbage/carrots (raw), sauces and gravy, and chopped onions (raw) within the walk in cooler. Food must be covered and therefore protected from cross contamination while in storage.
• Observed uncovered containers of raw shrimp, seasoned chicken, and sauces within the reach in cooler across from the grill area, within the main kitchen. Food must be covered and therefore protected from cross contamination while in storage.
• Observed uncovered containers of raw shrimp, seasoned chicken, and sauces within the reach in cooler across from the grill area, within the main kitchen. Food must be covered and therefore protected from cross contamination while in storage.
• Observed coconut chutney and tomato chutney with a temperature of 56 degrees Fahrenheit at the buffet. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
• Observed chicken, tandoori chicken, and egg roast with a temperature of 96.5, 97.5, and 118 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively, at the buffet. Except during the preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
• Observed inoperable microwave with molded rice and flies within it, in the main kitchen. All refuse must be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents.
• Observed ice cold holding units, boxes, fixtures, and broken equipment stored outside of the premises. All refuse must be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents.
• Observed missing floor tiles underneath the 3-compartment sink, within the main kitchen. The physical facility must be maintained in good repair. Make the necessary replacement of floor tiles.
• Observed junction between the wall and 3-compartment sink heavily soiled. The physical facility must be cleaned as often as necessary to keep it cleaned and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
• Observed the wall underneath the warewashing machine, in the main kitchen, in disrepair. The physical facility must be maintained in good repair. Make the necessary repairs.

Beef Grill Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)*
8599 ROSWELL RD STE C-2 ROSWELL, GA 30350
View inspections: September 28, 2017 Score: 59, Grade: U

• Observed raw beef stored above vegetables in several places in walk in cooler. Items must be stored in the correct descending order. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed chlorine dish machine sanitizing dispensing sanitizer on to dishes and then washing and rinsing the dishes (cycling in wrong order). Food contact dishes in dish machine not being properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Observed failure to provide a consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal products.
• Observed rice and beef hot holding at 120 degrees F on grill in main kitchen. Informed PIC that food must be reheated to 165 degrees F before being served.
• Observed chicken nuggets hot holding at 114 degrees in self service steam table. Items were discarded.
• Observed chlorine sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Informed that more water must be added to sanitizing bucket.
• Observed container of potato salad mix cooking at room temperature.
• Observed failure to post previous inspection score for public observation.
• Observed ceiling continuously leaking in main kitchen area. Legal notice issued. Must be fixed.
• Observed substantial gap between top of kitchen-to-outside opening and screen door. Opening must be fully covered.
• A follow-up inspection will be held Oct. 12.

BOCADO BURGER (Food Service Inspections)
2820 OLD MILTON PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: September 27, 2017 Score: 90, Grade: A

Buckeye Scoops LLC dba Baskin Robbins (Food Service Inspections)
10800 ALPHARETTA HWY STE 232 ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: September 29, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

Cafe Intermezzo (Food Service Inspections)
100 AVALON BLVD ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: September 29, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

CRU AVALON,LP (Food Service Inspections)*
300 AVALON BLVD ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: September 29, 2017 Score: 88, Grade: B

• Observed several TCS food items failing to maintain proper cold hold temperatures. (CA): All TCS food items for cold hold must be held at 41F or below. (COS): Discarded.
• No hand washing signs in restrooms. (CA): Hand washing signs must be provided in restrooms being utilized by kitchen employees.

Einstein Bros. Bagels #3553 (Food Service Inspections)
11600 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE 120 DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: October 2, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

El Porton (Food Service Inspections)
11950 JONES BRIDGE ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: September 29, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

El Trompo Mexican Taqueria (Food Service Inspections)
11877 DOUGLAS RD STE 113 ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View inspections: September 27, 2017 Score: 94, Grade: A

Epicures Of Asia (Food Service Inspections)
885 WOODSTOCK RD ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: September 28, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Flashers (Food Service Inspections)
6420 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: September 27, 2017 Score: 94, Grade: A

3180 AVALON BLVD ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: September 28, 2017 Score: 90, Grade: A

Hong Kong City (Food Service Inspections)*
7509 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: September 28, 2017 Score: 88, Grade: B

• Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Item was corrected on site. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer must be between 50 and 100 parts per million. Item was corrected onsite. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed failure to have employee personal items stored in a separate designated area away from food to be served to customers. Must have food in a separate, designated area.
• Observed several live flies in main kitchen area at start of inspection. PIC unable to provide current documentation showing that facility undergoes regular pest control treatments. Must treat.

Joe's (Food Service Inspections)
11950 JONES BRIDGE RD STE 112 ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View inspections: September 29, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A

LA PETITE MAISON (Food Service Inspections)
6510 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: September 27, 2017 Score: 94, Grade: A

Lennys Johns Creek (Food Service Inspections)
11600 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: October 3, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

Mellow Mushroom (Food Service Inspections)
935 WOODSTOCK RD ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: September 28, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Mellow Mushroom Bar (Food Service Inspections)
935 WOODSTOCK RD ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: September 28, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Miller's Atlanta Ale House (Food Service Inspections)
10750 DAVIS DR ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: October 2, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Napoli 1 Pizza (Food Service Inspections)
10305 MELOCK BRIDGE RD STE B1 DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: September 29, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Pearl Lian Oriental Bistro And Bakery (Food Service Inspections)
11600 MEDLOCK BRIDGE STE 100 DULUTH, GA 30096
View inspections: October 2, 2017 Score: 90, Grade: A

Persepolis Cuisine (Food Service Inspections)*
6435 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: September 27, 2017 Score: 87, Grade: B

• Observed raw, shelled eggs stored above vegetables in walk-in cooler. Must stored in the correct descending order. COS Corrected On-Site.
• Observed raw, prepped chicken stored above fully cooked food items. Item was corrected on site. Corrected On-Site.
• Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Must have items meeting parameters date marked.

Pinkberry (Food Service Inspections)
200 AVALON BLVD ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: September 29, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Pizza Hut #4769 (Food Service Inspections)
6385 ROSWELL RD STE B ATLANTA, GA 30328
View inspections: September 28, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Riverside Pizza INC (Food Service Inspections)
11877 DOUGLAS RD STE 110 ALPHARETTA, GA 30005
View inspections: September 27, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A

Smash Burger (Food Service Inspections)
9775 MELOCK BRIDGE RD DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: October 3, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

St. Ives Assisted Living (Food Service Inspections)
5835 MEDLOCK BRIDGE PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30022
View inspections: September 28, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Starbucks Coffee (Food Service Inspections)
10800 ALPHARETTA HWY STE 312 - Bldg. G ROSWELL, GA 30076
View inspections: September 29, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Subway #2189 (Food Service Inspections)
10800 ALPHARETTA HWY STE 224 ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: September 29, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Summit Hill Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
13855 PROVIDENCE ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: October 3, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Super Target - Pizza Hut / Taco Bell (Food Service Inspections)
1135 WOODSTOCK ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: September 27, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Ted's Montana Grill (Food Service Inspections)
6100 AVALON BLVD ALPHARETTA, GA 30009
View inspections: September 27, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

The Alfred & Adele Davis Academy (Food Service Inspections)
8105 ROBERTS DR ATLANTA, GA 30350
View inspections: September 28, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

The Bistro (Food Service Inspections)
12655 DEERFIELD PKWY ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: September 28, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Verra-Zanno Pizzeria (Food Service Inspections)
11600 MEDLOCK BRIDGE STE 190 DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections: October 3, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Wendy's (Food Service Inspections)*
1650 MANSELL RD ALPHARETTA, GA 30004
View inspections: September 28, 2017 Score: 80, Grade: B

• Failure to post CFSM certificate within facility. CFSM certificate must be located in public view within the food service establishment.
• Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer, within the 3-compartment sink, with a concentration of 0ppm. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer must meet the minimum strength for manual warewashing.
• Observed two raw beef patties within prep-top/reach in cooler (in main kitchen, adjacent to grill) measuring at 47.5 and 48 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food must be maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit within cooling units. PIC discarded of the raw beef patty within the cooling unit.
• Observed raw beef patty within prep-top/reach in cooler (in main kitchen, adjacent to grill) held using time as a public health control without a time/temperature log. Written procedures must be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request.
• Observed missing thermometers within the reach in coolers throughout the facility and within walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Temperature measuring devices must be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures within cooling units.

Zaxby's (Food Service Inspections)
11235 WOODSTOCK ROSWELL, GA 30075
View inspections: September 27, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

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