Restaurant Inspections: Employee Grabs Fries With Bare Hands

The Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness conducted food service inspections Oct. 25 through Nov. 1 at the following establishments:

24/7 Gateway, LLC (Food Service Inspections)
275 PRYOR ST SW ATLANTA, GA 30303
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Alpha Chi Omega Georgia Tech (Food Service Inspections)
741 BRITTAIN DR ATLANTA, GA 30313
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Alpha Delta Pi Sorority Kitchen (Food Service Inspections)
729 BRITTAIN DR ATLANTA, GA 30313
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 99, Grade: A

Alpha Xi Delta (Food Service Inspections)
847 TECHWOOD DR NW ATLANTA, GA 30313
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 92, Grade: A

American Deli (Food Service Inspections)
363 HILL ST ATLANTA, GA 30312
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 94, Grade: A

Anis Cafe And Bistro (Food Service Inspections)
2974 GRANDVIEW AVE ATLANTA, GA 30305
View inspections: October 30, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Atlanta History Center - Kitchen (Food Service Inspections)
130 W PACES FERRY RD NW ATLANTA, GA 30305
View inspections: October 26, 2017 Score: 92, Grade: A

Atlanta History Center- Bar (Food Service Inspections)
130 W PACES FERRY RD NW ATLANTA, GA 30305
View inspections: October 26, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Banquet Kitchen M-4 2 Omni Hotel CNN Center (Food Service Inspections)
220 MARIETTA ST ATLANTA, GA 30303
View inspections: October 30, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Basil's Mediterranean Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
2985 GRANDVIEW AVE ATLANTA, GA 30305
View inspections: October 30, 2017 Score: 94, Grade: A

Beecher Hills Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
2257 BOLLING BROOK DR SW ATLANTA, GA 30311
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 98, Grade: A

Ben Hill United Church (Food Service Inspections)
2099 FAIRBURN RD ATLANTA, GA 30331
View inspections: October 30, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Blue Moon Pizza Buckhead (Food Service Inspections)*
325 EAST PACES FERRY RD STE 3 ATLANTA, GA 30305
View inspections: October 27, 2017 Score: 87, Grade: B

• At time of inspection observed improper drinking of employee, employee drinking from cup w/out lid and drink stored near food boxes. Advised PIC that employees can only drink from containers with lids and straws and drinks must be stored down and away.
• At time of inspection observed hand sink non-functional at bar and hand sink blocked in main kitchen. Advised PIC that sink is to be accessible at all times.
• At time of inspection observed meat in container in sink in main kitchen. Advised PIC that current process is not an approved thawing process. Advised PIC to relocate.
• At time of inspection observed raw chicken stored over trash can. Advised PIC to discard to prevent contamination of food product.
• At time of inspection observed utensils/equipment not properly cleaned or stored (wet stacking). Advised PIC to reclean and not to stack items until properly dried.
• At time of inspection observed heavy build up and black substance on cutting surfaces on boards near (pt) on front line and near ventilation system in main kitchen. Advised PIC to discard to prevent contamination.
• At time of inspection observed ceiling tile missing over/near ventilation hood. Advised to replace prevent harborage.

Budi's Sushi (Food Service Inspections)
349 DECATUR ST ATLANTA, GA 30312
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 94, Grade: A

Burger King (Food Service Inspections)
26 PEYTON RD ATLANTA, GA 30311
View inspections: October 27, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Cafe Agora (Food Service Inspections)*
318 EAST PACES FERRY RD ATLANTA, GA 30305
View inspections: October 30, 2017 Score: 83, Grade: B

• Observed no soap at hand washing sink in the main kitchen. Facilities should provide adequate hand washing facilities. Advised PIC to provide soap.
• Observed debris build up on can opener at the main kitchen area. Non-food and food contact surfaces should be properly cleaned and sanitized. Advised PIC to clean can opener.
• Observed potentially hazardous food being out of temp in WIC in the main kitchen. Fish was reading a temperature of 46 degrees. All TCS food should be stored at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below.

Centennial Cafe (Food Service Inspections)
100 AUBURN AVE ATLANTA, GA 30303
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Charles L. Gideons Elementary School (Food Service Inspections)
897 WELCH ST SW ATLANTA, GA 30310
View inspections: October 25, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Chef's Menu, LLC (Food Service Inspections)
770 TECHWOOD DR SE ATLANTA, GA 30313
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 97, Grade: A

Chick-Fil-A @ Greenbriar Mall (Food Service Inspections)*
2841 GREENBRIAR PKWY ATLANTA, GA 30331
View inspections: October 30, 2017 Score: 77, Grade: C

• Observed employee chewing gum in the front food service area while expediting food.
• Observed failure to provide paper towels at hand sink located in the rear of the facility. COS: Facility placed a roll of paper towels closer to hand sink in order to be accessible.
• Observed failure to provide sanitize solution upon request. COS: Buckets were prepared and wet cloths were placed in buckets.
• Observed pesticide utilized in main kitchen. COS: Informed PIC that only a licensed pest contractor may distribute pesticide in a food service facility.
• Observed failure to store food at least 6 inches above the ground in walk in cooler and in dry storage area. COS: Advised PIC to remove food from the floor area.
• Observed failure to obtain and post a valid food service permit.
• Observed failure to post must current health inspection score for public view.
• Observed failure to provide test strips upon request.
• Observed build-up of food, grease, and dirt debris build up on surfaces of the facility. COS: Informed facility that the cleaning frequency must be increased.
• Observed heavy food debris in RIC doors, floors, and gaskets. COS: Informed PIC that the cleaning frequency must be increased.
• Observed mop can wash sink in disrepair. Constant leak at faucet.
• Observed food, grease, and dirt build up on floor, walls, and ceilings throughout the facility. COS: Informed PIC that the facility requires a detailed cleaning.
• Observed failure to provide ceiling tile above ice machine.
• Observed heavy fly activity in main kitchen. COS: Advised PIC to take the action needed that is listed on the pest control invoice. Corrected On-Site.
• A follow-up inspection will be held, but no date was provided

Dat Fire Jerk Chicken (Food Service Inspections)
226 NORTHSIDE DR SW ATLANTA, GA 30313
View inspections: October 30, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Dean Rusk YMCA Headstart Academy (Food Service Inspections)
433 PEEPLES ST SW ATLANTA, GA 30310
View inspections: October 25, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Delta Chi Fraternity (Food Service Inspections)*
176 5TH ST ATLANTA, GA 30310
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 84, Grade: B

• Observed failure to provide paper towels at employee hand sink during the time of inspection. Each hand washing sink or group of adjacent hand washing sinks shall be provided with individual disposable towels. COS. Paper towels provide by PIC.
• Observed failure to properly date mark TCS food items stored in reach in cooler longer than 24 hours. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Advised PIC to properly label all food stored until next day with date or prep as day 1.
• Observed failure to label containers of spices stored outside of its original container. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Advised PIC to label all food containers and spices stored outside of its original container with name of item.
• Observed food stored in dry storage closet directly on floor. All items must be at least 6 inches above ground. Advised PIC to rearrange dry storage and remove items from ground.
• Observed failure to wear a hair restrain while preparing food in the main kitchen area. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Advised PIC to purchase hair nets.
• Observed expired food service permit posted within plain view of customers. A food establishment must have a up to date permit posted. Legal notice issued to contact Fiscal Service.
• Observed failure to provide chlorine test strips for chemical sanitizer used for mechanical dishwasher. Advised PIC to purchase test strips for all chemicals used in main kitchen to sanitize or clean surfaces.

East Coast Wings & Grill (Food Service Inspections)
55 PARK PL ATLANTA, GA 30303
View inspections: October 30, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

East of Chicago (Food Service Inspections)*
349 DECATUR ST STE E ATLANTA, GA 30312
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 88, Grade: B

• Observed failure to provide CFSM on site.
• Observed failure to properly sanitize dishes at dish machine. Chlorine sanitation reading at 0 ppm. Must be maintained between 50- 100 ppm. Facility must not utilize machine until it is repaired
• Observed dishes (knives, food storage bins) being stored a clean with food debris residue and buildup on surfaces.
• Observed cutting boards with food debris/residue built up. Must detail clean boards or replace. Cutting boards must be cleaned routinely to prevent build up.
• Observed failure to properly label all food items once removed from their original container. Must label with common food name (rice, flour, buffalo sauce, etc).
• Observed inside of RIC unit that is not operational with food debris buildup. Must routinely clean.
• Facility must utilize 3-compartment sink until main dish machine is repaired and working properly.

Ellis Street Cafe & Market (Food Service Inspections)
151 ELLIS ST NW ATLANTA, GA 30303
View inspections: October 27, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Elmyr (Food Service Inspections)
1091 EUCLID AVE ATLANTA, GA 30307
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Gibney's Pubs (Food Service Inspections)
231 PEACHTREE CENTER AVE ATLANTA, GA 30303
View inspections: October 25, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Greyhound Lines Food Service (Food Service Inspections)
232 FORSYTH ST ATLANTA, GA 30303
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Hapeville Corner Tavern (Food Service Inspections)
573 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE ATLANTA, GA 30354
View inspections: October 26, 2017 Score: 91, Grade: A

Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital Cafe (Food Service Inspections)*
35 JESSE HILL JR., DR SE ATLANTA, GA 30303
View inspections: October 30, 2017 Score: 85, Grade: B

• Facility must utilize 3-compartment sink until main dish machine is repaired and working properly.
• Observed failure to properly hot hold time/temperature control for safety foods at 135 degrees or higher; observed roast beef at ~120 degrees F, beef (patties) at ~91 degrees F, zucchini at ~114 degrees F, BBQ ribs at ~123 degrees F, and broccoli in hot hold unit (main prep area) at ~113 degrees F. (All food is brought over from Grady - main kitchen; all food was removed from steam table and re-heated).

Jamrock Restaurant (Food Service Inspections)
111 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR DR ATLANTA, GA 30303
View inspections: October 27, 2017 Score: 90, Grade: A

King Middle School (Food Service Inspections)
545 HILL ST SE ATLANTA, GA 30312
View inspections: October 30, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

KIPP Atlanta - Collegiate (Food Service Inspections)*
98 ANDERSON AVE NW ATLANTA, GA 30314
View inspections: October 31, 2017 Score: 81, Grade: B

• In WIF observed raw meats and partially raw meats stored above ready to eat foods. Always store raw items below, and separated from, ready to eat items.
• Observed items on salad bar station not held 41 degrees or lower as required. Please ensure that adequate measures are taken to hold food cold. Ice packs are not capable of maintaining large containers of food cold as the pack only chills what it touches. No item on the bar was cold enough because one ice pack is not sufficient. If an electronically controlled refrigerated bar is not available then consider using smaller containers with ice baths. The food container must be submerged fully down into the ice and the ice must come up as high as the food is in the container. A new method for holding food cold on the salad bar must be used immediately.
• Although hot box thermometer read 150F observed chicken strips in the box at 119 degrees. All hot food must be maintained at 135 degrees or higher.
• Observed that none of the dumpsters outside have the required lids/doors. Dumpsters must remain closed/covered at all times. Either provide the doors/lids or replace the containers.

KIPP Strive Atlanta (Food Service Inspections)
1444 LUCILLE AVE SW ATLANTA, GA 30304
View inspections: October 25, 2017 Score: 100, Grade: A

Legacy Test Kitchen First Floor (Food Service Inspections)
250 PARK AVE W ATLANTA, GA 30313
View inspections: October 25, 2017 Score: 95, Grade: A

Legacy Test Kitchen Second Floor Bar (Food Service Inspections)
250 PARK AVE W ATLANTA, GA 30313
View inspections: October 25, 2017 Score: 96, Grade: A

Lure (Food Service Inspections)*
1106 CRESCENT AVE NE ATLANTA, GA 30309
View inspections: October 25, 2017 Score: 85, Grade: B

• Observed employee grab cooked French fries with bare hands to prepare plate on front food service line. Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready-to-eat form.
• Observed failure to provide cup with lid and straw at front food service line. COS. Cup removed from prep line and thrown away.
• Observed old inspection score posted within plain view of customer during the time of inspection. Current food service inspection must be posted at all times.
• Observed failure to properly air dry clean dishes stacked (wet nesting) on dish rack located beside 3 compartment sink. Must advise that dishes are properly air dried before stacking.

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