Know Before You Go: Cozy Corner Cafe Fails Follow-up Inspection

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A follow-up inspection held at a Sandy Springs eatery that failed its April 1 food service inspection did not yield desired results.

Cozy Corner Cafe at 6190 Powers Ferry Road failed its April 8 inspection with a score of 61, or U. The establishment previously failed its April 1 inspection with a 50, or U.

On the April 8 report, Cozy Corner Cafe was mostly cited for the same violations found during the April 1 inspection:

• Kitchen handsink still not accessible.
• Observed dented canned good on shelf for service. Never use dented/damaged canned goods.
• Raw shell eggs and raw meat still stored improperly above ready to eat food.
• Stored food still not labeled to identify contents.
• Observed pasta salad stored on hot table at room temp improperly. Any salad with a mayonnaise must be stored cold 41 degrees or lower.
• Open bulk food still not protected. Observed closed with rubber band. Facility advised to use plastic wrap, sealed bag or covered container.
• Food still handled without a head cover.
• Observed wrong inspection score posted. Facility must only post the most recent inspection score.
• Sinks still used for other purposes.
• Cardboard boxes still used as storage boxes.
• Floor still dirty under equipment/holes still not covered.

The latest report did not indicate if another follow-up inspection would occur.

Other north Fulton food service inspections conducted April 8-15 by the county Department of Health and Wellness include:

5 Season’s Brewing (Food Service Inspections)
5600 ROSWELL STE 21 ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections:
April 10, 2015 Score: 92, Grade: A

Barberitos (Food Service Inspections)
5610 ROSWELL RD STE 110 ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections:
April 10, 2015 Score: 97, Grade: A

Cafe Q (Food Service Inspections)
10475 MEDLOCK BRIDGE RD STE 116 DULUTH, GA 30097
View inspections:
April 8, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

China Cooks (Food Service Inspections)*
215 NORTHWOOD DR STE 9 ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections:
April 9, 2015 Score: 87, Grade: B

• Observed vegetables with raw meats in reach-in cooler
• Label each individual food package (not just the large pan/container it’s placed in)
• Label all bulk containers
• Clean all surfaces

El Taco Veloz II, Inc. (Food Service Inspections)*
5670 ROSWELL RD ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections:
April 8, 2015 Score: 88, Grade: B

• All stored food must be covered. Observed lettuce in WIC uncovered and bulk storage containers uncovered in dry storage room.
• Label all storage containers including bulk containers.
• Observed cook handle cracked raw eggs and proceeded to handle utensils and cooked food without changing gloves first.
• Protect all open foods by placing in container or sealed bag.
• Repair all cooler door gaskets as needed.
• Clean all shelves and surfaces including under microwave shelf.
• Clean inside all coolers including gaskets.
• Clean floor throughout entire facility under and behind equipment including in storage room. Repair replace all tiles as needed.

Fuego Mundo (Food Service Inspections)*
5590 ROSWELL RD NE STE 120 SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
View inspections:
April 13, 2015 Score: 85, Grade: B

• Observed food improperly stored throughout facility. Onions under raw meat in walk-in cooler, raw meat above vegetables in reach-in freezer.
• All stored food must be covered including self served items (lemons at beverage station).
• Do not stored utensils wedged in gaps of equipment.
• Do not use cardboard for permanent storage. replace all boxes with washable containers.
• Observed several dirty surfaces of equipment. Clean all equipment inside and out.
• Replace dishwasher trays if cant achieve the appearance of cleanliness.

Holy Innocents - Lower School (Food Service Inspections)
805 MOUNT VERNON HWY ATLANTA, GA 30327
View inspections:
April 13, 2015 Score: 98, Grade: A

Holy Innocents - Upper School (Food Service Inspections)
805 MOUNT VERNON HWY ATLANTA, GA 30327
View inspections:
April 13, 2015 Score: 90, Grade: A

Il Forno NY Pizza & Pasta II (Food Service Inspections)
5680 ROSWELL UNIT A SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
View inspections:
April 13, 2015 Score: 91, Grade: A

Marlow’s Tavern (Food Service Inspections)*
5590 PRADO PL ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections:
April 13, 2015 Score: 72, Grade: C

• Observed improper food storage in reach-in freezer.
• Observed mold inside ice maker machine. Burn ice, clean and sanitize
• All food temped in drawer under grill was too warm. cold food storage must be maintained 41 degrees or lower at all times.
• Drawer unit cooler, under grill on cook line, not in good condition in that drawers won’t remain closed. As a result unit can’t maintain food temps
• Invert all storage; do not double stack glasses
• Hand sink in kitchen does not have a properly working knob to provide cold water. Repair sink and do not shut water off under sink.

Panda Express (Food Service Inspections)
5620 ROSWELL RD STE 120 SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
View inspections:
April 10, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

Rays On The River (Food Service Inspections)
6700 POWERS FERRY RD SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30339
View inspections:
April 8, 2015 Score: 100, Grade: A

SUBWAY # 52255 (Food Service Inspections)*
5590 ROSWELL RD STE 130 ATLANTA, GA 30342
View inspections:
April 9, 2015 Score: 87, Grade: B

• Observed several food items stored on the line greater than 41 degrees. All food must be maintained 41 degrees or lower at all times.
• Observed chemicals hanging on the side of shelf over supplies/dishes. Chemicals must be stored in a designated area away from food/supplies/dishes.

Taco Mac Prado (Food Service Inspections)*
5600 ROSWELL RD STE 003 SANDY SPRINGS, GA 30342
View inspections:
April 9, 2015 Score: 82, Grade: B

• Observed several dented cans stored on shelf for service improperly. Dented/damaged canned goods are prohbited from use.
• Observed chemical bottle hanging on shelf with liquor bottles improperly. Also other chemical bottles in random places. Chemicals must be stored in designated area away from food and/or supplies.
• Observed staff using cup to scoop ice directly instead of using ice scoop as required.
• Observed staff using dish to scoop bulk food item instead of an actual scoop as required.
• Store open bulk food protected.
• Do not doublestack glassware
• Maintain all food storage containers clean
• Observed several equipment units (coolers/shelves) dirty throughout facility.
• Clean kitchen top to bottom and front to back. Inside and outside of all units. Above and below all surfaces.

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