The Score Card: Stone Mountain Restaurant Inspections

Here are the results of recent inspections of Stone Mountain restaurants and a summary of what the inspectors reported. To see more reports, go to the DeKalb County Board of Health website. The list includes restaurants in Stone Mountain city, in unincorporated Stone Mountain, and in Stone Mountain Park.

AUG 11

Name and location: Carnival Grocery, 5616 Redan Rd., Suite-D

Score: 88/B

Previous scores: 93/A on Apr. 6, 2011 and 81/B on Apr. 7, 2010

Violations cited: Freezer interior was unclean, potentially hazardous foods were not properly cooled, deep freezer door was in need of repair and there was a hole in the restroom wall.

Name and location: Rice China, 1230 South Hairston Rd. Suite-1-B.

Score: 86/B

Previous scores: 90/A on Aug. 17, 2010.

Violations cited: Food in walk-in cooler was left uncovered, food was not maintained at proper cold-holding temperature and shelves in walk-in cooler and bottom of prep table were rusting.

AUG 10

Name and location: Los Arcos Mexican Restaurant, 1171 South Hairston Rd.

Score: 87/B

Previous scores: 87/B on Mar. 31, 2011 and 77/C on Feb. 25, 2011.

Violations cited: Freezer interior was unclean, food was not properly stored, storage shelves had accumulated dust and employee's personal items were not stored in the designated area.

AUG 9

Name and location: Papa John's Pizza #415, 4108 Redan Rd.

Score: 92/A

Previous scores: 83/B on Jan. 25, 2011 and 93/A on Feb. 8, 2010.

Violations cited: Paper towels and disposable towels were not available near the sink, current inspection report was not posted, shelves of walk-in cooler were rusting and there were two holes in the rear storage area.