What Now Atlanta has brought back our monthly health inspection column to inform diners and to help businesses find solutions to the common health and safety issues they may run into during operations.
Inspections take into account foodborne illness risk factors, defined as “food preparation practices and employee behaviors most commonly reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as contributing factors in foodborne illness outbreaks.” Also considered in inspections are good retail practices, described as “preventive measures to control the introduction of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.”
Some violations are corrected on site during the inspection, while others have a time frame by which they must be corrected. Please note that these scores are from particular inspections in March 2024 and may not represent the current health inspection status of an establishment.
Three establishments in Fulton County received failing health inspection grades of “U” (69 points or less out of 100) in March 2024, helping the month fare slightly better than February, which had four failed inspections.
Bojangles
- Where: 9135 Roosevelt Hwy, Palmetto, GA 30268
- Date: March 6, 2024
- Score: 65
- Inspection notes: Pool of water under ice machine; expired milk; broken tiles on kitchen floor and in walk-in cooler and freezer; unlabeled sauce containers (View full report here)
Chef Roast
- Where: 800 Forrest St NW Suite 24, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Date: March 22, 2024
- Score: 48
- Inspection notes: Raw fish stored with and above ready-to-eat food; several bags of open and uncovered food in freezer; food splatter and grease under, between and along stovetops and ovens; box of chicken observed directly on kitchen floor (View full report here)
Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee
- Where: 715 Peachtree St NE #101, Atlanta, GA 30308
- Date: March 20, 2024
- Score: 64
- Inspection notes: Buildup of a mold-like substance in ice machine; evidence of pests; food and debris buildup on walls and floor (View full report here)
Fortunately, there are solutions to health and safety issues that dining establishments can encounter, especially when it comes to a dirty or malfunctioning ice machine, a common reason for failed health inspections. What Now Atlanta is teaming up with Preferred Partner Easy Ice to help. Easy Ice offers commercial ice machine equipment subscriptions so business owners can be sure their beverages are crystal-clear of any issues. In addition to equipment, the brand offers preventive maintenance, repairs and a 24/7 ice machine service line.
Stay tuned for next month’s installment of failed health inspections.
