What Now Atlanta presents 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.
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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 September 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 September 2024, a slight decrease from the previous month.
Earl of Sandwich
Where: 209 Edgewood Ave SE, Suite 110, Atlanta, GA 30303
Date: Sept. 11, 2024
Score: 66
Previous two scores: 77 (March 13, 2024) and 75 (Aug. 22, 2023)
Inspection notes: Rag stored in hand sink; slime inside soda nozzle; soda machine leaking; debris inside microwave; several food items not labeled; most recent health inspection score not posted. (View full report here.)
Note: Owner Charles Wang told What Now Atlanta that all issues have been rectified and they were swiftly re-scored to 89.
Landmark Diner
Where: 3652 Roswell Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
Date: Sept. 4, 2024
Score: 61
Previous two scores: 95 (March 5, 2024) and 78 (Feb. 29, 2024)
Inspection notes: Raw meat and fish stored above dressings and ready-to-eat vegetables; strawberries observed with white mold-like substance; bin of chicken wings stored uncovered; dented cans. (View full report here.)
Sweet & Fresh
Where: 708 Spring St NW, Suite C, Atlanta, GA 30308
Date: Sept. 18, 2024
Score: 44
Previous two scores: 80 (Jan. 12, 2023) and 100 (Dec. 4, 2019)
Inspection notes: Black mold-like buildup in ice machine; employee observed slicing food without gloves on; items stored in freezer uncovered; large flies throughout facility. (View full report here.)
Fortunately, there are solutions to health and safety issues that dining establishments can encounter. A dirty ice machine is a common reason for failed health inspections, so What Now Atlanta has teamed 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. In the meantime, here are additional resources from Easy Ice to help keep your ice machine in good shape:
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previous month scores should be August & July. Why doesn’t her report list the “actual” previous month scores?
Hello! The two previous scores are from the last two times a restaurant was inspected prior to the most recent one. Restaurants are not inspected every month.