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.
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 August 2024 and may not represent the current health inspection status of an establishment.
Four establishments in Fulton County received failing health inspection grades of “U” (69 points or less out of 100) in August 2024, a slight decrease from the previous month.
Persis Biryani Indian Grill
Where: 631 N Main St, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30009
Date: Aug. 29, 2024
Score: 58
Previous two scores: 92 (Jan. 10, 2024) and 57 (Dec. 21, 2023)
Inspection notes: Ice buildup on food in freezer; damaged cans; flies throughout kitchen; chicken stored on floor. (View full report here)
Simmer Cafe
Where: 3424 Peachtree Rd, Suite 150C, Atlanta, GA 30326
Date: Aug. 27, 2014
Score: 69
Previous two scores: 100 (Nov. 2, 2023) and 100 (Aug. 23, 2022)
Inspection notes: Pink slime-like substance in ice machine; grease buildup on hood vents and walls around grill; bug crawling on floor in ice machine area; raw chicken stored above vegetables; burger toppings stored uncovered. (View full report here)
Sugar Factory Kitchen
Where: 1080 Peachtree St NE, Suite 10, Atlanta, GA 30309
Date: Aug. 1, 2024
Score: 49
Previous two scores: 54 (July 19, 2024) and 96 (Jan. 25, 2024)
Inspection notes: Heavy black slime buildup in ice machine; raw chicken stored over tomatoes, above steaks and next to burgers; grease buildup between grills; cook without hair restraint preparing food. (View full report here)
Wing Depot
Where: 3389 Roosevelt Hwy, College Park, GA 30349
Date: Aug. 14, 2024
Score: 65
Previous two scores: 80 (Nov. 20, 2023) and 82 (Feb. 13, 2023)
Inspection notes: Mildew-like buildup on deflector plate in ice machine; roaches crawling on door of and corners of the facility; holes on wall and floor; ready-to-eat food in cooler not date-marked. (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:
