What Now Atlanta is bringing 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 operation.
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 January 2024 and may not represent the current health inspection status of an establishment.
Seven establishments in Fulton County received failing health inspection grades of “U” (69 points or less out of 100) in January 2024.
American Deli
- Where: 2685 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Suite H-3, Atlanta, GA 30315
- Date: Jan. 4, 2024
- Score: 52
- Inspection notes: Food containers stored with old labels; boxes of fries stored on floor, grease buildup and dripping on vent hood (View full report here)
Higher Taste
- Where: 1150 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
- Date: Jan. 5, 2024
- Score: 63
- Inspection notes: Insects in kitchen; food not covered in storage (View full report here)
New Dragon Chinese, Thai and Japanese
- Where: 1170 Collier Rd NW, Suite D, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Date: Jan. 31, 2024
- Score: 67
- Inspection notes: Food stored on floor; vent hood with heavy buildup resulting in grease dripping (View full report here)
King Crab ATL
- Where: 1000 Northside Dr NW, Suite 1200, Atlanta, GA 30318
- Date: Jan. 17, 2024
- Score: 58
- Inspection notes: Dressing, cheese and seafood held past disposal dates; bottled beverages for sale without labels; dirty dishes stored as clean (View full report here)
Sky View Restaurant and Bar (High Society Buckhead)
- Where: 3201 Cains Hill Pl NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
- Date: Jan. 11, 2024
- Score: 64
- Inspection notes: Cheese covered in mold-like substance; food stored on floor (View full report here)
Thai 5
- Where: 1148 Euclid Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
- Date: Jan. 11, 2024
- Score: 64
- Inspection notes: Roaches in kitchen and fruit flies in bar area; seasonings stored without labels (View full report here)
Urban Hai
- Where: 77 12th St NE, Suite 7, Atlanta, GA 30309
- Date: Jan. 22, 2024
- Score: 68
- Inspection notes: Raw meat stored and handled incorrectly, black organic matter observed in ice machine (View full report here)
Like Urban Hai, ice machines marred by mold, grime and bacteria are a common reason for failed health inspections, What Now Atlanta has observed.
Fortunately, there are solutions to health and safety issues that dining establishments can encounter, especially when it comes to a dirty ice machine. 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.
