Iron Age in Duluth receives a 60% on their recent health inspection

Iron Age, located at 2131 Pleasant Hill Road Suite B3 in Duluth, received a score of 60 points out of a possible 100 points during their 06/01/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(n),(p)Observed multiple risk factor violations during today’s inspection, resulting in an unsatisfactory score. Manager is not practicing active managerial control of facility. It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf)

Violation #2:
2-2B: .03(5)(k)1&2Observed multiple employee drinks in unapproved containers (water bottles) on prep counters in kitchen area. Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). (C)
Corrective Actions: Water bottles were discarded.

Violation #3:
2-2D: .07(3)(a)Observed multiple hand sinks throughout facility without soap. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Soap was placed at hand sinks.

Violation #4:
4-1A: .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v) (vi)(vii)(viii)Observed employees wash, slice, and peel onions, then put them back in the original packaging to be stored. Food shall be protected from cross contamination during display, storage, and preparation. (P)
Corrective Actions: Onions were discarded.

Violation #5:
4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed ice machine with significant build-up inside. SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf)

Violation #6:
6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety foods holding at temperatures above 41F in walk-in cooler. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION** Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P)
Corrective Actions: Items were discarded.

Violation #7:
8-2B: .07(6)(g)Observed multiple containers of chlorine sanitizer at too high of a concentration. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials used on food contact surfaces shall not exceed stated concentrations as listed on the EPA-registered label, in 40 CFR 180.940 and 40 CFR 180.2020, (100 ppm for chlorine and 400 ppm for quaternary ammonia). (P)
Corrective Actions: Sanitizers were remade.

Violation #8:
14B: .05(10)(e) 1,2,4Observed multiple pans being stacked while wet to dry. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C)
Corrective Actions: Pans were spaced to air dry.

Violation #9:
15B: .05(3)(h),(i)Facility’s test strips for sink-and-surface and chlorine sanitizers are expired. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (or ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. (Pf)

Additional remarks:
Note: All cold-holding and hot-holding in compliance unless noted otherwise.

Note: A follow-up inspection will occur on or before 06/10/2026. Correct violations or permit will be suspended.

Note: Two required additional routine inspections will occur within 12 months.

Note: Three or more consecutive violations on routine inspections will result in a permit suspension.

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