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Blimpies, located at 1509 Virginia Ave in Atlanta, received a score of 66 points out of a possible 100 points during their 10/21/2024 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(g) – handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed failure to maintain adequate number of hand sinks for convenient usage. Observed one hand sink at front food service area and no hand sink at main kitchen dish area. CA: 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, at least one handwashing sink, a number of handwashing sinks necessary for their convenient use by employees in areas specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule, and not fewer than the number of handwashing sinks required by law shall be provided. Pf
Violation #2:
2-2E – response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
511-6-1.03(6) – clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed failure to provide a vomit and diarrhea clean-up procedure for the establishment. CA: Advised pic to obtain a kit prior to the follow-up inspection.
Violation #3:
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(3)(e) – package integrity (pf)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed dented cans in the storage area. COS: PIC removed dented cans from storage area.
Violation #4:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food in both prep top tables over 41 F. It appears that both units are in need of repair. Cold holding food must be held at 41 F or below. Food was discarded and do not use either unit until they are repaired. Correct immediately.
Violation #5:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(b) – working containers, common name (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored hanging from shelving with no indication as to its contents. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material COS: PIC labeled
Violation #6:
12D – washing fruits and vegetables
511-6-1.04(4)(g) – washing fruits & vegetables (pf)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Facility is utilizing 3 comp sink to wash vegetables. Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form.
Violation #7:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) – permit, displayed (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed failure to post most up to date permit within public view. Observed no permit posted at facility Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers
Violation #8:
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) – frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed failure to remove refuse at a frequency to reduce pile up. Observed refuse stored in front of back door instead of taken out. Frequency. Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. PIC discarded refuse
Violation #9:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed failure to maintain facilities in good repair. Observed several broken floor tiles in main kitchen Observed several broken ceiling tiles in front dining area. Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
Violation #10:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed back door to kitchen not properly sealed. Observed around the bottom of back door light coming through. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors
Additional remarks:
Facility will need to submit change of ownership