Cava in Atlanta receives a 75% on their recent health inspection

Cava, located at 2333-A Peachtree Road North East Suite 26-28 in Atlanta, received a score of 75 points out of a possible 100 points during their 03/13/2023 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1
4-2A – food stored covered
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed rice, sugar and lentil containers uncovered food stored covered Advised to obtain proper containers to avoid contamination.

Violation #2
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed several metal pans put away as clean Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Violation #3
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed prep table with noticable food debris on it. Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils – Cleaning Frequency Advised PIC to increase cleaning frequency when food preparation is completed.

Violation #4
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed failure to hot hold items in front serving area, sweet potato 82F and chicken was 110F Hot Holding Advised PIC to bring items to proper temperature before returning to serving line.

Violation #5
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed failure to date mark chicken in WIC Date marking CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

Violation #6
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed wet cloth on front counter Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and laundered daily

Violation #7
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several dishes wet stacked in dish storage area Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required CA: Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and may not be towel dried.

Violation #8
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed food debris on floor throughout the kitchen. Observed mold on walls behind the dishwasher Floor, Walls, & Ceilings, Cleanability Advised PIC that kitchen and prep area were in need of a deep cleaning

Violation #9
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several employee drink cups on serving tabels Designated Areas for Employee Activity, CA: Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Remarks
dishwasher sanitizer concentration 50ppm
3 compartment sink sanitizer concentration 200ppm

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