Iron Age, located at 2131 Pleasant Hill Road Suite B3 in Duluth, received a score of 65 points out of a possible 100 points during their 04/17/2024 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1
1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(l), (n)Due to today’s score and multiple risk factor violations, the person-in-charge was not able to demonstrate active managerial control. 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)(j)1&2Water bottles for employee throughout kitchen above food or clean utensils. Employee drink in container without lid and straw stored above food in stand up freezer. 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: Drinks discarded.
Violation #3
2-2D: .07(3)(b)Multiple sinks throughout kitchen did not have paper towels at them. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, or a hand drying device. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Paper towels were placed at hand sinks.
Violation #4
2-2D: .06(2)(o)Employee using handsink to rinse knife at two different occasions. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Sink cleaned and sanitized.
Violation #5
2-2D: .07(3)(a)Several handsinks throughout kitchen did not have soap. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Person in charge provided soap at sinks.
Violation #6
3-1D: .04(5)(f)Facility’s parasite destruction letter is from 2022. If the fish are frozen by a supplier, a written letter of parasite destruction from the supplier stipulating that the fish supplied are frozen to a temperature and for a time specified under subsection (5)(e) of this Rule may substitute for the records specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection. (Pf)
Violation #7
6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety foods holding at temperatures above 41F (see temp log). Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P)
Corrective Actions: Items were discarded.
Violation #8
12A: .04(4)(q)Observed multiple containers of beef being stored on the floor in walk-in cooler and freezer. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: 1) in a clean dry location; (C) 2) where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (C) and 3) at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. (C)
Corrective Actions: Beef was removed from floor.
Violation #9
14B: .05(10)(e) 1,2,4Several clean containers stacked together wet. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. (C)
Corrective Actions: Containers separated to allow air drying.
Violation #10
15B: .05(3)(h),(i)Facility does not have chlorine or sink-and-surface test strips. **SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION** A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L (or ppm) of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Test strips were obtained.
Violation #11
18: .07(2)(m)Exit door on side of kitchen not tight-fitting nor self-closing. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: 1) filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (C) 2) closed, tight-fitting windows; (C) and 3) solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C)
Additional remarks:
Note: All cold-holding and hot-holding in compliance unless noted otherwise.
Note: A follow-up inspection will occur on or before 04/26/2024.
Note: A required additional routine inspection will occur on or before 04/17/2025.
Note: Three or more consecutive violations on routine inspections will result in a permit suspension.
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