La Patrona Mexican Resturant, located at 2714 Shallowford Rd Ste A in Atlanta, received a score of 59 points out of a possible 100 points during their 03/14/2024 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(l)(n)(o) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed small child in the kitchen eating upon arrival. CA: Advised PIC Persons unnecessary to the food service establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. COS: Child was removed from the kitchen during time of inspection
Violation #2:
2-2A – management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) – responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed PIC unable to provide employee health policy. CA: Advised PIC The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food
Violation #3:
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed 2 coffee mugs stored on the prep table next to cutting board with cut onions upon arrival. CA: Advised PIC 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 will be allowed. COS: PIC removed coffee mugs and placed inside the 3-compartment sink
Violation #4:
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed 3 employees inside the main kitchen along with a small child eating upon arrival. CA: Advised shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. COS: PIC removed all food from the kitchen during time of inspection
Violation #5:
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(1) – safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cucumbers with mold stored inside the glass reach-in cooler. CA: Advised PIC food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS: PIC discarded cucumbers during time of inspection
Violation #6:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw chicken stored next to metal containers of raw pork and raw beef inside the prep top reach-in cooler uncovered. CA: Advised PIC food shall be protected from cross contamination. COS: PIC rearranged cooler and placed lids on containers
Violation #7:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several food items both cooked and raw stored inside reach-in coolers uncovered. CA: Advised PIC on proper food storage. COS: PIC covered all food items during time of inspection
Violation #8:
11C – approved thawing methods used
511-6-1.04(6)(c) – thawing (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw meats stored inside the meat sink thawing at room temperature. CA: Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: PIC turned on running water
Violation #9:
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 facility with 2020 food service permit. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post in public view
Violation #10:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed several bulk-containers with seasonings and spices with heavy debris build-up. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues
Violation #11:
16A – hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) – water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: ] Observed no hot water available at the hand washing sink. CA: Advised PIC tot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment
Violation #12:
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 dried up raw animal food blood on the floor inside the walk-in freezer. CA: Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.
Violation #13:
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: ] Observed employee personal items stored throughout the main kitchen (cell phones, purses). CA: Advised PIC on designated areas. COS: PIC removed all items
Violation #14:
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 visible light at the back door. CA: Advised PIC filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings shall be repaired
Additional remarks:
Provided new employee health policy and observed Norovirus EPA registered Germicidal Bleach
Education flyers: cooling , thawing and date marking provided
**Owner was contacted and notified food service permit fees and fire marshal needs to be submitted to our office ASAP, please contact Dekalb Public Health Admin at 404-508-7900
511-6-1-.10 Compliance Procedures: (o) (1) Voluntary Closure. A food service establishment that is graded as a “U” and does not earn at least a grade “C” within ten (10) days of receiving the “U” will be requested to voluntarily close until all violations are corrected and/or have enforcement action taken to suspend or revoke the food service permit. 511-6-1-.10 Compliance Procedures: (o) (2) Voluntary Closure. A food service establishment that is graded as a “U” on two consecutive routine
Inspections will be asked to voluntarily close until all violations are corrected and/or have enforcement action taken to suspend or revoke the food service permit.
Joint inspection conducted with Ashley Clark