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Scotch Bonnet Jamaican Eatery, located at 4454 Campbellton Rd SW in Atlanta, received a score of 40 points out of a possible 100 points during their 10/15/2025 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food employees not washing their hands in a hand sink or in an approved automatic handwashing facility while handling multiple things. 511-6-1.03(5)(c) – When to Wash (P) (c) When to Wash. 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;P (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. PIC instructed on when to wash hands while cooking.
Violation #2:
2-1C – no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) – preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food (ribs & cooked chicken with their bare hands and the establishment could not provide or has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) – Preventing Contamination from Hands (P), (Pf), (C) (4) Protection From Contamination After Receiving. (a) Preventing Contamination from Hands. 1. Food employees shall wash their hands as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.03(5). 2. Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. P 3. Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready- to-eat form. PIC advised not to touch ready to eat food with bare hands.
Violation #3:
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed missing proof of training for employee health policy for each food handler. 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) – Responsibility of permit holder, PIC, and Conditional employees. Providing employee health policy red book. Code> Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food
Violation #4:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed hand sink in the restroom not functional at the time of operation. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) – Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. PIC advised to fix hand sink immediately.
Violation #5:
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed that Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. 511-6-1.03(6) – Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. PIC advised to put together or purchase one.
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 chicken (dripping liquid) and pork/beef ribs stored together in reach-in freezer in the back of the kitchen, and ready to eat chicken stored together with raw chicken. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. PIC separated foods.
Violation #7:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed food contact utensils are not sanitized after washing and facility has no test strips. 511-6-1.05(6)(o) – Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization using Detergent Sanitizers(C) (o) Manual Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization Using Detergent-Sanitizers. If a detergent-sanitizer is used to sanitize in a cleaning and sanitizing procedure where there is no distinct water rinse between the washing and sanitizing steps, the agent applied in the sanitizing step shall be the same detergent-sanitizer that is used in the washing step. PIC will ensure utensils are washed and sanitized.
Violation #8:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed won out cutting board used 24 hours ago and not washed. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC advised to replace cutting boards.
Violation #9:
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 cold holding ready to eat chicken sitting on kitchen counter at 60 F. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC moved chicken into a cooler.
Violation #10:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(h) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple prepared(cooked) food in all the reach in coolers not date marked to determine when to discard. code> 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . PIC instructed the correct way of date marking ready to eat foods.
Violation #11:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(4)(d) – food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: observed food in containers without labels in coolers and in storage bins. code> (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
Violation #12:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(8)(b) – expired foods (p)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed expired milk date 10/06/25 in reach in cooler unit 2. 511-6-1.04(8)(b) – Expired Foods (P) (b) Expired Foods. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. PIC advised to discard.
Violation #13:
12B – personal cleanliness
511-6-1.03(5)(j) – hair restraints (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee cooking with no hair/beard restraints. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) – Hair Restraints: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Advised person in charge that all food employees handling food shall wear a hair restraint.
Violation #14:
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
511-6-1.04(4)(m) – wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed sanitizer napkin inappropriately kept, not clean and not in sanitizer solution at the time of inspection. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) – Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. Advised PIC that Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution.
Violation #15:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the most current current inspection report not posted at the time of inspection 511-6-1.02(1)(d) – Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. PIC instructed to post current report.
Violation #16:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation table or cooking equipment. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) – In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). PIC will re-wash sanitize utensils.
Violation #17:
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 – single-service/single-use items stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed bags of cabbages stored on kitchen floor at the time of inspection. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 – Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. PIC moved foods.
Violation #18:
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) – temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed PIC does not use sanitizer nor a test strip and could not provide one at the time of inspection. Observed failure to properly label ware wash sink in main kitchen. Advised Person in charge ware wash sink has to be labeled wash, rinse, and sanitize. Advised PIC to make use of sanitizer and test strips.
Violation #19:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed failure to keep nonfood contact surfaces free of accumulations. The interior bottom of reach-in coolers and freezers accumulated with food debris/residue. Interior of freezer with an ice buildup. PIC was advised that Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. 2. Observed tat the shelf liners in the rear storage area are not in good condition so they are no longer cleanable. Ensure that all shelf surfaces are in good condition and cleanable. 3. The mounted wall shelves in the cook area are extremely soiled and in bad condition. All storage equipment/supplies must be in good condition. If the shelves cannot be cleaned enough to have the appearance of cleanliness then replace with shelves in good condition and clean to sight/touch. 4. Aluminum foil is not an approved permanent liner that can be placed and not changed daily. Recommend placing shelf liners instead of using foil. PIC instructed to clean up immediately.
Violation #20:
17A – toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
511-6-1.07(3)(e) – toilet tissue, availability (pf)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed toilet room door not self-closing and no paper towel and hand soap. 511-6-1.07(5)(i) – Closing Toilet Room Doors (C) (i) Closing Toilet Room Doors. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule shall be kept closed. 511-6-1.07(3)(e) – Toilet Tissue, Availability (Pf) (e) Toilet Tissue, Availability. A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. PIC will ensure to provide all that is necessary for a hand sink.
Violation #21:
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: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed wear and tear, holes and cracks throughout the facility walls, cabinets, floor, and kitchen equipment. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC will start repair immediately.
Violation #22:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed infestation of roach and mice, rodent droppings on floor in the kitchen frozen foods storage area, in the rest room, on the counter and and near mop sink. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) – Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. PIC will have licensed CPO trap and eradicate rodents. Also observed evidence of nesting in ceiling and light shown through areas in wall / ceiling.
Additional remarks:
Legal notice issued for a temporary close down to eradicate infestation
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