THE HUMMING BIRD RESTAURANT
1046 Holcombe Rd, Decatur, GA 30032
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Official Inspection History
2 recorded inspectionsFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed cutting boards unclean with black substance in grooves. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed cart used to store foods unclean with debris build up. Advised to have deep cleaned. Observed ventilation hood unclean with grease debris build up. CA: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed the inside of ALL reach in coolers and freezers unclean with food debris build up on the inside. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed floors under equipment and sinks unclean with debris build up. Observed walls and ceilings unclean with food debris build up. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. Corrective Action: 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. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed unnecessary items in main kitchen causing debris build up. Advised to have items not used removed to prevent pest. CA:511-6-1.07(5)(n) - Maintaining Premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (C) (n) Maintaining Premises. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed gnats in main kitchen near drains and box of plantain. Advised to increase pest control. Email report to: [REDACTED EMAIL] CA: 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.
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed employee rinsing thermometer off at the hand sink in main kitchen. COS: Employee was educated on where to wash. Employee complied and moved thermometer to the dish pit to be washed properly. C/A: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - Where to wash (Pf) (d) Where to Wash. Food employees shall clean their hands in a handwashing sink or approved automatic handwashing facility and may not clean their hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Pf
Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed water bottle stored in hand sink in main kitchen. COS: water bottle removed from and hand sink and advised sink shall ONLY be used for handwashing. Corrective Action: 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. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed inside of microwave unclean with debris build up in direct contact with food. COS: Microwave was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was on site advised to increase cleaning frequency. 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - Cooking & Baking Equipment (C) (c) Cooking and Baking Equipment. 1. The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This subsection does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified under subsection (7)(b)3(v) of this Rule. 2. The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed foil lining the dry storage shelf. COS: Foil was removed while inspector was onsite. CA: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.
Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed cart used to store foods unclean with debris build up. Advised to have deep cleaned. Observed ventilation hood unclean with grease debris build up. CA: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed floors under equipment unclean with debris build up. Corrective Action: 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. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed unnecessary items in main kitchen causing debris build up. CA:511-6-1.07(5)(n) - Maintaining Premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (C) (n) Maintaining Premises. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter. Advised to removed
Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed live flies in main kitchen. Advised to increase pest control. Email report to: [REDACTED EMAIL] CA: 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.
Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events — Inspector Note: Establishment does not have EPA approved chemical for norovirus clean up. COS: Correct EPA approved chemical was purchased while inspector was onsite. CA: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. Pf
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed inside of microwave unclean with debris build up in direct contact with food. 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - Cooking & Baking Equipment (C) (c) Cooking and Baking Equipment. 1. The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This subsection does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified under subsection (7)(b)3(v) of this Rule. 2. The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. COS: Microwave was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was on site advised to increase cleaning frequency.