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Full-Service DeKalb County Permit: fsp-044-001744

ARTHUR M BLANK HOSPITAL FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT

2220 N Druid Hills Rd, Atlanta, GA 30329

96 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-04-20
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
A (96) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-04-20 • Violations Cited: 1
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-001744_2026-04-20_23711
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed pink debris inside the ice shoot from the ice machine next to the Smokehouse BBQ station. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC placed the machine out of service and placed a work order for the machine to be cleaned

B (82) Routine
Inspection Date: 2025-10-15 • Violations Cited: 4
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-044-001744_2025-10-15_23710
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 11A Good Retail Practice Corrected On Site (COS)

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed multiple TCS food items stored in walk in cooler, reach in cooler and prep top cooling with lids on tight. COS: Lids were removed from TCS food items and advised to use DPH poster for proper cooling methods. C/A: 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Item 15A Good Retail Practice

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used — Inspector Note: Observed 1 cooler drawer under at the grill island (*62F) and 1 single-door reach-in cooler maintaining 50*F unable to properly hold TCS food items at 41*F or below. CA: Advised PIC equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified. Maintenance was contacted and on-site during time of inspection Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

Item 2-2D Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible — Inspector Note: Observed ceramic bowls stored in hand sink at the pizza station bar island. COS: Ceramic bowls were removed by PIC and sink was sanitized. C/A: 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

Item 6-1A Critical / Risk Factor Corrected On Site (COS)

Proper cold holding temperatures — Inspector Note: Observed several TCS food items stored inside the prep top cooler, single-door reach-in cooler across from the POS system, prep top in main kitchen, single door travel reach in cooler and cooler drawer at grill island measuring temperatures above 41*F during time of inspection (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: Advised PIC except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded food items due to end of service during time of inspection.