The Recovery Village South Atlanta

Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing — Inspector Note: Observed previous score (88/B) from 1/9/2026 was not posted. The inspection report that was observed was a 90/A from 7/02/2025.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed debris build up and moldlike substances on the exterior surfaces of the coffee, juice, ice, and water machines.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed a hole in the ceiling of the mop room.

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used — Inspector Note: Observed employees personal beverages stored on food prep tables, along with headphones and cellphone. Employee removed personal items and placed them in a designated area.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed spiders in the mop room. Manager removed spiders and webs from the mop room.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed utensils (forks, knives, and spoons) with the lip contact surfaces stored directly in metal containers with debris inside. Manager removed metal containers and utensils to be cleaned. Observed kitchen drawers that hold food contact surface utensils in need of cleaning.

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed a pan of scrambled eggs previously cooked today being improperly cooled. Scrambled eggs were completely covered while still being cooled. Manager was advised of the proper cooling methods as well as the proper cooling procedures. Manager corrected on site. 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 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.

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean — Inspector Note: Observed food debris on the prep table bottom shelf where clean pots, pans, and cutting boards are stored. Please have all kitchen shelves cleaned from food debris to prevent contamination of clean equipment that is being stored on them. Observed old debris inside of the steam table. 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.

Insects, rodents, and animals not present — Inspector Note: Observed small dead ants throughout the main kitchen. Dead ants were observed on the floors of the kitchen, above the hand sink and 3 compartment sink, on prep tables, in the mop room, dry storage room, and inside of food containers in the prep top unit. Small mosquitoes were also observed on the floor behind the milk cooler on the serving line. Manager was advised to remove all dead bugs from the facility. 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pest (C) (l) Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed moldlike substances and small dead insects inside of food containers inside of the prep top cooler. Kitchen manager advised that the prep top cooler has not yet been used for food service. Kitchen manager was advised that equipment and dishes that are not in use must still be cleaned and stored in a designated area that prevents contamination. Manager was also advised to wash, rinse, and sanitize all food containers in the prep top cooler. 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. Pf.