UPDATE: The restaurant passed a re-inspection Thursday with an 81/B. The new report noted nearly 10 violations, including a "heavy presence of flies in main kitchen," "build up inside of drink nozzles" and an old inspection report displayed for patrons instead of the recent failed one. See the full report.
ORIGINAL STORY (June 22): A Chinese restaurant failed a recent health inspection, with officials noting it is in need of a thorough "deep cleaning."
Lucky Buddha, located at 529 10th St. NW, scored a 64 following the Friday afternoon evaluation; 69 and below is considered failing. Its prior score, from December, was an 80/B.
The restaurant also failed two inspections last year.
According to the recent report, there was “an accumulation of a black mold like substance on the chute of the ice dispenser of the beverage machine.”
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Officials also reported an accumulation of “meat blood on the floor of the walk in freezer” and “old encrusted food debris on the floors, walls, gaskets, hinges, shelves and ceilings of reach in coolers.”
A man who answered the phone at the restaurant Friday said a manager was not immediately available for comment.
529 10th St. NW
Atlanta, Ga. 30318
Score: 64
