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Roaches, flies, gnats reported at restaurant near DeKalb college

Sautéing, searing and pan-frying are the most common forms of mastering heat in the kitchen. Learn them, and a world of recipes is open to you. (Lizzy Johnston/The New York Times)

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Sautéing, searing and pan-frying are the most common forms of mastering heat in the kitchen. Learn them, and a world of recipes is open to you. (Lizzy Johnston/The New York Times)
By Joshua Sharpe
July 5, 2017

Harar Mart, near the Clarkston campus of Georgia State University, failed its recent health inspection due to concerns about insects.

The business, located at 4890 Memorial Drive, got a 62 on the check last Thursday, according to the inspector's report.

The report said roaches, flies and gnats were found in the business. Also of concern for the inspector was egg shells stored in a bin with whole tomatoes and meat stored on the floor in a bowl with the store packaging on it.

There was no signage on handwashing at the sink, and the inspector also took issue with the person in charge not being able to answer questions about proper food storage methods.

A message left at the restaurant wasn’t immediately returned Wednesday.

Restaurants that fail inspections are generally rechecked within 10 days.

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Harar Mart

4890 Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain

Score: 62

Full report: here.

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