UPDATE: This location was re-inspected Dec. 12 and received a 95/A. It was docked for failing to "post inspection score of 69 for public view," among other violations.
UPDATE (published Dec. 9): A Starbucks spokeswoman contacted The Atlanta Journal-Constitution late Friday afternoon with the following comment: "We are working closely with the local health department so we can continue to exceed the expectations of this store's customers and partners (employees). We swiftly took the necessary steps to address the citation, and anticipate full marks upon re-inspection of the store early next week."
ORIGINAL STORY: A major coffee chain failed a recent health inspection, with officials noting an "employee taking the trash out, and changing trash bags without washing hands with soap before making customers drinks."
The Starbucks, located at Twelve Atlantic Station, scored a 69/U following the Tuesday afternoon evaluation. The location's previous two scores from May and March were a 99 and a 100, respectively.
According to the recent report, an employee was also observed "plugging up (a) cell phone without washing hands before making customers drinks."
Officials reported "heavy food debris and cups under the cabinets, around and on mouse trap" and a "failure to provide proof/documentation of a certified food safety manager."
Starbucks did not immediately return requests for comment. Twelve declined to comment.
A legal notice was issued for the facility to correct all violations by Dec. 16.
