Improperly washed hands and “dirty” shelves were a few of the reasons an American Deli in Atlanta failed its recent health inspection.
The popular wing spot, located on 790 Glenwood Ave., received a score of 55, according to the Fulton County Board of Health. Anything below 70 is considered failing.
According to the inspection, employees did not wash their hands for the required amount of time. Staff must use soap for at least 20 seconds before placing them under the water to rinse.
But what likely did the restaurant in were repeat violations. The inspector noted they’d flagged the restaurant three times for improperly storing meat and for employees wearing jewelry. Dirty shelves were also noted during prior health inspections.
One employee had on a bracelet during the inspection, according to the report. Only ring bands without any stones are allowed.
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Other violations include “greasy/dirty” cardboard placed under floor mats in front of fryers and personal food being stored with restaurant food.
The inspector also noted the restaurant still displayed its score of 80 from a Nov. 14, 2017 inspection date instead of its more recent health inspection score of 77.
General Manager Nancy Lee said the inspection was one of the toughest ones she’s experienced.
“We just want to follow through with whatever is needed and required,” Lee told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Monday.
That includes training employees on properly washing hands and storing food items in ways to avoid cross contamination.
“If they don’t get that education, they won’t know what to do,” she said.
Lee said she is meeting the with Fulton County health board Wednesday about the inspection.
Read the full report here.
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