PITA MEDITERRANEAN STREET FOOD receives A in DeKalb County health inspection

1. 01

   Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

   Item 2-2B ↗

   OBSERVATION: Food employee observed drinking from an open cup while on the food line. Open cup stored on the stainless steel prep table.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2

   OBSERVATION: Food employee observed drinking from an open cup while on the food line. Open cup stored on the stainless steel prep table. COS: Cup discarded and staff educated on drinking in the food service area- disposable cup w/lid and straw and stored away from/below food, single service items, etc.. CA: 1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 2-2B ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
2. 02

   Equipment cleanliness

   Item 15C ↗

   Interior of the middle rear Avantco freezer, interior of the rear right side of right Avantco cooler and gasket on the small prep top cooler have some build-up. CA: (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)

   Interior of the middle rear Avantco freezer, interior of the rear right side of right Avantco cooler and gasket on the small prep top cooler have some build-up. CA: (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 15C ↗
   New violation
3. 03

   Insects, rodents, and animals not present

   Item 18 ↗

   OBSERVATION: Several flying insects (fruit flies or gnats) observed near the mop sink/soda boxes, rear Avantco freezers, icee machine. CA: (k) Controlling Pests.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)

   OBSERVATION: Several flying insects (fruit flies or gnats) observed near the mop sink/soda boxes, rear Avantco freezers, icee machine. CA: (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 18 ↗
   New violation
4. 04

   Insects, rodents, and animals not present

   Item 18 ↗

   OBSERVATION: 3 Zevo pest devices observed in the facility near the clean dishes, food and bowls. COS: Manager removed devices.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(2)(k)

   OBSERVATION: 3 Zevo pest devices observed in the facility near the clean dishes, food and bowls. COS: Manager removed devices. CA (k) Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation. 1. Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. 2. Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area; and (ii) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 18 ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation

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