RANYS COFFEE receives B in DeKalb County health inspection

1. 01

   Food-contact surface sanitation

   Item 4-2B ↗

   Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. At the time of inspection, one unclean metal spoon was observed stored in direct contact with food contact surfaces of vegetable prep sink in kitchen.

   Inspector’s full note +

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

   Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. At the time of inspection, one unclean metal spoon was observed stored in direct contact with food contact surfaces of vegetable prep sink in kitchen. Said utensil was placed in sink by food worker after use. Corrected on Site: Person in charge had food worker remove said utensil and wash, rinse and sanitize sink. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
2. 02

   Thawing methods

   Item 11C ↗

   Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; 2.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(c)

   Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking , or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) ; 3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process; At the time of inspection approximately 2 pounds of raw chicken was observed left to thaw on top of reach in cooler in kitchen. As per food workers statement , said food item was removed from reach in cooler at rear of establishment and placed on top of said area to thaw or later use to make chicken dish for lunch menu. Corrected on Site: Food worker placed said food item into reach in cooler in kitchen to be used at a later time . " Just thaw it" poster was provided. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 11C ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
3. 03

   Equipment cleanliness

   Item 15C ↗

   Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. At the time of inspection, an accumulation of old food residue, grease and dust were observed of interior of reach in coolers and an accumulation of grease residue on ventilation hood filters.

   Inspector’s full note +

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

   Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. At the time of inspection, an accumulation of old food residue, grease and dust were observed of interior of reach in coolers and an accumulation of grease residue on ventilation hood filters. Person in Charge was advised to clean said surfaces and to create a cleaning schedule to avoid accumulation and contamination of food products by 9/25/2026 and to send pictures via email to inspector. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 15C ↗
   New violation
4. 04

   Sewage and wastewater disposal

   Item 16C ↗

   Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater. Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law.At the time of inspection, condensate liquid was observed draining into a pan in side of two door reach in cooler at rear food and non food storage area.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater. Condensate drainage and other non-sewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law.At the time of inspection, condensate liquid was observed draining into a pan in side of two door reach in cooler at rear food and non food storage area. Person in charge was advised to have condensate liquid drained into a floor drain or indirect waste drain. Person in charge was advised to have reach in cooler serviced by a licensed refrigeration technician and send invoice to inspector via email by 10/13/26 New Violation. Correct By: 10/13/2026

   Official report · Item 16C ↗
   New violation

   Correct by
   Oct 13, 2026

5. 05

   Facility maintenance and cleanliness

   Item 17C ↗

   Maintenance and Operation.(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

   Maintenance and Operation.(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product and cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. At the time of inspection floors in main kitchen around cooking equipment,under sinks and under food and non food storage shelves were observed encrusted with old food debris and grease. Person in charge was advised to clean said areas and create a cleaning schedule to avoid accumulation and contamination of food products by 10/13/26 and send email to inspector. New Violation. Correct By: 10/13/2026

   Official report · Item 17C ↗
   New violation

   Correct by
   Oct 13, 2026

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