THE DROP @ MERCER ATLANTA scores 74; inspectors cite food condition issues

1. 01

   Food condition

   Item 3-1C ↗

   Observed sliced Swiss cheese with organic growth in prep cooler next to grill. Also observed shredded cheddar cheese, sliced Swiss cheese and sliced green bell peppers in prep cooler to the left of the pizza oven with organic growth.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(1)

   Observed sliced Swiss cheese with organic growth in prep cooler next to grill. Also observed shredded cheddar cheese, sliced Swiss cheese and sliced green bell peppers in prep cooler to the left of the pizza oven with organic growth. COS: Foods discarded CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 3-1C ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
2. 02

   Food-contact surface sanitation

   Item 4-2B ↗

   Observed mechanical dish machine reading 0ppmcl after multiple uses. Sanitizing dispenser does not turn nor dispense any solution automatically but did suspense solution when manually pushed.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(6)(n)

   Observed mechanical dish machine reading 0ppmcl after multiple uses. Sanitizing dispenser does not turn nor dispense any solution automatically but did suspense solution when manually pushed. Discussed to not use dish machine for ware washing until it can read at least 50ppm cl per the manufacturer's levels of recommendation and the dispenser can run automatically. Discussed having a technician to service the dish machine. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions New Violation. Correct By: 11/12/2026

   Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
   New violation

   Correct by
   Nov 12, 2026

3. 03

   Cold holding

   Item 6-1A ↗

   Observed foods stored on top portion prep coolers next to grill and to the left of pizza oven unable to maintain 41F or below. See *** in temperature log.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

   Observed foods stored on top portion prep coolers next to grill and to the left of pizza oven unable to maintain 41F or below. See *** in temperature log. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Foods placed in ice baths. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
4. 04

   Food labeling and containers

   Item 10D ↗

   Observed 2 large containers of boiled eggs in the outside walk-in cooler with a manufacturer expiration date of 11/3/26. COS: Eggs discarded.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(8)(b)

   Observed 2 large containers of boiled eggs in the outside walk-in cooler with a manufacturer expiration date of 11/3/26. COS: Eggs discarded. CA: Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 10D ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
5. 05

   Required permits and notices

   Item 13A ↗

   No inspection report posted in public view. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.02(1)(d)

   No inspection report posted in public view. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. New Violation. Correct By: 11/09/2026

   Official report · Item 13A ↗
   New violation

   Correct by
   Nov 9, 2026

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.