Avondale Estates, DeKalb County

RISING SON

124 N AVONDALE RD AVONDALE ESTATES, GA 30002

Food
Latest score
93
Sep 10, 2025
City
Avondale Estates
County
DeKalb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Sep 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Facility has unpaid permit fee. Invoice provided.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop used to dispense bulk item, with handle submerged in contents. Advised to have In-use utensil in non-TCS food stored with handle above top of food within closed container. COS scoop was removed.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build of grease and debris on hood, fryers, reach in freezer, outside of ice machine. CA. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build up grease beneath cooking equipment in main kitchen. CA. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 856 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mold like growth inside ice machine. CA. PIC advised to dump ice and clean and sanitize dish machine using EPA registered sanitizer.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer solution at three compartment sink and in sanitizer buckets well above 400ppm quat. CA. PIC advised that Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to Manufacturer's instructions between 200-400ppm quat. COS sanitizer was remade to a 200ppm quat solution.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cold water tap at handwash station in cooking area of main kitchen and hot water tap at produce sink in disrepair. CA. PIC advised to repair taps.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired permit posted. PIC advised to post updated permit.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build of grease and debris on hood above grill and fryers. CA. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing shield for light bulbs above hot line and ice bath. CA.PIC advised to replace shield.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 906 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mold like growth inside ice machine. COS Ice machine was cleaned and sanitized using EPA registered sanitizer. Observed rag sitting on food contact surface of cleaning dish. COS dish removed and sent to be re-washed.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed produce sink in disrepair and being used to house ice baths with TCS foods (Pico, sour cream and cut melon). Employee reported washing fruits and vegetables at 3 compartment sink. PIC advise to repair produce sink as raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no inspection report posted. 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.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired food permit posted. Must post updated food permit at all times.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop used to dispense bulk item (Panko), with handle submerged in contents. Advised to have In-use utensil in non-TCS food stored with handle above top of food within closed container.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up of grease on floor by water and build-up of dust and debris on floor by ice machine and behind personal items storage rack. Advised PIC to conduct thorough cleaning in these areas and to increase frequency of cleaning to avoid build-up.

Jul 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 7312 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS foods not cold-holding below 41F in prep-top cooler and reach cooler with drawers in main kitchen and reach-in cooler in bar area. COS: Pico de gallo and sour cream on ice bath where ice only touching the bottom of container. Observed all food items in prep-top cooler and one of the reach-in coolers with drawers cold-holding above 41F. COS: All food items were placed on the line in the morning were put on time as temperature control to discard at 1pm. Advised PIC to use time as temperature control for having food in cold-holding units for maximum of 4 hours to be discarded until cold-holding units are serviced. See asterisks in temperature log.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, white rice, not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COS sweet potatoes reheated to 175 on stove top. Advised to not use rice cooker that has electrical shortage issues. See asterisk in temperature log.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employee single service drinks without lid and straws. COS: Drink were discarded. Employees must drink from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed ice scoop placed in handwashing sink. They were using handwashing sink water to thaw potatoes. COS: Ice scoop removed. Hand washing sinks may be used for no purposes other than hand washing.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bar dishwasher machine and kitchen dishwashing machine not having any chlorine concentration. Corrective Action (CA): Advised person in charge (PIC) to correct sanitizing concentrations for dishwasher machine. PIC called dishwashing company to come fix and used 3-compartment sink to use 200ppm quat ammonium to sanitize dishes and glasses.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed organic black matter inside ice machine. COS: Ice machine was turned off and ice dumped out to be cleaned and sanitized. Advised to clean and sanitizer and dump ice twice before using ice.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door closed with sunlight coming out of bottom and side of door. Advised to place weather strip or fix door in a way that minimizes entry of sunlight and pests. Doors must be tight-fitting.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed biscuits being prepared with tray set on top of garbage can. COS: employee placed tray on table. No food can be prepared on garbage cans that could cause cross contamination with food being prepared.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak inside walk-in cooler near fans dripping above packaged cheeses, olives, and limes. Advised PIC to repair leak to prevent possible overhead contaimination. Packaged food may not be stored in direct contact with ice or water if the food is subject to the entry of water because of the nature of its packaging, wrapping, or container or positioning in the ice or water.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee items stored above food used for food service. COS: items relocated. Personal items such as phones and drinks must be placed in designated areas away from food-preparation surfaces.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single-service cups used as scoops for dry ingredients. COS: Single-service cups were discarded. Must use multi-use scoops with handles. Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed preparation sink with leak. Advised to fix leak.