North Druid Hills, DeKalb County

IRON AGE

2947 N DRUID HILLS RD ATLANTA, GA 30329

Food
Latest score
94
Oct 7, 2025
City
North Druid Hills
County
DeKalb
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed the dish machine in the main kitchen in-use measuring 10PPM Chlorine. CA: Advised PIC Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. 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 P, and shall be used as follows:

  1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution. PIC has been advised to discontinue usage of the dish machine and wash, rinse and sanitize at the 3-compartment sink until repairs have been made, PIC has also been advised to email a via to tairyn.broadnax@dph.ga.gov of the dish machine being tested before resuming operation

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee towel drying dishes during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

  1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

  2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a prep top cooling measuring 56F holding TCS food items above 41F. CA: Advised PIC

  1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

  2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

  3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened. COS: PIC discarded TCS food items and will discontinue using the unit until repairs are made, PIC has been advised to provide an update on the unit before placed resuming storage of TCS foods

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chop sticks and spoons stored inside of 2 metal bowls with the mouth portion in direct contact with debris accumulation stored on the prep table in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

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 a scoop with the handle in direct contact with rice stored inside a bulk container. CA: Advised PIC . During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon. COS: PIC removed the scoop and placed it at the 3-compartment sink to be re-washed and sanitized during time of inspection

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several dishes stacked while wet on drying racks in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 1 reach-in freezer and 1 2-door reach-in cooler with food debris build-up along the bottom and gaskets. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop holder stored along the side of the ice machine with debris inside the holder in direct contact with the scoop during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC removed the holder and placed inside the 3-compartment sink to be washed and sanitized during time of inspection

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 soda gun nozzles with black debris present during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC . Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC sanitized during time of inspection

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed the bar dish machine unable to produce chlorine during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC 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 P, and shall be used as follows:

  1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution. PIC has placed the machine out of order until serviced, a follow-up will be conducted, PIC has been advised to wash, rinse and sanitizer in the main kitchen

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sauce bottles stored on the server station without any labels during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC . Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several plastic cups stored next to the drink machine in the main kitchen stacked wet. CA: Advised PIC Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

  1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

  2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. COS: PIC removed the cups and placed at the 3-compartment sink to be re-washed and sanitized during time of inspection

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 containers of metal spoons stored laying flat with the mouth portion at risk of direct contact with hands during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Knives, forks, and spoons that are not pre-wrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided. COS: PIC placed the containers in the 3-compartment sink to be re-washed and sanitized during time of inspection

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 936 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket with wiping cloths holding chlorine measuring 0PPM. CA: Advised PIC wiping cloths shall be stored in a chemical sanitizer that meets the requirements. COS: PIC remade sanitizer bucket to 200PPM Quats during time of inspection

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 tong handle in contact with pineapples inside the prep top cooler and scoop down inside a bulk container in direct contact with rice. CA: Advised PIC during pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored with the handle above the food item. COS: PIC removed utensils and washed at 3-compartment sink

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic cups and plastic containers stacked while wet. CA: Advised PIC to properly air dry before stacking

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility unable to provide temperature gauging device for high heat dish machine. CA: Advised PIC In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC unable to provide chlorine test strips for bar dish machine during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided

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 cellphone stored with dry storage items, employee personal drinks stored inside the reach-in freezer next to facility items and employee drink and charger stored on clean dish rack. CA: Advised PIC designated areas shall be used and provided. COS: All items relocated to designated area during time of inspection

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed 4 chemical bottles throughout the main kitchen and 1 at the bar without a common name/label. CA: Advised PIC once removed from the original container chemicals shall be labeled. COS: PIC labeled bottles during inspection

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several sauce bottles and bulk containers of dry products not labeled. CA: Advised PIC to label with the common name. COS: PIC labeled items during time of inspection

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several metal pans and cups stacked while wet. CA: Advised PIC to properly air dry before stacking