Just Dogs ATL

Observed multiple TCS foods above 41°F (coleslaw, cheese, provolone cheese, and cooked fries observed at 57 degrees and above.

511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

Observed employees handling and cooking food without a hair or beard restraint. Advised PIC to make sure that hair is always restrained while handling food items. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Observed a leak coming from the HVAC system in the storage room causing stagnant water build up on the floor. PIC will have the HVAC system repaired by 6/15/2026.

511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

A splash guard will need to be installed on the side of the handwashing sink to prevent contamination of clean dishes on the drain board of the 3-compartment sink. The splash guard must be smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

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Observed the restroom door without a self-closing device on. Trash can with a lid also not provided in the restroom for sanitary napkins.

511-6-1.06(5)(h) - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

511-6-1.07(2)(l) - Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (C) (l) Toilet Rooms, Enclosed. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

Observed some ceiling tiles in the restroom buckling. Ceiling tile in the restroom must be repaired by 6/15/2026.

511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) 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 products.

2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

Observed an employee cell phone stored above the hot holding unit on the preparation line.

Observed employees handling and cooking food without a hair or beard restraint. Advised PIC to make sure that hair is always restrained while handling food items.

511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.

1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

Observed water nesting on the bottom floor of the reach in cooler. Have a plumber to check the area for a clogged drain line or other issues. Make sure to keep area dry and maintained in good repair.

A splash guard will need to be installed on the side of the handwashing sink to prevent contamination of clean dishes on the drain board of the 3-compartment sink. The splash guard must be smooth, easily cleanable, and nonabsorbent.

Observed the bottom of the prep table underneath the grill and the lid underneath the prep top cooler in need of cleaning then sealing. Both have an accumulation of rust.

511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Observed a thick accumulation of old food debris on the interior surface of the microwave. Please clean regularly.

Observed the restroom door without a self-closing device on.

511-6-1.07(2)(l) - Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (C) (l) Toilet Rooms, Enclosed. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door.

Observed excessive trash build-up around outside dumpster area.

511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.

(p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

Observed some ceiling tiles in the sitting area/dining room with water damage. If the ceiling is leaking, repair the leak, then replace the ceiling tile.

Observed the ceiling tiles in the unisex restroom not made of a nonabsorbent material. The tile has water damage and is buckling.

511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - Wall & Ceiling Coverings & Coatings; Wall & Ceiling Attachments (C) (f) Wall and Ceiling Coverings and Coatings.

1. Wall and ceiling covering materials shall be nonabsorbent, light colored, and attached so that they are easily cleanable.

2. Except in areas used only for dry storage, concrete, porous blocks, or bricks used for indoor wall construction shall be finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.

(g) Walls and Ceiling, Attachments.

1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 of this subsection, attachments to walls and ceilings such as light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments shall be easily cleanable.

2. In a consumer area, wall and ceiling surfaces and decorative items and attachments that are provided for ambiance need not meet this requirement if they are kept clean.

Observed wiping cloths in a chlorine solution above 200 ppm and beginning to bleach out. Employee diluted the sanitizer solution.

Observed excessive trash build-up around outside dumpster. Trash can was also observed to not have a drain plug.

Observed ceiling tiles in the sitting area with water damage and buckling, as well as buckling of the ceiling tiles in the restroom.

Observed ceiling tiles in the sitting area with water damage and buckling, as well as buckling of the ceiling tiles in the restroom.

Observed ceiling tiles in restroom not made from a non-absorbent material

Observed multiple TCS foods above 41°F (coleslaw, tomatoes, cheese, and hot dogs).

Observed chili being hot held below 135°F.

Observed no thermometers located in reach-in coolers near the warmest area of the cooler.

Observed employee without hair restraint.

Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizing solution above 200 ppm.

Observed trash build up around dumpster.

Observed ceiling tiles in bathroom with staining and buckling.

Observed no permit displayed.

Observed single-service take out containers not stored 6" off the floor.

Observed incorrect test strips in the establishment. Test strips were for QAC sanitizer when chlorine sanitizer was being utilized.

Observed inside of prep cooler lid with build-up of debris.

Observed dumpster without drain plug.