Friends on Ponce

736 Ponce De Leon Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Friends On Ponce, located at 736 Ponce De Leon Ave in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on June 5, 2025. The inspection identified three major and one minor violation, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, management knowledge and responsibilities, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. This inspection follows two previous scored inspections, which have historically shown a pattern of low-risk findings.

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Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
70
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Jun 5, 2025 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice dumped inside the hand sink in the bar area. COS- PIC was told hand sink is to be used for and washing only and no dumping. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the PIC not able to show in a verifiable manner that employees are told about the employee illness reporting agreement. COS- a copy of the red book was emailed to the owner. 511-6-1.03(2)(m) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf and
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black buildup on the interior flap of the ice machine. Observed the buildup come off when I wiped my alcohol wipe across the interior flap. COS- PIC had ice machine cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation o...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a box of single service cups stored directly on the floor. COS- box of cups were removed off the ground. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored...
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
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