Sushi Avenue
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2025
67
Score
Sushi Avenue, located at 308 W Ponce De Leon Avenue, Suite C, Decatur, GA, underwent a food service inspection on February 19, 2025. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 67, with one critical violation, two major violations, and one minor violation noted. Specific concerns included the absence of a certified food protection manager, issues with the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces, and improper cold holding temperatures.
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Inspection History
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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Violations — Feb 19, 2025 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM document posted in the facility 05/2024. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation within 30 days
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Ice may not be used until ice machine is cleaned. Discussed with PIC that ice machine must be cleaned according to manufacture's guidelines to prevent buildup of slime.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods in reach top cooler cold holding at a temperature above 41F. CA: Employee discarded spinach, pork base ramen, salad, and tofu. Discussed with person in charge, 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. CA: 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 tempura batter, flour, panko, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. COS: PIC labeled all unidentifiable foods with common name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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