April's Place Southern Bistro
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
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APRIL'S PLACE SOUTHERN BISTRO, located at 2562 Fairburn Rd in Douglasville, GA, underwent a low-risk food service inspection on December 31, 2025. The inspection identified one critical violation concerning proper cold holding temperatures and one minor violation related to adequate equipment for temperature control. These noted violations pertain to maintaining proper cooling methods and ensuring foods are kept at appropriate cold holding temperatures.
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Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Dec 31, 2025 Inspection
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP, CRAWFISH, RAW CHICKEN BREAST, RAW TILAPIA, RAW SALMON, AND RAW WHITING COLD HOLDING IN THE PREP COOLER ABOVE 41 F IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC MOVED ITEMS, ADJUSTED TEMP OF COOLER, AND TOSSED TILAPIA.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP PLASTIC CONTAINER CONTAINING COOKED TURKEY WINGS BEING COOLED WITH AN OSCILLATING FAN CONTAINING DUST IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being co...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
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