The 3Rd Spot
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2025
55
Score
The 3rd Spot, located at 400 Chattahoochee Row NW in Atlanta, GA, underwent a food service inspection on April 3, 2025. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 55, with five major and two minor violations noted. Key violations included issues with management knowledge and responsibilities, the adequacy and accessibility of handwashing facilities, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces.
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Inspection History
Apr 3, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
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Violations — Apr 3, 2025 Inspection
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the PIC not able to show in a verifiable manner that the employees are notified about the illnesses and symptoms they are required to report. COS- i emailed a copy of the employee red book to the PIC. 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)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a pitcher being stored inside the hand sink in the dish area. COS- pitcher was removed. 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)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pink slime on the interior flap of two ice machines. COS- ice machine will be 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 of soil or mold.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored as clean with old labels still attached. COS- dish was rewashed. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cutting boards with stains and gashes. Observed the preptop cooler cutting board stained. COS- PIC ordered more color cutting boards and show the receipt for the order. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed a high temperature dish machine and no irreversible temperature indicator. CA- temperature indicator shall be ordered and used. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the co...
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the interior of the freezers in the back storage area unclean with debris. CA- freezers shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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