Fruit flies and 'slime' reported at popular barbecue spot

Score: 61

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Score: 86

A popular Atlanta barbecue restaurant failed its recent health inspection, with officials reporting fruit flies and a "buildup of slime" in the ice machine.

Sweet Auburn Barbecue, located at 656 North Highland Ave., scored a 61/U following the Tuesday evaluation. It received a follow-up inspection the next day, and scored an 86/B.

A manager told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the restaurant had a couple small issues that ended up scoring heavily. The manager added that Sweet Auburn is dedicated to food safety.

According to the failed report, garbage was piled high. Officials also reported finding pork belly and chicken wings at higher-than-acceptable temperatures; the items were discarded.

Sweet Auburn Barbecue began as a counter at the Sweet Auburn Curb Market and then established a food truck before opening a full restaurant.

It hasn't been a great week for Virginia Highland-area restaurants. Yeah! Burger failed an inspection Tuesday and the manager responsible was fired.

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