Eatery corrects violations

Mimi’s Cafe near the Mall of Georgia has been reinspected after receiving a recent failed inspection.

The latest evaluation received a 96/A with the only violation reported was “buildup on both drink nozzle and clear dispensers on the soda dispensing machines.”

The restaurant had released the following statement after its failed Dec. 19 inspection:

“Food safety is our top priority and we will continue to be proactive to ensure this does not happen again. We are cooperating fully with the health department and took immediate action to correct all violations. While by law a re-inspection must be unannounced, we welcome it with confidence. Internally, we have provided food safety training to the entire management team and all team members. In addition, we have retained highly respected third party to provide additional training as well as the health department itself.”

Previously Mimi’s Cafe in Buford, received a 56/U for chicken that was improperly stored “behind” salmon and shrimp and above hamburger patties in one of the restaurant’s coolers. New item-Atlanta

A reader is concerned over tiny signs at a busy intersection.

“These new signs at the intersection of Freedom Parkway and Boulevard are extremely small. I took this picture three cars from the light. I’m assuming they mistakenly put street signs up instead of intersection signs which are much bigger. Otherwise, this is not the items to shrink in order to save money. How will you know where you are until you’re in the wrong lane at the light?” the reader asked.

We sent the item to the city and will keep you updated if the signs get super-sized. Days on list-6 Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner Richard Mendoza, 404-330-6240, rmendoza@atlantaga.gov

Fixed! Atlanta

In mid-December, a reader pointed out an error on one of the city’s street signs.

“Someone printed the Crestridge Drive NE sign incorrectly with NW. When they came to correct it instead of gluing the NE over the NW they glued it over the DR portion of the sign,” wrote the reader.

We learned that it has been fixed by the city. Additionally, city officials ask readers to call the 311 customer service line or visit ATL311.com to submit service related requests Days on list-10 Who got it fixed: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner Richard Mendoza, 404330-6240, rmendoza@atlantaga. gov We want tips from across metro Atlanta. Call us at 404-526-2546 or send email to fixit@ajc.com.

New item-DeKalb County

Rachel Schonberger wants something done about Fairoaks Road in DeKalb County.

“Fairoaks Road from Oak Grove Road to LaVista Road has been in disrepair for at least five years. DeKalb County paved half of it when the potholes became very dangerous. But the other half of the road remains in terrible shape, with the road bed again becoming hazardous,” she wrote.

Schonberger said she was told by a county commissioner and DeKalb County professionals that the road would be repaired in three to six months.

“But they didn’t tell us which three to six months and that was at least two to three years ago,” she added.

We sent the item to the county and got a quick response from the county.

The Fair Oaks project is in the process of being rebid in its entirety. The work is planned to be awarded and completed during 2017. In addition, a community meeting has been scheduled for 6:30 – 8 p.m. Jan. 5 at the Oak Grove United Methodist Church, 1722 Oak Grove Road, Decatur, said the county’s public information officer Elise Roberts. Days on list: 2 Who’s looking into it: Communications Manager Andrew Cauthen, acauthen@dekalbcountyga.gov.

Johns Creek seeks input on comprehensive plan

Johns Creek will seek public input for the update of its comprehensive plan at a three-day workshop in January.

Sessions are scheduled for 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 24; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Jan. 25 and 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Jan. 26 in the third-floor Council Chambers of City Hall, 12000 Finley Road.

Residents can attend one day or all three days, if they wish.

Planning, design, economic development and transportation consultants will be on hand to solicit ideas and answer questions about traffic congestion, future parks, undeveloped land, the redevelopment of existing shopping centers and the future Town Center.

During the workshop, children 8 years old and older will be invited to participate by “building” a future Johns Creek using the popular Minecraft game. Children are asked to bring their own laptops to play. To learn more: http://bit.ly/2eYog2D

For adults, a “Johns Creek Planning 101 Game” invites residents to build their ideal city by placing colored tiles on an interactive grid, and sharing the completed grid with the city. To play the game: http://bit.ly/2eQ5BbH

Information: www.ConnectJohnsCreek.com