Jamaican spot fails inspection

A DeKalb County Jamaican restaurant failed a recent health check with the inspector noting a variety of issues.

Taste of Jamaica in Lithonia received a 65/U, according to the report.

The report notes concerns including dried blood in the bottom of a freezer, a toddler present in the kitchen and issues with gourd storage.

The restaurant’s management couldn’t immediately be reached for comment Friday, but an employee said they’re correcting the issues.

Restaurants that fail health inspections are typically rechecked in 10 days.

New item-Atlanta

A reader hopes something can be done along a busy corridor in northwest Atlanta.

“There is a traffic signal in northwest Atlanta which I believe is causing issues. At the corner of West Conway Drive, Mt. Paran Road and Randall Mill Road, the traffic signal which faces westbound Mt. Paran Road should be moved so that westbound traffic on West Conway Drive turning left does not see that signal when turning,” wrote Richard Siegel.

Siegel said the traffic signal turns green for West Conway Drive, and people turning left onto Mt. Paran Road immediately see the traffic signal meant for Mt. Paran traffic and stop again, which keeps people from West Conway from continuing onto Mt. Paran.

“If the traffic signal for westbound Mt. Paran traffic were moved eastward so that it could not be seen by West Conway traffic turning left, this problem would be resolved,” he added.

We sent this to the city and will keep you updated. 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

New item-Atlanta

Marianne DeHaan is worried over an apparent water leak in Atlanta.

“I believe there is something leaking under the street at Lanier Place, just east of North Highland Avenue. This has been evident for about three weeks and is getting larger,” she said.

We pledged to get to the bottom of the leak and will keep you posted. Days on list: 6 Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner Richard Mendoza, 404-330-6240, We want tips from across metro Atlanta. Call us at 404-526-2546 or send email to fixit@ajc.com. rmendoza@atlantaga.gov

Update-Atlanta

In early January, we told you about a reader’s concerns over the “tiny signs” on Freedom Parkway.

“These new signs at the intersection of Freedom Parkway and Boulevard are extremely small. I’m assuming they mistakenly put street signs up instead of intersection signs which are much bigger. Otherwise, this is not the item 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 heard back from the city. “The city of Atlanta’s Department of Transportation will replace the signs. They are scheduled to be replaced in the next 30 days,” wrote a spokesperson. Days on list: 9 Who’s looking into it: City of Atlanta Department of Public Works Commissioner Richard Mendoza, 404-330-6240,

Milton to pay panelists $50 per meeting

The Milton City Council has advanced proposals to pay $50 per meeting to members of four city boards and commissions.

The council recently approved a resolution and ordinance to provide compensation to Milton Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members. A proposal notes that a resolution adopted Dec. 1, 2008 to create the parks board did not authorize compensation for its members.

Also, the council accepted on first presentation an ordinance to compensate members of the Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals and Design Review Board. The measure is scheduled to return to the council on Jan. 30. Both proposals become effective upon a final majority vote by the council and ratification by the mayor.