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1296 ATLANTA HWY Ste F107 , AUBURN, GA 30011 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (February 3, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving pest control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B87February 3, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving pest control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Green beans were being prepped in the dining room. The dining room had carpet and non cleanable ceiling tiles. Food prep must take place in an approved area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)”Fly strips were hanging in the kitchen upon arrival. Fly strips may not be used in the kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”The screen door in the kitchen is not tight fitting. The screen door must be replaced with a tight fitting door or a door sweet added to the bottom to fill the gap.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Single service articles are stored on drink crates in the carpeted dining room. Single service articles must be stored on proper shelving in an area designated for single service article storage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with rust, grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris or the shelving must be replaced.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A90July 15, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and food storage.
The establishment has many broken and non food grade plastic containers being used to store food. The broken and non food grade containers must be replaced with clear or white food grade containers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(j) - single-service and single-use articles, safe and clean (p, c)”The screen door in the kitchen is not tight fitting. The screen door must be replaced with a tight fitting door or a door sweet added to the bottom to fill the gap.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”A knife was stored between the prep tables. Knives must be stored in a clean dry space. The knife was removed and placed in the dishwash area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Single service articles are stored on drink crates in the carpeted dining room. Single service articles must be stored on proper shelving in an area designated for single service article storage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A90October 2, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and food storage.
A leaking/dripping faucet was observed at the 3 compartment sink. All leaking/dripping plumbing must be repaired.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Multiple flies were observed in the kitchen. Contact a pest control operator to assist in the reduction of the flies.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”The screen door in the kitchen is not tight fitting. The screen door must be repaired or a door sweep added so that the door is tight fitting.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Single service articles are stored on drink crates in the carpeted dining room. Single service articles must be stored on proper shelving in an area designated for single service article storage.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A90February 6, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Noodles, in the cooling state, were placed in a deep, plastic container with a lid and placed in the reach in cooler. The noodles were divided into smaller containers and placed in the walk in cooler to rapidly cool to 41F or below. All food items must be cooled using the proper cooling methods such as using ice baths, shallow pans and loosely covering the container. Corrected on site.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Green beans were being prepped in the dining room. The dining room had carpet and non cleanable ceiling tiles. Food prep must take place in an approved area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)”The shelving throughout the kitchen is unclean with grease, dust and food debris. The shelving must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of grease, dust and food debris. Repeat.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”The floors, walls and ceiling in the kitchen are unclean with food debris, dust and grease. The floors, walls and ceiling must be cleaned more thoroughly to prevent the accumulation of food debris, dust and grease. Repeat.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Phone, keys and other personal items were stored on the same shelf as food items. Designate an area for personal items.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 712669.. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.