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125 RIVERSTONE TER , CANTON, GA 30114 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on May 11, 2026, scoring 61/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 99. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (May 18, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A99May 18, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed water leaking and pooling on floor in reach-in cooler to right of bulk ice machine. Walk-in cooler door is also not self-closing. Both were noted on the last two inspections. Must fix.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”U61May 11, 202616 violations
Inspectors recorded 16 violations, 10 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed shredded cheese and cut lettuce being cold held on ice at 52°F and 56°F, respectively. Bags storing these products were on an improper ice bath; creating a proper ice bath was discussed with CFSM during last inspection. TCS foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS by correcting ice bath.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed chicken being hot held between 118-140°F in steam table. TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by reheating on flat top.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed meat sauce served for lunch not cooled to 70°F within 2 hours of reaching 135°F due to poor cooling methods. Temperature of meat sauce was 92°F in the center at 4:50 pm. Employees who began cooling process for sauce were no longer present for dinner shift and dinner staff were unaware of how long sauce had been cooling for. Health Authority recommends use of a cooling log. 1. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P COS by discarding.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitize within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed chlorine not dispensing from dish machine. Health Authority primed dish machine several times, however, chlorine did not dispense. Chlorine must dispense at 50 ppm. COS by discontinuing use of dish machine. PIC called Ecolab to come service machine. Do not use machine for sanitizing until chlorine dispensing at proper concentration. NOTE: employees must use test strip to check concentration daily.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed red sauce prepped 4/27 stored in walk-in cooler. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P COS by discarding.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed no person in charge (PIC) present at time of inspection. There must always be a PIC present to ensure safe food handling. COS by PIC coming.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) not posted in public view. This was noted on previous inspection. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed no verifiable employee health policy for care givers/resident assistants. At time of inspection, a care giver was cutting chicken in the kitchen. 511-6-1.03(2)(m) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees must be 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. PIC must ensure that all food employees read and sign form within 72 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed several TCS food items such as milk, hot dogs, boiled eggs, and cheeses not exempt from date marking not dated. Items were stored longer than 24 hours. TCS foods must be dated if stored longer than 24 hours. COS by discsarding.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed opened employee canned drink stored on food prep counter where chicken was actively being cut. Also observed tumblers and other bottled drinks in kitchen. Employee drinks must be in a disposable cup with a straw and a lid and stored away from the food prep area. COS by moving. Personal cups are not permitted.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed care givers and servers not wearing hair restraints while engaging in food prep/handling. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. NOTE: if servers are solely carrying plates to resident tables then they are not required to wear hair restraints. Once they begin cutting food and assisting with food orders on the line as observed, then they must wear a hair restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Today's score must be posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed food service permit not posted in public view. Permit was provided via email during last inspection. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed water leaking and pooling on floor in reach-in cooler to right of bulk ice machine. Walk-in cooler door is also not self-closing. Both were noted on previous inspection but were not corrected. Must fix.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed significant mold build-up on food storage shelves in walk-in cooler. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Shelves must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized within 7 days.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”C70March 10, 202615 violations
Inspectors recorded 15 violations, 11 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed butter packs and heavy cream being cold held above 41°F. Temperature were go ahead 80°F and 64°F, respectively. TCS foods must be cold held at 41 or below. COS by discarding.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS foods in walk-in cooler being cold held about 41°F due to door being left a jar. Ambient temperature of unit with door a jar was around 44°F and ambient temperature of unit with door closed was around 37°F. [SEA TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS]. Corrected on site by shutting door.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed baked potatoes being hot held at 120°F and steam table. There was no water in steam table. Also observed burger patties being held at room temperature and temping 88°F . Both items from lunch with the intention to serve again at dinner. TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by reheating.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed pink and black mold along interior portions of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitize within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed person in charge drop knife on the floor then take knife to three compartment sink to only sanitize then immediately rinse with water. Dirty dishes must be washed with soap, rinsed in water, and then sanitize for at least 15 seconds. Sanitized dishes must air-dry. COS by returning knife to warewash area and grabbing a new knife to use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)”Observed sausage patties prepped 2/28 stored in walk-in cooler. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P COS by discarding.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed milk that expired 3/7 stored in refrigerator located in activity room. Also observed cottage cheese that expired 3/2 stored in walk-in cooler. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. COS by discarding.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed no verifiable employee health policy for kitchen staff and resident assistants. 511-6-1.03(2)(m) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees must be 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. PIC must ensure that all food employees read and sign form within 72 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed several utensils stored as clean but visibly dirty. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS by rewashing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed ham, sausage links, and cut melons prepared on previous days not date marked. TCS food store longer than 24 hours must be dated. COS by discarding.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed dead insect trapped in cap of milk gallon in reach-in cooler. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. COS by discarding.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed uncovered employee drink stored in food prep area. Employee drinks must be in a disposable cup with a straw and a lid and stored away from the food prep area. COS by moving.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed back door left wide open. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS by closing door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Today's score must be posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed food service permit not posted in public view. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. Must post.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”B86April 28, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving employee health, menu & labeling and temperature control.
Observed unwrapped apples in front snack/coffee area. 511-6-1.04(4)(u) - Food Display (P) (u) Food Display. 1. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the consumer before consumption, food on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards, display cases, or other effective means. P COS by wrapping apples in plastic wrap.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(u) - food display (p)”Observed no verifiable employee health policy for kitchen staff and resident assistants. 511-6-1.03(2)(m) - Person-in-Charge Duties (Pf) Food employees and conditional employees must be 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. PIC must ensure that all food employees read and sign form within 72 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed severely dented can at hermetic seal not properly segregated. Can was supposedly being returned to supplier. 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - Segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (Pf) (c) Segregation and Location. Products that are held by permit holder for credit, redemption, or returned to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. Pf COS by properly separating from other food items.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)”Observed no chlorine test strips for dish machine. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf Must provide chlorine test strips.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed plastic utensils in front snack/coffee area improperly stop with lip-contact part facing upward. 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - Kitchen and Tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (C) 2. Knives, forks, and spoons that are not pre-wrapped shall be presented so that only the handles are touched by employees and by consumers if consumer self-service is provided. COS by inverting.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”Observed significant mold build-up on food storage shelves in walk-in cooler. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Shelves must be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized within 7 days.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed areas of low grout throughout kitchen area. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Floors must be regrouted.
−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)”A94January 23, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed dish washer not dispensing the sanitizer. Must use dish sink until the dish washer gets fixed. Observed the concentration of the quat sanitizer at 0ppm in the dish sink as well as in the sanitizer buckets. Must be between 200and 400ppm. COS by making a new solution.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed facility does not have chlorine test strips to check the sanitizer concentration for the dish washer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed in use utensils such as spatulas and whisks held in cold water. Must either cold hold them below 41 degrees in the cooler or hot hold in the water above 135 degrees or cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Make sure to write the time and date on the container if cleaning and sanitizing every 4 hours. COS by placing these utensils in the 3 compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (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 FSP-028-001049. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
