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Vinh's Cafe
4140 JONESBORO RD STE A-11 , FOREST PARK, GA 30297 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 26, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, employee health and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B81May 26, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, employee health and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed food contact surfaces of the white panel of the ice machine in the main kitchen stored as clean with buildup and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to inform regarding foodborne illnesses/symptoms. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and agreement forms shall be produced upon request of the Health Authority. Advised PIC to obtain an employee health policy and agreement forms and to maintain on file.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Upon arrival, observed no paper towels in main kitchen hand sink and men's restroom hand wash sink. Advised to place paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed hand wash sink in main kitchen blocked by dishes. Advised must keep unblocked and that hand wash sink is for hand washing only.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Upon arrival, observed the front door open. Advised to close.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed most recent inspection report not posted. Advised to post most recent inspection in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed scoop with handle down in coffee. Advised to move with handle facing up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed heavy build up inside reach in freezer in main kitchen. Advised to clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”B83May 27, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving employee health, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to inform regarding foodborne illnesses/symptoms. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and agreement forms shall be produced upon request of the Health Authority. Advised PIC to obtain an employee health policy and agreement forms and to maintain on file.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Upon arrival, observed hand soap not supplied at the designated handwash sink. Advised PIC that soap shall be supplied at the designated at all times. COS: PIC placed hand soap at the designated handwash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed the designated handwash sink obstructed with multiple wiping cloths in the main kitchen Advised PIC that handwash sinks shall be maintained and unobstructed at all times. Advised PIC to remove multiple wiping cloths from the designated handwash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed food contact surfaces of the white panel of the ice machine in the main kitchen stored as clean with brown/black residue. Also observed food contact surfaces of the interior portion of the microwave stored as clean with residue. Advised PIC that all equipment and food contact surfaces of utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice machine and microwave.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Upon arrival, observed the front door open. Advised PIC that all outer opening shall be protected from pest and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: PIC closed the front door of the establishment.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed Provisional Permit expired during time of inspection. Advised PIC that a Food Service Establishment shall have a current permit posted. Advised PIC to obtain the 2025 Food Service Establishment and to post in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”B88April 2, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, employee health and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed food contact surface of the white panel of the ice machin stoed as clean with brown residue. Advised PIC that all equipment and food contact surface of utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to inform regarding foodborne illnesses/symptoms. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and agreement forms shall be produced upon request of the Health Authority. Advised PIC to obtain an employee health policy and agreement forms and to maintain on file.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Upon arrival, observed hand soap not supplied at the designated handwash sink. Advised PIC that soap shall be supplied at the designated at all times. COS: PIC placed hand soap at the designated handwash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Upon arrival, observed paper towels not supplied at the designated handwash sink. Advised PIC that paper towels shall be supplied at the designated hand wash sink at all times. COS: PIC supplied the designated handwash sink with paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Upon arrival, observed the front door open. Advised PIC that all outer opening shall be protected from pest and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: PIC closed the front door of the establishment.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Upon arrival, observed large gaming system stored in the middle of the kitchen area. Advised PIC that all personal belongings shall be placed in a designated area. Advised PIC to remove large gaming systems from the kitchen area and to place in the lobby.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (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-031-002234. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.