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3459 COBB PKWY NW STE 2 , ACWORTH, GA 30101-4015 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and management & training.
Inspection history
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B82June 23, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and management & training.
Observed lettuce, sour cream and cheese cold holding above 41 degrees in prep top cooler (see asterisked foods on temp log). C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety cold foods shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded items at time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”CFSM certification expired 1/2025. EHS told PIC she has 30 days to send proof of enrollment in class. C/A:Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed scoops without handles stored directly in sugar and flour. C/A: To prevent contamination scoops must have handles if stored in food product. COS: PIC removed scoops from food products at time pf inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”This inspection deducted 18 points, but only 14 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B87December 19, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and management & training.
Observed lettuce and tomato cold holding above 41F in prep cooler (see asterisked foods on temp log). C/A: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety cold foods shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded items at time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”CFSM certification expired 1/2025. EHS told PIC she has 30 days to send proof of enrollment in class. C/A:Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”A90November 6, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and food storage.
Dishes observed being washed and rinsed then stored for air-drying without first being sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Facility unable to provide a thermometer that can be used for cold, thin foods (only meat thermometer (starts at 120 F) with thick probe available).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)”Numerous squeeze bottles of sauces, oils, and sour cream observed without labels.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”A90November 2, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving temperature control.
Observed several TCS food items such as hot dogs and mozzarella cheese in the 3 door reach in cooler cold holding above 41F. Food items over 41F are marked with an asterisk on the food temperature log.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed 3 door reach in cooler had an ambient temperature of 47F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (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-033-004185. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.