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3451 COBB PKWY NW STE 9 , ACWORTH, GA 30101-4000 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
85 / 100 · Good
Last inspected July 20, 2026
4 inspections on record · average score 81

Most recent inspection (July 20, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control. This restaurant scored as low as 70 on June 18, 2026 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

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B85July 20, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed shell eggs, cut cabbage and cooked chicken cold holding above 41 degrees in prep cooler 2 (see asterisked food items on temperature log). Observed pooled eggs cold holding above 41 degrees in prep cooler 1. C/A: TCS foods in cold holding must be held at 41°F or below. COS: PIC moved Discarded food items at time of inspection.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Observed several food items throughout facility held in facility over 24 hours not date marked. C/A: xcept when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: PIC date marked all food at time of inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
C70June 18, 20264 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and pest control.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatFood separated and protected.

Observed raw shrimp and raw beef stored above cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Observed raw shrimp and raw beef stored above noodles in reach in cooler. C/A: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. COS: PIC moved all raw foods items below ready to eat foods at time of inspection.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed raw shrimp, raw beef, cooked chicken and pork egg rolls cold holding above 41 degrees in reach in cooler (see asterisked food items on temperature log). C/A: TCS foods in cold holding must be held at 41°F or below. COS: PIC moved Discarded food items at time of inspection.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatFood stored covered.

Observed raw chicken, pork eggrolls, chopped onions, cooked chicken stored uncovered in reach in cooler. C/A: Unless cooling Food must be stored covered to prevent contamination. COS: PIC covered all food items at time of inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineRepeatInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed one fly trap with flies attached above dry storage foods and one above dishwashing station where clean dishes were stored. C/A:Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area; and (ii) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”

This inspection deducted 30 points, but only 25 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B82July 17, 20254 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and pest control.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatFood separated and protected.

Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked chicken and raw chicken stored above celery in walk in cooler. Observed raw shelled eggs stored above vegetables in reach in cooler. C/A:C/A: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. COS: PIC moved raw shrimp, raw chicken and raw shelled eggs below ready to eat foods at time of inspection.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed two live cockroaches on kitchen floor near prep coolers in main kitchen. C/A:Controlling Pests. 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.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed cooked chicken wings, onions, and chopped peppers stored uncovered in walk in cooler. C/A: Food must be stored covered to prevent contamination. COS: PIC covered all food items at time of inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed one fly trap with flies attached above dry storage foods and one above dishwashing station where clean dishes were stored. C/A:.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”
B88January 13, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and menu & labeling.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed Raw chicken and raw steak stored above cooked chicken in the walk in cooler. C/A: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables. COS: PIC moved cooked chicken above raw chicken and raw steak at time of inspection.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood properly labeled; original container.

Observed several sauce bottles without identifying labels. C/A: Food packaged in a food service establishment, shall be labeled COS: PIC labeled all sauce bottles at time of inspection.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, 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-033-000228. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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