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SMOOTHIE KING #681
2840 EAST WEST CONNECTOR STE 340 , AUSTELL, GA 30106-6850 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (February 10, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Inspection history
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B82February 10, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed several TCS foods (*see asterisks*) cold holding at above 41F in prep top cooler along front food service area. C/A: During cold holding, all TCS foods must be maintained at 41F and below. COS: Per PIC, food out of temperature less than 2-hours, food moved to RIF in main kitchen to rapidly cool and food on make line replenished with food measuring 41F and below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed all dry powder mixes (along prep top cooler and counter) and ice in ice bin stored uncovered, exposed to contamination along front food service area. C/A: Unless cooling, all food must be stored covered. COS: All food covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed in-use prep top cooler along front food service area cold holding at above 50F. C/A: Repair unit; Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use. *All TCS foods moved to other units within sufficient range; PIC must repair unit to adequately cold hold at 41F and below prior to resuming use. PIC has notified management regarding repairs to unit. COS-2/10/2025: Operator emailed photo confirmation of internal unit temperature following repairs; internal unit temperature 37F. The unit is allowed to be used.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (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.
A92January 16, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed several food items stored uncovered, exposed to contamination along front food service area (prep top unit, ice, and dry powder mixes). C/A: Unless actively cooling, all food must be stored covered. COS: All food covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed employee preparing smoothies without hair restraint along front food service area. C/A: 1. 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. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed non-current CDPH inspection report (Score: 100) posted along front food service area wall. C/A: 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.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”A98February 5, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water.
Water heater undersized; only 3 GPM at 98 F rise. At least 5.5 GPM required. C/A Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment Correct within 60 days.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”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-033-006334. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.