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1260 W SPRING ST STE B , SMYRNA, GA 30080 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on July 7, 2026, scoring 56/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 87. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (July 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and employee health.
Inspection history
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B87July 16, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and employee health.
Observed the following TCS foods exceeding 7-day shelf life: Main Kitchen, reach in cooler 3: milk 7/09/26, chicken salad 6/29/26 Front food service, Cooler: Milk 7/09/2026.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed no CFSM certificate posted in public view of facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”PIC NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE, IN VERIFIABLE MANNER, THAT EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD C/A: PIC SHALL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE, IN VERIFIABLE MANNER, THAT EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD COS: employees signed employee health agreement EHS will issue notice of violation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed recent inspection report not posted in facility. CA 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)”U56July 7, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 8 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee handle ready to eat food for customer without washing his hands after being on his phone in the front food service area. CA :Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: Employee washed hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed TCS foods listed with asterisks cold holding above 41f in the main kitchen (*see asterisks*).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed the following TCS foods in reach in cooler 1 exceeding 7-day shelf life in the main kitchen: sausage patties 6/26/26, Sausage patties #2 6/26/26, Bacon 6/16/26, deli Turkey 2/26/26.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed spray bottle containing chemical stored with nozzle directly above clean and ready to use food utensils in the front food service area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”EHs observed no PIC present on the premises of the food service establishment. Manager stated on the phone that there is no PIC. CA There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed no CFSM certificate posted in public view of facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”PIC NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE, IN VERIFIABLE MANNER, THAT EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD C/A: PIC SHALL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE, IN VERIFIABLE MANNER, THAT EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD PIC WILL EMAIL EHS SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENTS WITHIN 10 DAYS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed several flies throughout the entire facility. Doors were not left open. CA: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)”Observed pack of Gatorade and pack of Soda bottles stored on the floor in the main kitchen near office area. CA:Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”B81February 25, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and employee health.
Observed the following TCS foods stored in reach in cooler 1 in the main kitchen exceeding 7-day shelf life: chicken salad mix (2/8) French toast batter (made with eggs/milk) (2/17), and pancake mix (made with eggs) (2/10).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed no CFSM certificate posted in public view of facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”PIC NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE, IN VERIFIABLE MANNER, THAT EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD C/A: PIC SHALL BE ABLE TO PROVIDE, IN VERIFIABLE MANNER, THAT EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO MANAGEMENT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD EHS WILL EMAIL EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENT AND FOLLOW UP WITHIN BY 2/7/2026 TO ENSURE IT HAS BEEN READ AND SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed utensils used for prepping food stored in the handwashing sink in the front food service.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”PIC unable to provide thermometer for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)”Observed employee in front food service area prepping food and drinks with watch and band on both wrists. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed no handwashing signage posted near hand washing sink areas in the main kitchen and front food service. . A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (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-033-003291. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
