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3009 BUFORD HWY NE , BROOKHAVEN, GA 30329 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
81 / 100 · Good
Last inspected September 2, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 85

Most recent inspection (September 2, 2026): Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.

Inspection history

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B81September 2, 20269 violations

Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed several TCS food items measuring temperatures above 41*F during time of inspection stored inside all cold holding units (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG).

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed 2 pans of cooked whole wings and 1 pan of mashed potatoes holding inside the warmer cabinet below 135*F.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed blackeye peas and gravy stored inside 1 steam well and melted butter and butter sauce in another holding at temperatures below 135*F.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed light debris inside the blue ice scoop holder in direct contact with the ice scoop.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control.

Observed several food items cooling prepared at 11am actively cooling and placed inside the 3 reach-in coolers on the cook line for immediate service.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”
RoutineRepeatUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed metal pans stacked while wet stored above the 3-compartment sink and on the dish drying rack.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed 1 hot box measuring 78*F ambient unable to hold food items at 135*F or above, discovered gasket in disrepair.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed 2 steam wells unable to hot hold food items at 135*F or above.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed the walk-in cooler holding TCS food items measuring 56*F and door requiring food employees to actively push the door closed.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”
A91December 3, 20255 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control.

Observed 2 trays of cooked turkey wings stored on a cooling rack in the main kitchen cooling at room temperature measuring 71*F and 69*F.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”
RoutineRepeatUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed metal pans stacked while wet stored above the 3-compartment sink and on the dish drying rack.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”
RoutineRepeatNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed rust along the green rack near the condenser and light debris on 2 other green racks inside the walk-in cooler.

−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)”
RoutineRepeatPhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed a cracked floor tile holding standing water in the dish pit.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Observed employee cellphone stored on top of a the prep top cooler and employee personal drink cups stored on the prep table.

−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)”
A90April 24, 20259 violations

Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and pest control.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed the side table can opener stored as clean with food residue build-up.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed plates stored as clean underneath the prep table with food residue.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed the green rack across from the dish machine with heavy dust accumulation holding clean dishes.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Observed no chlorine test strip for measuring the sanitizer in the dish machine and incorrect Quat test strips for sanitizer dispensed at the 3-compartment sink.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”
RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed the back door propped open upon arrival.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
RoutineUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed metal pans stacked while wet stored above the 3-compartment sink.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed 3 cutting boards on the cook line heavily stained.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed heavy debris along the green racks inside the walk-in cooler in need of cleaning.

−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)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed several cracked floor tiles holding water in the dish pit and holes in the white brick wall next to the dish machine.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”
B84September 12, 20246 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed several TCS food items measuring temperature above 41*F during time of inspection (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG).

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

Observed several TCS food items below 135*F stored inside the warmer cabinet (SEE TEMPERATURE LOG).

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control.

Observed several containers of fresh cooked pasta noodles cooling with lid tightly secured with condensation build-up inside of the containers inside the walk-in cooler and 3 trays of turkey legs cooling at room temperature.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”
Critical (supporting)Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed 1 live roach near the hand sink next to the dish machine and another above the prep top cooler in the main kitchen.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”
RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed evidence of dead roaches in the main kitchen.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed reach-in cooler across from the stove holding TCS food items above 41*F maintaining at 47*F ambient.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”
B80January 4, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatFood separated and protected.

Observed carton of raw eggs stored above container of cooked short ribs and chicken sausage also raw fish stored next to raw chicken and raw salmon stored next to cooked pasta noodles inside 2 reach-in coolers across from the fryer during 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-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed metal portion of the side table can opener stored clean with black debris.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed 2 spray bottles with cleaning products without any label stored near the bar.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed heavy debris along the green racks inside the walk-in cooler in need of cleaning.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (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 FS044-890376. 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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