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POSITIVE GROWTH, INC.
4036 E PONCE DE LEON AVE , CLARKSTON, GA 30021 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 17, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B84August 17, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple ready to eats cold held above 41F stored in 2 door reach in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed no hand soap was available at the handwashing sink. CA:Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf COS:PIC replenished hand soap at the sink during the inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed raw chicken thawing in water at the 3 compartment sink in the wash compartment.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”A93February 23, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, plumbing & water and temperature control.
Observed the inside of ice machine with buildup.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed the prep sink not working in the main kitchen.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed no test strips at the 3 compartment sink to test the concentration of chlorine sanitizer in the main kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”B84July 3, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed cooked chicken at 53°F and mashed potatoes at 51°F in the cooler, both above the required cold holding temperature of 41°F. CA:Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P COS:PIC voluntarily discarded the improperly cold-held food items during the inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”During the time of inspection, no hand soap was available at the handwashing sink. CA:Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf COS:PIC replenished hand soap at the sink during the inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”During the time of inspection, no hand drying provisions were available at the handwashing sink. CA:) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf COS: PIC replenished paper towels at the sink during the inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed an employee handling food while wearing wrist jewelry. CA:Jewelry. 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. Advised PIC that food employees may not wear jewelry on their arms or hands except for a plain band ring while preparing or handling food, as it can pose a contamination risk.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed an employee handling food without wearing a hair restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”B85September 28, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed beef pasta made yesterday 9/27 not cooled down to 41F. COS:Pasta was discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed Inside of ice machine not cleaned. Discuessed ice shall be burned(discarded) and machine shall be cleaned and santized by EOD.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, 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 FS044-447672. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.