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2929 TURNER HILL STE 2560 , LITHONIA, GA 30038 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
85 / 100 · Good
Last inspected February 12, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 88
Failed inspection

This restaurant failed a health inspection on February 4, 2026, scoring 62/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 85. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.

Most recent inspection (February 12, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food source and handwashing & hygiene.

Inspection history

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B85February 12, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food source and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatFood in good condition, safe, and unadulterated.

Observed raw chicken wings stored in reach in cooler with foul unpleasant smell. COS: Raw chicken wings were discarded by PIC. C/A:511-6-1.04(1) - Safe, unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) (1) Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”
RoutineCorrected on sitePersonal cleanliness.

Observed employee preparing Ready to eat hotdog buns with beard longer than 1/2 inch without beard guard. COS: Hotdog buns were discarded hands were properly washed and beard guard was placed on before returning to work. C/A: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 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.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”
RoutinePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Current inspection report not posted. C/A:511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. 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. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority. 4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”
U62February 4, 20269 violations

Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 8 of them critical, involving food source, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood in good condition, safe, and unadulterated.

Observed sour cream and shredded cheese with mold like growth stored in reach in cooler. Observed raw chicken wings stored in reach in cooler with foul unpleasant smell. COS: All items was discarded by PIC. C/A:511-6-1.04(1) - Safe, unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) (1) Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. P.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood separated and protected.

Observed raw bacon stored directly above Ready to eat onions stored in walk in cooler. COS: raw bacon was moved to shelf opposite of ready to eat onions. C/A: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) 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, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning.

−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 Chili (46F), Cut lettuce(43F), Shredded cheese (44F), sour cream (43F) stored in reach in cooler with ambient temp reading (48F) not maintaining a TCS Food temp of 41F or below. COS: All items were discarded by PIC. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) 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.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed household raid stored on shelf at service sink. Informed to have removed from main kitchen or discard by end of business 2/4/2026 C/A: 511-6-1.07(6)(l) - Restricted Use Pesticide (P) (l) Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria. Restricted use pesticides specified under subsection (6)(e)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 152 Subpart I. -.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(l) - restricted use pesticide (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed sanitizer bucket with solution reading 400+ ppm of Quats. COS: sanitizer bucket was discarded and remade to read 200ppm of Ouats. Advised PIC to use correct test strips while preparing solutions. C/A: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P,.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed hand sink in main kitchen without paper towels. COS: Paper towels were provided. Advised PIC all hand sinks shall have paper towels, soap and trashcan at all times. C/A:511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed front service hand sink without soap. COS: Soap was provided by PIC. Advised PIC all hand sinks shall have paper towels, soap and trashcan at ALL times. C/A: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) 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.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”
Critical (supporting)RepeatWarewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Test strips for chlorine were provided, however QUAT sanitizer is the sanitizer observed at the time of inspection. Advised to purchase correct test strips for Quat sanitizer solution within 2 days. C/A: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed floors under equipment unclean with old rodent dropping. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.

−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)”
A94August 5, 20254 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving chemical safety, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteResponse procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events.

Location does not have EPA approved chemical for clean up of vomit and fecal events. C/A:511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Pf COS:EPA approved chemical was purchased while inspector was onsite.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”
Critical (supporting)Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

No test strips were available at time of inspection. C/A: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf Advised to purchase.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed pooling water in the bottom of the meat reach in cooler. C/A:511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”
RoutineAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

No light was observed inside dry storage area (walk in cooler) C/A:511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning;.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”
A100February 3, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A100December 3, 2024No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

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-044-002132. 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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