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SPICE HOUSE

2617 PANOLA RD , LITHONIA, GA 30058 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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73 / 100 · Needs improvement
Last inspected May 4, 2026
11 inspections on record · average score 78

Most recent inspection (May 4, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene. This restaurant scored as low as 49 on March 10, 2025 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.

C73May 4, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c).

Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)
CriticalCorrected on siteManual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf).

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(n)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteUsing a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)

This inspection deducted 27 points, but only 12 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

C77February 11, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteWhen to wash (p).

When to wash (p).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(c)
Critical (supporting)Certification documentation (pf).

Certification documentation (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(3)(c)
RoutineCorrected on siteEating, drinking, or using tobacco (c).

Staff ate, drank, or used tobacco where it can contaminate food.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2

This inspection deducted 23 points, but only 17 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

C75January 8, 20264 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage and temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on site1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c).

Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.

−9 points ·
CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteReady-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf).

Ready-to-eat food wasn't date-marked, so there's no way to tell when it should be thrown out.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(g)
NotedReady-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the fo.

Ready-to-eat food wasn't date-marked, so there's no way to tell when it should be thrown out.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(g)
B81June 3, 20254 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteUsing a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteReady-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf).

Ready-to-eat food wasn't date-marked, so there's no way to tell when it should be thrown out.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(g)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteCooling methods (pf, c).

Food wasn't cooled quickly enough after cooking.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(e)
Critical (supporting)Temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf).

Thermometers were missing, broken, or not being used to check food temperatures.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.05(2)(k)

This inspection deducted 19 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.

A94March 11, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c).

Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)
RoutineEquipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3
U49March 10, 20254 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.

Critical (supporting)Certification requirements/exemptions (pf).

Certification requirements/exemptions (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(3)(b)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteHand drying provision (pf).

Hand drying provision (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteHandwashing cleanser, availability (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(a)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteWhere to wash (pf).

Where to wash (pf).

−4 points · Item 6-1-.03(5)(d)

This inspection deducted 51 points, but only 16 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B87October 1, 20245 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteCooling methods (pf, c).

Food wasn't cooled quickly enough after cooking.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(e)
RoutineCutting surfaces (c).

Cutting surfaces (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(b)
RoutineGood repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)
RoutineLighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c).

Lighting didn't meet the required level.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(f)

This inspection deducted 13 points, but only 10 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

U62September 17, 20244 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteWhen to wash (p).

When to wash (p).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(c)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteDemonstration (pf).

Demonstration (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(1)(c)2,3
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteHandwashing cleanser, availability (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(a)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteHand drying provision (pf).

Hand drying provision (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)

This inspection deducted 38 points, but only 21 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A93May 30, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving permit & posting.

RoutineCorrected on siteThawing (c).

Thawing (c).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(c)
RoutineDisplaying of the inspection report (c).

The current inspection report or permit wasn't posted where customers can see it.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.02(1)(d)
RoutineCorrected on siteDesignated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c).

Designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(4)(b)
C75May 15, 20245 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalFood contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c).

Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteHandwashing cleanser, availability (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(a)
Critical (supporting)Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf).

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(6)
RoutineCorrected on siteEating, drinking, or using tobacco (c).

Staff ate, drank, or used tobacco where it can contaminate food.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2
RoutineCorrected on siteCooking & baking equipment (c).

Cooking & baking equipment (c).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(c)

This inspection deducted 25 points, but only 20 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A90November 7, 20233 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalFood contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c).

Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)
CriticalCorrected on siteChemical sanitizers, criteria (p).

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(g)
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1

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 FS044-890642. 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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