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Landmark Cafe
5009 HWY 5 , DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 9, 2026): Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control. This restaurant scored as low as 60 on April 12, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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C74July 9, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Potato salad observed at 56 degrees. Employee stated it was stored in the salad bar overnight.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed un-dated shredded chicken in cooler in the kitchen at 55 degrees.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed shelving lined with paper towels. (Cups at the salad bar, plates in the kitchen, cooking pans and pots).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed evidence of rodent activity near the hand sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Menu states fried catfish, observed facility only has Swai fillet on premises.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(b) - honestly presented (c)”Riser on ATU broken. CA: Have riser replaced.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(a) - sewage, other liquid waste mobile holding tank, capacity and drainage (c)”Observed previous inspection not posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Cabinets and Refrigerators observed with a heavy layer of debris.
−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)”Observed vents heavily soiled.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)”C73December 15, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food source, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Food observed in coolers on front porch area. No locks. Anyone can open and adulterate product.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Sanitizing bucket observed with no sanitizer. Employee did not kn0w to use sanitizer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed shelving lined with paper towels. (Cups at the salad bar, plates in the kitchen, cooking pans and pots).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed multiple refrigeration units with no thermometers.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)”Observed grill cleaner stored with food.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed bowls being used as scoops.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed particle board shelving.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)”Out front cooler has a layer of food/blood or another item at the bottom of cooler. Strong odor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Floors observed in poor condition (physical) and soiled.
−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)”C78April 3, 20258 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed multiple food items stored at temperatures above 40 degrees f.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed slime mold on the lip of the ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Hand sink observed leaking from the plumbing.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed coke machine broken and leaking causing excess debris build up in the filling area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed no thermometers in refrigeration units.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed on shelving lined with cardboard dirty pots and pans.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)”Observed scoops stored with handles in contact/buried in chicken seasoning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed vents heavily soiled.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)”U60April 12, 20249 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employees not washing hands between tasks. 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, After handling soiled equipment or utensils. During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed multiple food items on countertops, in buss tubs on floor, and salad bar holding at temperatures greater than 41 degrees f.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”No paper Towels stocked at hand sink in main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed Partially dissolved cough drop/lozenges behind plates on prep line surface.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed open bags of fish stored near back door of facility.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed improper thawing methods in prep sink (no running water and after frozen items stacked too high in running water) and items thawing in bus tubs on floor by back door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed Missing sneeze guard on left side of salad buffet. Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”Riser on ATU broken. CA: Have riser lid replaced.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(a) - sewage, other liquid waste mobile holding tank, capacity and drainage (c)”Observed scoops stored with handles in contact/buried in chicken seasoning.
−1 point · Cited as “null”U66December 14, 202310 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed multiple TCS foods holding in warmer below 135 degrees f. Observed Large bin of cooked macaroni and cheese holding near stove at 126 degrees f.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed various cleaners stored with singe use items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”No soap provided in kitchen hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”No date marking procedure.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed no common food labels on any food containers.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Observed large, uncovered barrel of cabbage being stored in reach in cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed food service permit not displayed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed scoops stored with handles in contact/buried in chicken seasoning.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed heavy Buildup of debris in hot holding units under main kitchen steam table. Observed buildup of debris in kitchen and storage areas under equipment and shelving.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed multiple holes in walls and floor. Observed missing/unfinished walls with exposed insulation and Mutiple missing ceiling tiles in both facilities.
−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)”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-048-000200. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.