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8800 BROWNS BRIDGE RD STE B , GAINESVILLE, GA 30506 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
87 / 100 · Good
Last inspected August 13, 2026
3 inspections on record · average score 87

Most recent inspection (August 13, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.

Inspection history

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B87August 13, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Cheese and raw fish stored in cold drawers were 42-45 degrees F. COS - discarded. TCS foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or below. Dairy product in reach cooler held at 46 degrees F. COS - discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Ready-to-eat, TCS foods date marked with a discard date that exceeds 7 days. COS - changed date.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
A94May 20, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and pest control.

Critical (supporting)Thermometers provided and accurate.

Observed some coolers without thermometers ensure all refrigerators and hot hold units have ambient air thermometer located in the warmest/coolest part of the/cold or hot holding units.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”
Critical (supporting)Insects, rodents, and animals not present.

Observed pets on patio, EHS was unable to locate pet policy at the time of inspection. Advised PIC to submit pet policy to the health department. (vi) Pet dogs may be allowed in outside dining areas of a food service establishment that are accessed from the outside of the establishment under the following conditions: (I) The food service establishment prepares written procedures that include: (A) A diagram of the outdoor area to be designated as available to consumers with pet dogs; Pf (B) The establishment’s procedure for assuring that employees do not touch, pet or otherwise handle pet dogs and for immediately cleaning accidents involving dog waste. The procedure must also describe the location of materials and equipment necessary to clean up accidents involving dog waste; Pf and (C) The establishment’s procedure for notifying employees and consumers of the requirements of this paragraph. Pf (II) Pet dogs may not come into contact with serving dishes, utensils and tableware. Pet dogs are also not allowed on chairs, tables and other furnishings. Pf (III) Employees and consumers may not provide food to pet dogs. Pf (IV) Pet dogs must be on a leash and under control of the consumer at all times. Pf (V) At no time may pet dogs be permitted to travel through the indoor or non-designated outdoor portions of the food establishment. Pf.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(o) - prohibiting animals (pf)”
B80April 19, 20247 violations

Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed ice machine with an accumulation of mold like substance. Advised PIC to drain and clean the interior of the ice machines at COB and to clean the interior of the ice machine with a frequency to prevent build up.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed the dish machine with 0ppm Cl final sanitization rinse. COS- sanitizing solution was replaced reading 50-100ppm Cl final rinse. Advised PIC to ensure checking the cleaning agent levels in part of the daily start routine.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
Critical (supporting)Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Observed not test strips for sanitizing spray. Advised PIC to provide test strips.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed chicken wings stored in the prep cooler in the kitchen at 49F. COS-foods discarded. Advised PIC to keep all refrigerated TCS foods at or below 41F.

−9 points · Cited as “null”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

Observed reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish with instructions to remove from ROP packaging before thawing in prep cooler, still in packaging. COS- thawed fish was discarded/still frozen fish was removed from packaging to thaw. Advised PIC to remove packaging for ROP fish prior to thawing.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
RoutinePersonal cleanliness.

Observed food handlers with facial haor longer than 1/2 in prepping foods without a hair restraint/beard net.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”
RoutinePersonal cleanliness.

Observed food handlers prepping food with bracelets and watches. Advised PIC g) 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.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (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 058-FS-2010-05026. 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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