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Firefly Indoamerican Restaurant

3070 WINDWARD PKWY STE P , ALPHARETTA, GA 30005 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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76 / 100 · Needs improvement
Last inspected October 22, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 83

Most recent inspection (October 22, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

Inspection history

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C76October 22, 20265 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed several TCS foods stored in the WIC’s and a PTC in the kitchen with internal temps above 41F. (CA) Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at or below 41F. 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.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed mold-like build up on the interior of the ice machine. (CA) Advised the PIC that the ice machine needs to be cleaned more frequently. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)RepeatProper date marking and disposition.

Observed food stored in the WIC’s and in the PTC in the kitchen without date marking. (CA) Advised the PIC that foods stored over 24 Hrs must be date marked. 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 food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Observed at the dish machine and 3 comp sink that test strips were not available for testing the concentration of the sanitizer. (CA) Advised the PIC that test strips must be provided to test the concentration of the sanitizer. 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)”
RoutineRepeatPosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed the most current inspection report was not posted. (CA) Advised the PIC that the most current inspection report must be posted in public view. 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.

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

This inspection deducted 24 points, but only 19 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

B87March 27, 20264 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed a chlorine concentration in the dishwasher, below the recommended range. 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC) 25-49 120 (49) 120 (49) 50-99 100 (38) 75 (24) 100 55 (13) 55 (13).

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
RoutineRepeatProper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.

Observed employees drink in the food prep area.

−4 points · Cited as “null”
RoutineRepeatPosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

EHS observed that the most current inspection report was not posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within 15 feet of the front primary public door and between 5 and 7 feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of 1 foot away.

−1 point · Cited as “null”
RoutineIn-use utensils: properly stored.

EHS observed Tupperware containers without handles being used as scoops in multiple food bins in main kitchen. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”

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.

B80October 10, 20254 violations

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

CriticalRepeatProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed several TCS foods above 41F through out the kitchen. (CA) Advised the PIC that TCS foods must be kept at 41F or lower. 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.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed cutting boards throughout the kitchen with heavy scoring and staining. (CA) Advised the PIC to replace the cutting boards. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
RoutineProper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.

Observed employees drinking in the food prep area. (CA) Advised the PIC that employees can only eat and drink in approved areas away from the food prep area. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”
RoutinePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed the most current inspection report was not posted. (CA) Advised the PIC to post the most current inspection report. 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.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”
B81March 14, 20255 violations

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

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed several TCS food temps that were above 41 F through out the kitchen. 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 PIC will discard the items tested and house items prepared today with the last two hours in the first walk in fridge.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed an employee cleaned skewers without sanitizing them after rinsing. 3. Chemical manual or mechanical operations, including the application of sanitizing chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing, or pressure spraying methods, using a solution as specified under subsection (6)(n) of this Rule. Contact times shall be consistent with those on EPA-registered label use instructions by providing: (i) Except as specified under paragraph 3(ii) of this subsection, an contact time of at least 10 seconds for a chlorine solution specified under subsection (6)(n)1 of this Rule; P (ii) A contact time of at least seven seconds for a chlorine solution of 50 ppm that has pH of 10 or less and a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) or a pH of 8 or less and a temperature of at least 75ºF (24ºC); P (iii) A contact time of at least 30 seconds for other chemical sanitizing solutions; P or (iv) A contact time used in relationship with a combination of temperature, concentration, and pH that, when evaluated for efficacy, yields sanitization. P PIC will ensure that dishes and equipment will be rewashed, rinsed and sanitized before their next use.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)”
Critical (supporting)Proper date marking and disposition.

Observed cooked food that was not date marked in both walk in fridges. and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety; Pf 3. A refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ingredient or a portion of a refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is subsequently combined with additional ingredients or portions of food shall retain the date marking of th.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on sitePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

Observed that inspection report from the initial displayed in the facility versus the inspection report given prior to this one. 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. PIC will display the most recent inspection report in the facility.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed several utensils stored in water baths that were full of food debris on the grill prep line. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi). PIC will ensure that the water baths are remade and remake them every four hours that operations is open.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
C74February 24, 20254 violations

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

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed an employee touch cooked food with his gloved hands after touching a garbage can. 1. 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 P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; P (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P 2. All employees shall wash hands before leaving the restroom. All food employees leaving the restroom shall wash their hands again upon re-entering the food preparation area. P PIC will discard the item mentioned item.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed TCS food that was above 41 F. See temp log for reading. 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 PIC will the food tested in the fridge.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed a chlorine concentration below the recommended range. 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Concentration Range Minimum Temperature MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC) 25-49 120 (49) 120 (49) 50-99 100 (38) 75 (24) 100 55 (13) 55 (13) PIC will contact their vendor to service the dishwasher.

−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)Proper date marking and disposition.

Observed several cooked food items that were not labeled in the walk in fridge. 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 food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer determined the use-by date based on food safety; Pf 3. A refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
A100December 16, 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-060-013025. 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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