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7000 LANIER ISLANDS PKWY , BUFORD, GA 30518 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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92 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected July 8, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 90

Most recent inspection (July 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.

Inspection history

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A92July 8, 20262 violations

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

Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Oth hand sinks in the Male and Female restrooms were observed at 73 Degrees Fahremheit. 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation. 1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf 2. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing sink. 3. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. 4. An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Garlic in oil was observed in the walk in refrigeration unit with an expired date. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-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 5 and 6 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 Note: Garlic in Oil was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
B85December 5, 20254 violations

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

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

The Kitchen dish machine was observed to measure 0ppm of Chlorine when tested with a chemical test kit. 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 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. Note: The facility will use the Kitchen's dish machine to sanitize all equipment from the bar, until the The bar's dish machine is repaired. Note: Facility will wash, rinse and sanitize at equipment at the (3) compartment sink.

−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)Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure.

The facility's restrooms were observed to have running water below 85 Degrees Fahrenheit. 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. Pf.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatProper date marking and disposition.

Two bowls of cooked soup were found in the reach in refrigeration unit. They had both been cooked two days ago 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-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 5 and 6 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. Note: Both bowls of soup were labelled during the inspection..

−4 points · Cited as “null”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

Observed thawed raw fish in reach in cooler still in reduced oxygen packaging. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less. PIC removed raw fish from ROP environment during the inspection.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
A96May 2, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Two bowls of cooked rice were found in the reach in refrigeration unit. They had both been cooked more than (7) days ago. They had the following date labels: 1. 4/21/2025. 2. 4/22/2025. Both items were prepared last month, 11 days ago. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-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 5 and 6 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. Note: Both bowls of rice were voluntarily discarded during the inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
A95October 16, 20242 violations

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

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

The bar dishmachine was observed to measure 0ppm of Chlorine when tested with a chemical test kit. 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 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. Note: The facility will use the Kitchen's dish machine to sanitize all equipment from the bar, until the The bar's dish machine is repaired.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
RoutineIn-use utensils: properly stored.

A scoop with no handle was observed was stored inside a container of flour. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. 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.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
B83April 23, 20246 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 6 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

All sanitizer buckets were observed with 0ppm of Quarternary Ammonia Sanitizer. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P Note: Chef discarded all sanitizer solutions and made new ones that measured between 150 - 400popm during the inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
CriticalRepeatFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed behind bar dish washer at 125 Degrees Fahrenheit with 10ppm of Chlorine. 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - Mechanical Warewashing, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures(P) (l) Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: Pf (i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); Pf or (ii) For all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC). Pf 2. The maximum temperatures specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, do not apply to the high pressure and temperature systems with wand-type, hand-held, spraying devices used for the in-place cleaning and sanitizing of equipment such as meat saws. Note: PIC immediately replaced the empty Detergent container under the dish machine and will have the dish machine serviced by a plumber. Facility will wash, rinse and sanitize all bar equipment at the (3) compartment sink.

−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)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Both hand sinks in the Male and Female restrooms were observed at 73 Degrees Fahremheit. 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation. 1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf 2. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing sink. 3. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. 4. An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Accumulated mold debris was observed inside the ice making machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Note: Chef will clean the ice machine at the end of the day.

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

Cut Tomatoes were observed in the reach in cooler with a preparation date of 4/16/2024. Mayo was observed with preparation date of 4/15/2024.(Mayo is made in house). 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-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 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.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteWashing fruits and vegetables.

Raw chicken was observed being thawed under running water in the Vegetable prep sink. 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - Washing Fruits & Vegetables (Pf) (g) Washing Fruits and Vegetables. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. 2. Fruits and vegetables may be washed by using chemicals as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07 (6)(h). 3. Ready-to-eat food such as potatoes, soups, chili, sauces, etc., may be thawed, rehydrated, or cooled after cooking in the sink if the sink is cleaned and sanitized before ready to eat food is placed in the sink and again before washing whole, raw fruits and vegetables. This does not apply to ready to eat food that is served as raw or undercooked animal foods. Note: Chef immediately removed the raw chicken from the vegetable prep sink and the vegetable sink will be sanitized prior to use.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”
B87October 26, 20232 violations

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

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed multiple TCS dressings in an ice bath at temperatures above 41F. (Please see temperature log for details). 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. Note: PIC immediately removed the dressings; they were thrown out and replaced with fresh dressings from the reach in cooler.

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

Observed behind bar dish washer at 118 Degrees Fahrenheit with 0ppm of Chlorine. 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - Mechanical Warewashing, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures(P) (l) Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Hot Water Sanitization Temperatures. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: Pf (i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); Pf or (ii) For all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC). Pf 2. The maximum temperatures specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection, do not apply to the high pressure and temperature systems with wand-type, hand-held, spraying devices used for the in-place cleaning and sanitizing of equipment such as meat saws. Note: PIC immediately replaced the empty Detergent container under the dish machine and will have the dish machine serviced by a plumber. Facility will wash, rinse and sanitize all bar equipment at the (3) compartment sink.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)”

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 F-069-2008-00014. 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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