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SIDNEY'S RESTAURANT

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

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91 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected July 8, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 90

Most recent inspection (July 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

Inspection history

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A91July 8, 20264 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

The restroom hand sinks were observed at 78 Degrees Fahrenheit. 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 (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf.

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

Biofilm was observed on the chopping boards on the top prep units. 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: Manager was told to purchase new chopping boards.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Accumulated mold debris was observed inside the ice 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: Manager 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)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

The faucet at the (3) Compartment sink was observed leaking water. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

−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)”
B87December 5, 20254 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

The dish washing machine at the coffee shop was had 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: Equipment will be washed at the kitchen until the 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)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

The prep sink next to the Kitchen hand sink needs a splash guard to prevent possible cross contamination from the hand sink. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure.

The hand sinks at the restrooms were observed to have temperatures less than 85 Degrees Fahrenheit. 511-6-1.06(1)(i) - System, approved, installed (Pf) (i)¬ System. Water shall be received from the source through the use of: 1. An approved public water main; Pf or 2. One or more of the following that shall be constructed, maintained, and operated according to law: Pf (i) Nonpublic water main, water pumps, pipes, hoses, connections, and other appurtenances, Pf (ii) Water transport vehicles, Pf or (iii) Water containers. Pf.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(i) - system, approved, installed (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

ROP fish were observed thawing in the walk in cooler still in the ROP environment. 5. 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: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. Note: Fish were taken out of the ROP environment during the inspection.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”
B89May 28, 20256 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteRepeatProper date marking and disposition.

Observed pepper jack cheese, fontina cheese, and pastrami exceeding the 7 day threshold and not discarded. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. P COS: The manager confirmed the out of date items and immediately discarded all cheeses during the inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed soil build up in the ice machine within the hallway. 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: The manager will immediately discard the ice and clean the machine at the end of the day.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
RoutineFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed the pressure gauge on the dish machine to be at 13 psi, which is under the manufacturer's data plate of 15-25 psi. 511-6-1.05(6)(m) - Mechanical Warewashing, Sanitization Pressure(C) (m) Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Sanitization Pressure. The flow pressure of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse in a warewashing machine, as measured in the water line immediately downstream or upstream from the fresh hot water sanitizing control valve, shall be within the range specified on the machine manufacturer’s data plate and may not be less than 35 kilopascals (5 pounds per square inch) or more than 200 kilopascals (30 pounds per square inch).

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(m) - mechanical warewashing, sanitization pressure(c)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Accumulated Biofilms observed on surface of chopping board. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. The manager has noted they will get a replacement for the cutting board to ensure cleanability of equipment.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed reach in cooler with ripped gaskets and not properly sealed. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. 3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened. The manager will order replacement gaskets for the reach in cooler.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed rust to build up on the commercial can opener blade. 511-6-1.05(2)(g) - Can Openers (C) (g) Can Openers. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be readily removable for cleaning and for replacement. The manager will replace the blade on the can opener to ensure no contamination into food products.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(g) - can openers (c)”
A96October 30, 20241 violation

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

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

Two TCS food items were observed with expired date markings inside the walk in refrgeration and reach in units. 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 Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food ser.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
B88April 30, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

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

Various TCS food items were observed with expired date markings inside the walk in refrigeration unit. 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 Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service esta.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteProper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use.

(3) Personal cups were observed in the food prep kitchen area on a shelf under a Prep table. 511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (j) Hygienic Practices. 1. Employees shall not use tobacco in any form, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. 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. Note: All (3) personal cups were immediately removed during the inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”
RoutineFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

The dish machine pressure guage was was observed at 0 psi during the sanitizing cycle. 511-6-1.05(6)(m) - Mechanical Warewashing, Sanitization Pressure(C) (m) Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Sanitization Pressure. The flow pressure of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse in a warewashing machine, as measured in the water line immediately downstream or upstream from the fresh hot water sanitizing control valve, shall be within the range specified on the machine manufacturer’s data plate and may not be less than 35 kilopascals (5 pounds per square inch) or more than 200 kilopascals (30 pounds per square inch).

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(m) - mechanical warewashing, sanitization pressure(c)”
A91October 26, 20231 violation

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

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

Observed reach-in cooler containing multiple TCS items with temperatures above 41 degrees F. The temperatures of the TCS items varied from 45 to 50 degrees F.(Please see temp log for details) (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. P Note: TCS items were immediately discarded by PIC during the inspection.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (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-069-2005-00084. 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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