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RACHETTI'S CAFE & PIZZERIA
7437 SPOUT SPRINGS RD UNIT B , FLOWERY BRANCH, GA 30542 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 12, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Inspection history
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B82August 12, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Upon entry into the facility, PIC stated that the walk-in cooler was not functioning, when employees arrived to work this morning (time stated as possibly 9:00am). EHS inspected the walk-in cooler and found that all foods in the cooler were cold holding above 41°F. All TCS foods in the walk-in cooler were voluntarily discarded by the PIC and non-TCS foods were moved to different units. Please see temperature logs for specific food temperatures. 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. P COS: PIC voluntarily discarded all TCS foods from the walk-in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed wiping cloths to be stored in a chlorine sanitizer solution which tested at ~10ppm Cl. Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. COS: PIC remade the solution (tested at 50-100ppm) and got new cloths.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed the back door of the facility to not fully close. Daylight is visible around the booth back doors. Both doors require new weatherstripping. Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Note: Facility will repair the doors to prevent entrance of pests.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed gaskets on several reach-in coolers to be ripping. 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. Note: Facility shall purchase and install new gaskets for the reach-in coolers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed the cutting boards in the facility to have deep grooves or scores with an accumulation of black and orange substances in the grooves. 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. Note: PIC stated that new cutting boards would be purchased.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Observed the dumpster enclosure to have a large build-up of a black oil-like accumulation. Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Note: Facility shall have the dumpster pad cleaned.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”A98January 8, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing, garbage & waste and facility upkeep.
Observed several cutting surfaces to have deep grooves or scores with an accumulation of a black substance within the grooves. 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. Note: Facility shall resurface or replace the cutting surfaces.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Observed the dumpster doors to be open during the inspection. Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled; and 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. COS: PIC immediately closed the dumpster doors.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed the vent hood system to be missing several filters. 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. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Note: Facility shall replace the filters in the hood system to prevent the accumulation of grease and fumes.
−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-069-000417. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
