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526 PEARL NIX PKWY STE 108 , GAINESVILLE, GA 30501 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
83 / 100 · Good
Last inspected August 6, 2026
2 inspections on record · average score 84

Most recent inspection (August 6, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 5 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and plumbing & water.

Inspection history

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B83August 6, 20267 violations

Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 5 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and plumbing & water.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatPic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties.

Observed a small infant in the food prep area. 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - Responsibility of PIC (Pf). Authorized Personnel Access. Persons unnecessary to the food service establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the person in charge if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: The PIC immediately removed the small infant from the food prep area.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”
Critical (supporting)RepeatAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed water filter installed on hand sink faucet. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Note: The PIC will need to remove the water filter from the hand sink. Correct by: 8/16/2026.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed no hand soap to be present at both the kitchen hand sink and restroom hand sink. 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf Note: The facility will need to correct this violation by 8/16/2026. PIC stated that hand soap can be obtained by the end of day.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed no hand drying provisions present in the main kitchen hand sink and restroom hand sink. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf Note: The facility will need to correct this violation by 8/16/2026. PIC stated that paper towels can be obtained by end of day.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”
Critical (supporting)RepeatHot and cold water available; adequate pressure.

Observed no hot water at mop sink in the facility. 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf). Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Note: The facility will have someone come out and service the water heater to ensure proper peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. The facility will have this violation corrected by 8/16/2026.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”
RoutineRepeatToilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned.

Observed no lid to cover the trashcan in the unisex restroom. 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Note: The facility will have to get a lid to cover the receptacle in the unisex restroom. This violation needs to be corrected by 8/09/2026.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteRepeatAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Observed all facility lights to be turned off, and food prep area to be in-use at the beginning of the inspection. 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and 3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. COS: The PIC was asked to turn the lights on in the facility.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”
B85August 5, 20259 violations

Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 6 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and plumbing & water.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on sitePic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties.

Observed a small infant in the food prep area. 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - Responsibility of PIC (Pf). Authorized Personnel Access. Persons unnecessary to the food service establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the person in charge if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: The PIC immediately removed the small infant from the food prep area.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”
Critical (supporting)RepeatAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed water filter installed on hand sink faucet. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Note: The PIC will need to remove the water filter from the hand sink. Correct by: 8/15/2025.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)RepeatAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed no hand soap in both the restroom and kitchen hand sinks. 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Note: The PIC will need to obtain hand soap for both the restroom and kitchen hand sinks to ensure adequate handwashing. Correct by: 8/15/2025.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed no hand drying provisions at both the restroom and kitchen hand sinks. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. Note: The facility will need to obtain hand drying provisions for both the restroom and kitchen hand sinks to ensure adequate handwashing. Correct by: 8/15/2025.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure.

Observed no hot water at mop sink and 3-compartment sink in the facility. 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf). Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Note: The facility will have someone come out and service the water heater to ensure proper peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. The facility will voluntarily close until this is corrected. Correct by: 8/6/2025.

−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”
Critical (supporting)RepeatWarewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Facility has no chlorine test strips available. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf). Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Note: The facility will need to obtain test strips for chlorine to properly test sanitizer before use. Correct by: 8/15/2025.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed an unapproved pancake hot plate/griddle in the facility. The facility has not been approved for cooking. 511-6-1.5 (2)(jj) - Food Service Equipment, Acceptability. Food service equipment must be commercial grade equipment and designed and built according to standards set by American National standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification programs. Such an accredited program includes, but is not limited to, one offered by the National Sanitation Foundation, or Underwriters Laboratories. Food equipment that is certified or classified for sanitation by an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification program is deemed to comply with subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule when used for its intended purpose. Note: The facility will need to remove this equipment from the facility.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.5 (2)(jj) - food service equipment, acceptability.”
RoutineToilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned.

Observed no lid to cover the trashcan in the unisex restroom. 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) (h) Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. Note: The facility will have to get a lid to cover the receptacle in the unisex restroom.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

Observed all facility lights to be turned off, and food prep area to be in-use at the beginning of the inspection. 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and 3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. COS: The PIC was asked to turn the lights on in the facility.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (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-069-000697. 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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