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3170 FRONTAGE RD STE C , GAINESVILLE, GA 30504 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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100 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected September 14, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 96

Most recent inspection (September 14, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.

Inspection history

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A100September 14, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A97March 4, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.

RoutineCorrected on siteFood properly labeled; original container.

Observed several squeeze bottles of salsa and other condiments (per PIC) without labels indicating the contents. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Corrective Actions: PIC labeled all bottles with common name of food item.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”
A97September 12, 20251 violation

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

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control.

Observed several pans of TCS foods to be fully covered while cooling. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: All pans were uncovered to ensure proper cooling can occur. See temperature log for cooling curve.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”
A96January 30, 20251 violation

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

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

A sanitizing bucket was observed with 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: A new chlorine solution was prepared that measured between 50 - 100ppm of chlorine 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)”
A95July 16, 20242 violations

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

Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Employee observed cleaning the prep top food contact board with dry wiping cloth. 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: Wiping cloth was placed in 50ppm Chlotine and then used to clean the food prep top counter Violation Code Reference 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. P.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
RoutineIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Scoop with no handle was observed submerged inside Salt. 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 containe.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
A92January 19, 20242 violations

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

Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

The hot water at the hand sink in the facility's restroom was observed at 79 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 100ºF (38ºC) 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)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Soup was found in the reach in cooler with an expiration date of 1/17/2024. 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 Note: The soup 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)”

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-069-000892. 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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