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2420 ATLANTA RD SE STE 100-200, SMYRNA, GA, 30080

Score 82, Grade B

Most recent inspection

Date
July 2, 2026
Type
Food Service Inspection
Result
Score 82, Grade B
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Cobb County (Georgia)

Violations (5)

  • 2-1BCriticalCorrected on site

    Hands clean and properly washed

    Violation of Code: [511-6-1.03(5)(c)] OBSERVED EMPLOYEE ENTER INTO BUILDING AND TOUCH/HANDLE CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND FOOD IN PREP TOP COOLER IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITHOUT WASHING HANDS UPON ENTRY OF FACILITY/KITCHEN C/A: Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles and (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; (ii) After using the toilet room; (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. COS: ALL ITEMS DISCARDED; EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

  • 2-1CCriticalCorrected on site

    No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

    Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i)] OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PUSH DOWN ICE IN ICE BIN AT SODA FOUNTAIN USED FOR CUSTOMER BEVERAGES WITH BARE HANDS C/A: Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. P 3. Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready- to-eat form. COS: ALL ICE WAS REMOVED FROM ICE BIN Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

  • 2-2ACritical

    Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

    Violation of Code: [511-6-1.03(2)(o)] IN DISCUSSION WITH PIC, HE CONFIRMED THAT NO CURRENT EMPLOYEES HAVE READ, ACKNOWLEDGE AND SIGN THE EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENTS THAT ENSURE EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD. AGREEMENTS THAT ARE ONSITE ARE ALL FROM 2019-2020. C/A: PIC SHALL ENSURE EMPLOYEES ARE AWARE OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT THEIR HEALTH AS IT RELATES TO SYMPTOMS/ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE VIA FOOD PC HAS 10 DAYS TO EMAIL EHS SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH AGREEMENTS FOR ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES New Violation. Correct By: 07/12/2026

  • 8-2BCorrected on site

    Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

    Violation of Code: [511-6-1.07(6)(b)] OBSERVED WORKING SPRAY BOTTLE CONTAINING PINK CHEMICAL WITH NO COMMON NAME LABEL. PIC STATED IT WAS RESTROOM CLEANER C/A: ALL WORKING CONTAINERS OF CHEMICALS TAKEN FROM BULK SUPPLY SHALL BEAR A COMMON NAME LABEL COS: SPRAY BOTTLE WAS LABELED Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

  • 14B

    Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

    Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(10)(a)] OBSERVED SEVERAL BOWLS/PLATES STORED STACKED WHILE WET AFTER CLEANING AND SANITIZING C/A: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food New Violation.

Source: Cobb County (Georgia) health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.