US CAFE EXPRESS
2350 SPRING RD SE, SMYRNA, GA, 30080
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 16, 2026
- Type
- Food Service Inspection
- Result
- Score 81, Grade B
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Cobb County (Georgia)
Violations (5)
- 2-2BCriticalCorrected on site
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Violation of Code: [511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2] Observed employee reusable plastic water bottle stored open on counter top in wing prep area next to sauce bowls in main kitchen. C/A: 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. COS: Water was poured into a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw and placed below counter. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
- 6-1ARepeatCorrected on site
Proper cold holding temperatures
Observed several cold held TCS items holding above 41F in main kitchen prep top cooler, reach in cooler, reach in cooler #2, and reach in cooler #4. C/A: Cold held TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control. COS: Sour cream, blue cheese cups, ranch cups, and beef were discarded as they were above 41F for over 2 hours. Chicken was cooled to 41F. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.
- 12CCorrected on site
Wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(m)] Observed wet wiping cloths stored in 2 quat sanitizer buckets with a concentration below 200ppm. C/A: Cloths in use for wet wiping spills shall be stored in between uses in a sanitizer solution with a concentration specific to the type of sanitizer used; quat: 200-400ppm. COS: Buckets were remade with a concentration of 200ppm. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
- 14ACorrected on site
In-use utensils: properly stored
Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(4)(k)] Observed in main kitchen, sauce cup stored in mango puree in prep top cooler #2, sauce cup stored ranch in reach in cooler, and sauce cup stored in pralines above prep top cooler #2. C/A: 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 container. COS: Sauce cups were discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
- 14CCorrected on site
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3] Observed several basket liners stored uncovered and unprotected in main kitchen above and next to steam well, above prep top #2, and above microwave. C/A: single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: Basket liners were covered with plastic bags. Corrected On-Site. 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.