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Courtyard Atlanta Ne Duluth Sugarloaf, located at 1948 Satellite Blvd NW, Duluth, GA 30097, received a score of 62 points out of a possible 100 points during their 09/28/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(n),(p)Several violations of risk factors due to lack of active managerial control. It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Discussed with the PIC how to ensure compliance with the food code through demonstrating active managerial control.
Violation #2:
2-2A: .03(2)(o)PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner of their employee’s responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities. Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Employees signed employee health and reporting agreements.
Violation #3:
3-1C: .04(1)Observed two boxes of uncut tomatoes that each contained tomatoes with large, brown, soft spots. Observed a package of cut celery with severe browning of the celery. Observed two packages of kale that were wilted with a watery/slimy texture. Observed a package of opened sliced cheddar that contained green, mold like spots. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. (P)
Corrective Actions: Foods were discarded.
Violation #4:
6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed several foods in a walk-in cooler (see temperature log) that were cold holding above 41F. Observed individual servings of butter that were sitting at out at room temperature from a previous day. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P)
Corrective Actions: Foods discarded.
Violation #5:
6-2: .04(6)(h)Observed multiple opened or prepared foods (sliced melon, sausage, milk) from greater than 24 hours prior that were not date marked. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day. (P)
Corrective Actions: Foods discarded.
Violation #6:
6-2: .04(6)(g)Observed several foods (burger patties, sausage patties, boiled eggs, mozzarella cheese, deli wraps, deli sandwich) that were marked with a prep date of 8 days prior. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen. (P)
Corrective Actions: Foods discarded.
Violation #7:
10D: .04(8)(b)Observed ricotta cheese with an expiration date of July 26, 2026. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. (P)
Corrective Actions: Cheese discarded.
Violation #8:
11D: .05(3)(g)Observed that the facility did not have a thermometer that can be used to measure thin foods. A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Correct by 10/8/26.
Violation #9:
13A: .07(3)(d)Observed that the handwashing sink in the bistro did not have a handwashing sign. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. (C)
Corrective Actions: Sign posted.
Violation #10:
15A: .05(6)(a)Observed that the walk-in cooler was not able to cool foods to 41F or below. Ambient temperature inside the cooler was 47.1F. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C)
Corrective Actions: Correct by 10/8/26/
Violation #11:
15C: .05(7)(a)2,3There was a build-up of a white substance on the shelving on the left side of the walk-in cooler. The shelving of the right side of the cooler was not smooth and appeared to have an accumulation of rust. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C)
Corrective Actions: Correct by 10/8/26.
Additional remarks:
Note: The following handout(s) was/were provided to the facility:
Food Allergens and Allergy Awareness; What to Know About Food Allergens; Guide to date marking, Cooling cooked time/temperature control for safety foods and the FDA, handwashing signage; Employee health policy signage; Clean-up procedures for vomit/fecal events
***Visit the Health Department’s website for additional posters.***
Note: All cold holding temperatures are in compliance.
Note: No additives used at this facility.
Note: Thermometers calibrated today (see temp log).
*****Note: Ensure that vomit/diarrhea clean-up procedures include procedures for cleaning carpet. This should include steam cleaning as applicable.
***Note: Ensure consumer advisory on menu is in ALL CAPS****
Note: Ensure that new sanitizer test strips are purchased prior to current strips expiring.
Note: Ensure that an allergen disclosure is posted for customers as discussed.
******Note: A follow-up inspection will occur within 10 days*****
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