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September 19, 2026
September 19, 2026

For Good Tea in Duluth receives a 58% on their recent health inspection

Follow For Good Tea in Duluth receives a 58% on their recent health inspection

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For Good Tea, located at B6, 2180 Pleasant Hill Rd, Duluth, GA 30096, received a score of 58 points out of a possible 100 points during their 09/14/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(n),(p)PIC not meeting responsibilities by maintaining active managerial control over employees and food safety practices. // 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)

Violation #2:
2-1C: .04(4)(a)1,2,3Employee handled peach for a drink with bare hands. // Except when washing fruits and vegetables, 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)
Corrective Actions: Peach discarded. //

Violation #3:
2-2A: .03(2)(o)Employees not informed of the health policy in a verifiable manner. // 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: The reporting agreement was provided in English and Chinese. Employees signed the employee health reporting agreement. //

Violation #4:
2-2D: .07(3)(b)No paper towels provided at the handwashing sink in the back kitchen. // Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels,; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (Pf)
Corrective Actions: Paper towels supplied. //

Violation #5:
3-1A: .04(2)(a)Multiple containers of flavorings and teas found where the source could not be determined as a approved. // Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law. (P)
Corrective Actions: Food discarded. //

Violation #6:
4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Interior of the ice machine (top section and area around ice chute) with slime-like build-up. // Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) // If this item is marked out of compliance on the next routine inspection, then the food service permit may be suspended.

Violation #7:
6-1A: .04(6)(f)Cold time-temperature controlled foods above 41F or less (see temperature chart). // Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P)
Corrective Actions: Milk and heavy cream discarded. Yogurt and condensed milk relocated to bottom section of cooler. //

Violation #8:
13A: .02(1)(d)Most recent inspection report is not posted. // The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. (C)

Additional remarks:
Cold holding items assessed at 41F or less, unless otherwise specified.

Food service permit suspended due to .05(7)(a)1 – Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf) marked out of compliance on four consecutive inspections. On-site education provided. Food service permit reinstated.

If facility makes a U on the follow up inspection or the next routine inspection, then the food service permit may be suspended.

A follow up inspection will be performed between today and September 24, 2026.

An additional routine will be performed within 1 year.

This facility has raw shelled eggs and raw bacon. To be updated as a risk type 2 facility.

Eddy Zhou left so Terry Li signed report.

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