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Nations Cafe Lounge, located at 5929 Jimmy Carter Blvd in Norcross, received a score of 60 points out of a possible 100 points during their 05/26/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A: .03(2)(a)-(n),(p)Observed person in charge allow an individual who is not an employee of the facility into the preparation area. Individual was touching cooler door handles. Additionally, several risk factor violations were observed during today’s inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall 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: Individual exited food preparation area. Cooler handle was cleaned and sanitized.//
Violation #2:
1-2B: .03(3)(a)Facility does not employ an individual with an active Certified Food Safety Manager certification. The CFSM certificate posted for the person in charge is expired as of 5/15/2026. A Food service establishment must employ at least one Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) who also has managerial responsibilities within their facility to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. (Pf)
Violation #3:
2-2D: .07(3)(b)Observed no paper towels supplied at handwashing sink near back door, handwashing sink in front cooking area, and handwashing sinks in both restrooms.// 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 were supplied at handwashing sinks in kitchen during inspection.//
Violation #4:
3-1C: .04(1)Observed live and dead insects in packages of dry goods (grits, couscous, white corn flour, spice blend).// Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. (P)
Corrective Actions: Food was discarded.//
Violation #5:
6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed several time/temperature control for safety foods cold holding above 41F. (see temperature log).// Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P)
Corrective Actions: Foods cold holding improperly for more than 4 hours were discarded. Foods cold holding improperly for less than 4 hours were placed in walk-in cooler to cool down.//
Violation #6:
9-2: .04(5)(j)Facility prepares and packages juices on site. Juices on site are not labeled with a warning statement.// Juice packaged in a food service establishment shall be labeled, if not treated to yield a 5-log reduction, which is equal to a 99.999 reduction, of the most resistant microorganism of public health significance: 1. As specified under Rule .04(7)(c), (Pf) and 2. As specified in 21 CFR 101.17(g) with the following, “WARNING: This product has not been pasteurized and, therefore, may contain harmful bacteria that can cause serious illness in children, the elderly, and persons with weakened immune systems.” (Pf)
Violation #7:
11C: .04(6)(c)Observed raw shrimp thawing in meat sink with no running water.// Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1) under refrigeration that keeps the food at 41°F or less; 2) completely submerged in running water with the temperature of the water at 70°F or less, has sufficient flow to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and that no part of the food exceeds 41°F; 3) as a part of the cooking process. (C)
Corrective Actions: Shrimp was cooked immediately.//
Violation #8:
13A: .02(1)(d)Facility does not have the most recent inspection report posted. Two old reports from 3/19/24 and 6/25/24 are 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)
Corrective Actions: Remove old reports and post today’s inspection report in public view.//
Violation #9:
15A: .05(6)(a)Observed standing cooler next to cooking area unable to maintain proper cold holding temperatures. Minimum ambient temperature was 46.1F.// Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C)
Violation #10:
17A: .07(3)(e)Observed no toilet tissue provided in a women’s restroom stall.// A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. (C)
Violation #11:
17B: .06(5)(r),(s)Observed two trays of meat pies that were kept in the kitchen from last night intended to be discarded.// Refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents. (C)
Corrective Actions: Food was discarded.//
Violation #12:
17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3Observed restroom floors with accumulation of residue and standing water.// All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)
Violation #13:
18: .07(5)(l)Observed several dead insects (mostly roach-like insects) throughout facility (around handwashing sinks, in handwashing sink basin, on warewashing machine drainboard, inside of cooler used as a dry storage cabinet). SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION.// Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pests shall be removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. (C)
Violation #14:
18: .07(5)(k)Observed several live insects (mostly roach-like insects) throughout facility and in food (on walls and floors, inside cooler used as a dry storage cabinet, on oil carton). PERMIT SUSPENDED// The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (C) 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under Rule .07(6)(e),(m),(n); (Pf) and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.(C)
Additional remarks:
PERMIT SUSPENDED today due to pest infestation. Facility shall remain closed until permit is reinstated.
Due to today’s score, a follow-up inspection will occur within 10 days. A required additional routine inspection will occur within 12 months.
Failure to correct violations within 10 days may result in a permit suspension.
Repeat violation observed (item 18 .07(5)(l)). Three consecutive violations of the same code provision on routine inspections will result in a permit suspension.
Note: Recommended removing unplugged cooler that is being used as a dry storage cabinet from facility as it seems to be harboring pests.
All cold holding and hot holding temperatures in compliance unless otherwise stated.
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