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Bethel Gardens – PCH, located at 3805 Jackson Way Ext in Powder Springs, received a score of 62 points out of a possible 100 points during their 01/20/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(a) – food safety manager certification (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no CFSM for facility; per PIC previous food manager no longer works at facility. C/A: Obtain CFSM within 60-days. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. Email CFSM certificate and photo of posted certification to EHS within 60-days to dominique.brown5@dph.ga.gov.
Violation #2:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(a) – handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no soap at hand-wash sink in main kitchen. C/A: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Soap provided.
Violation #3:
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(1) – safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 1. Observed mold-like accumulations on strawberries and grapes in RIC in dry storage area in main kitchen. 2. Observed thick slime and discoloration throughout bag of diced carrots, container of pre-cut bell peppers, and container of diced onions in RIC in dry storage area of main kitchen. C/A: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS: Food discarded.
Violation #4:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw shell eggs stored directly on top of package of cream cheese and above several ready to eat foods (sour cream, chicken salad, and potato salad) and raw ground pork sausage stored above macaroni salad all in RIC in dry storage area of main kitchen. C/A: Ready to eat foods and vegetable/fruit must be stored above all raw foods to prevent cross contamination. COS: Food rearranged correctly.
Violation #5:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed thick black slime along interior deflector of ice machine in dry storage area of main kitchen. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Sign placed on unit to not be used; ice discarded.
Violation #6:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no CDPH inspection report posted in public view within facility. C/A: 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.
Violation #7:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) – permit, displayed (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no CDPH permit posted within facility. C/A: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers.
Violation #8:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed scoop handle in contact with dry foods (sugar, flour, and brown sugar)in bulk containers in dry storage area of main kitchen. 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; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).
Violation #9:
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 – equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed cleaned dishes stored along counter beside inoperable RIC in main kitchen exposed to splatter and contamination. C/A: Cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and 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; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. COS: Cleaned dished stored under plastic.
Violation #10:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed large amounts of accumulated ice inside RIF 1 and RIF 2 in server area of facility. C/A: 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
Violation #11:
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
511-6-1.05(6)(p) – warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed facility utilizing QAC and chlorine sanitizer at 3-compartment sink and sanitizer buckets throughout facility with no test strips. C/A: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
Violation #12:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(n) – maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed inoperable dish machine unable to be used (per PIC) by facility stored in main kitchen. C/A: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
Violation #13:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(l) – removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed many dead roaches and bugs in light shields in ceiling of main kitchen. C/A: Remove bugs and clean areas; Dead insects other pests shall be removed from the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests.
Additional remarks:
Observed signed employee health documents, food allergen training, and approved fecal/vomit solution and procedures.
Discussed the following:
1. Repeat violations
2. CFSM – obtain immediately
3. Condition of food: Safe unadulterated
4. Equipment/ test strips
5. Food allergen disclosure
Sanitizer bucket (dining room): 50ppm- Chlorine
3-compartment sink (main): 400ppm QAC
Follow-up will occur in 10-days.
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