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Spring Garden, located at 148 Cornelia Crossing Shopping Center in Cornelia, received a score of 69 points out of a possible 100 points during their 01/21/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Person in charge not performing duties; not ensuring employees are properly sanitizing food contact surfaces or equipment through routine monitoring of solution temperature and exposure time for hot water sanitizing, chemical concentration, pH, temperature, and exposure time for chemical sanitizing; refer to Violation 4-2B for additional details.
Violation #2:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the following items lacking a protective barrier and exposed to contamination: potatoes, broccoli, lo mein noodles, fried wonton strips, water and tea pitchers. All food items must be protected from contamination to meet the guidelines outlined in the Georgia Food Code. Consulted with PIC, PIC covered items in question to COS.
Violation #3:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Observed an accumulation of food debris on shelves and drink nozzles. PIC advised to clean and sanitize all food contact surfaces at a frequency sufficient to prevent potential contamination and to implement a cleaning schedule.
Violation #4:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(6)(n) – manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed chlorine concentration at dishwasher at 0ppm. PIC fixed dishwasher, chlorine concentration at 100ppm to COS. Chemical concentrations used for sanitizing shall meet the requirements and frequently checked to ensure correct concentration levels.
Violation #5:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed raw chicken in container sitting on counter at wok/grill area at a temperature of 53-55F and chopped lettuce in small prep top cooler at a temperature of 53F – not properly maintaining cold holding temperatures. PIC voluntarily discarded container of chicken and lettuce to COS. Temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at the required hot (135F or above) or cold (41F or below) holding temperatures.
Violation #6:
11D – thermometers provided and accurate
511-6-1.05(2)(x) – tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no temperature measuring device (TMD) in prep top coolers and walk-in-freezer. TMD shall be located in cold holding units in the warmest part of the cold holding unit.
Violation #7:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC hung up most current inspection report to COS.
Violation #8:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.5 (2)(jj) – food service equipment, acceptability.
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed non-commercial grade equipment (concrete mixer) used to mix raw chicken. PIC discarded chicken and removed equipment from facility to COS. Food service equipment must be commercial grade equipment and designed and built according to standards set by American National standards Institute (ANSI) accredited certification programs.
Violation #9:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(6)(a) – good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed broken/damaged door seal of prep top cooler, damaged door handle to walk-in-freezer, missing vent hood filters, and ice build-up on chest reach-in-freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition that meets the requirements.
Violation #10:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed an accumulation of food debris on non-food contact surfaces, such as prep top cooler door, fryer, vent hood, under counter, ceiling tiles, walk-in-cooler fan guard. Consulted with PIC on regular cleaning practices to prevent accumulation.
Violation #11:
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) – using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed dumpster missing a drain plug. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place.
Violation #12:
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed personal items improperly stored throughout facility. Personal items should be properly separated from food preparation tables and shelves, walk-in-cooler, walk-in-freezer, and any other utilized food preparation areas. Consulted with PIC on practices to help properly separate personal items to prevent contamination.
Violation #13:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed back screen door not self-closing and not tight-fitting. Outer openings shall be protected and installed to meet the requirements to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.
Violation #14:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed back screen door not self-closing and not tight-fitting. Outer openings shall be protected and installed to meet the requirements to protect against the entry of insects and rodents.
Additional remarks:
Addressed complaint regarding incident with alleged insect found in chicken broccoli from buffet line. PIC acknowledged insect presence and stated raw produce may have been the cause. Proceeded to inspect all prepped cut broccoli in walk-in-cooler and found no presence of insects. Also inspected chicken broccoli, Malaysian chicken, roasted pork with vegetables present on buffet line during inspection. No other prepared dishes containing broccoli in facility.
Consulted with PIC:
– Addition of handwashing station in main kitchen.
– Addition of vegetable prep sink in main kitchen.
– Updated GA Food Rules and Regulations.
– Provided PIC employee health policies in Spanish and Chinese.
– Provided employee education on allergies, sanitizer, and storage practices.
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