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Spring House At Lithia Springs The, located at 950 Bob Arnold Blvd in Lithia Springs, received a score of 68 points out of a possible 100 points during their 11/18/2025 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?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED PIC NOT PERFORMING DUTIES TO ENSURE FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE PROPERLY SANITIZING FOOD CONTACT AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND SURFACES WITH CHEMICAL SANITIZERS IN BUCKETS, 3 COMP SINK, OR CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISHWASHER. PIC UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE OR PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES ARE TRAINED ON FOOD ALLERGENS. PIC UNABLE TO DEMONSTRATE OR PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER THAT FOOD EMPLOYEES KNOW THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES REALTING TO ILLNESSES AND SYMPTOMS THAT ARE TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. CA: (k) Proper Sanitizing. Employees are properly sanitizing cleaned multiuse equipment and utensils before they are reused, through routine monitoring of solution temperature and exposure time for hot water sanitizing, and chemical concentration, pH, temperature, and exposure time for chemical sanitizing;Pf (n) Food Safety Training. Employees are properly trained in food safety, including food allergy awareness, as it relates to their assigned duties. Food allergy awareness includes describing foods identified as major food allergens and the symptoms that a major food allergen could cause in a sensitive individual who has an allergic reaction;Pf (o) Reporting Responsibilities. Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food;Pf COS: FOOD EMPLOYEES SIGNED ALLERGEN AWARENESS AND EMP HEALTH DOC DURING INSPECTION.
Violation #2:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(c) – certification documentation (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED CFSM CERTIFICATE NOT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. OBSERVED FRAUDULENT/ALTERED (WITH WHITE OUT) CFSM CERTIFICATE. *EHS SEARCHED CERTIFICATION NUMBER ON SERV SAFE WEBSITE TO FIND OUT THAT THE CERTIFICATE IS INVALID AND EXPIRED IN 2020* CA: 1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. 2. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. 3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate. 4. The certification is not transferable between persons. **FACILITY HAS 10 DAYS TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN AN ACCREDITED SERV SAFE COURSE VIA EMAIL.**
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: OBSERVED BAG OF UNCOOKED BROCCOLI WITH MOLD LIKE GROWTH IN MAIN KITCHEN REACH IN COOLER. OBSERVED 2 LARGE BAGS OF UNCOOKED CARROTS STORED IN THE BACK OF HOUSE WITH MOLD LIKE GROWTH. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS: FOOD EMPLOYEE TOSSED BROCCOLI AND STATED THAT CARROTS ARE SCHEDULED TO BE PICKED UP THIS WEEK.
Violation #4:
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?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE IN FRONT LOBBY AREA WITH AND ACCUMULATION OF DARK DEBRIS. OBSERVED 7 WHITE GLASS CUPS, 1 STAINLESS STEEL PAN, 1 BUTCHER KNIFE, AND 1 STAINLESS STEEL CAKE PAN STORED AS CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS ATTACHED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN NEAR MEAT SINK. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS: FOOD EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS FOR CLEANING.
Violation #5:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(h) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED NACHO CHEESE (11/6/25), HALF OF A TURKEY BREAST (11/9/25), AND HAM ROAST (11/4/25) STORED PAST DISCARD DATE. CA: Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. P COS: FOOD EMPLOYEE DISCARDED ITEMS.
Violation #6:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED CUT TOMATO AND CUT LETTUCE PREPPED 11/15/25 WITHOUT PREP OR DISCARD DATE. CA: efrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf COS: FOOD EMPLOYEE DISCARDED ITEMS.
Violation #7:
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(g) – chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED CHLORINE SANITIZER IN DISHWASHER ACTIVELY WASHING DISHES BELOW MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE RANGE. *FOOD EMPLOYEE PRIMED SANITIZER LINE AND CHECKED FOR KINKS IN LINE AND IT STILL DID NOT MEET ACCEPTABLE REQUIRED RANGE* CA: Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. P
Violation #8:
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 INSPECTION REPORT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. CA: . 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 #9:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: OBSERVED 3 COMP SINK IN DISREPAIR (MISSING HOT WATER SPIGOT) IN WAREWASHING AREA OF MAIN KITCHEN. CA: Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
Violation #10:
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 1 DEAD ROACH ON THE BOTTOM OF WHITE GLASS CUP, 2 DEAD ROACHES ON TOP OF ENCLOSED SWEET POTATO BOX, AND 1 DEAD ROACH ON THE TOP OF ENCLOSED SOY SAUCE DISPENSING BOTTLE. CA: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents, and Other Pests. 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.
Additional remarks:
DISCUSSED WITH PIC:
-EMP HEALTH, V/D, ALLERGENS
-ENSURE THAT ONLY FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS/BAGS ARE USED TO STORE FOODS.
-ENSURE THAT MEAT SINK AND VEG SINK ARE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSE.
-ENSURE THAT DISH SOAP IS NOT ADDED TO SANI BUCKETS.
-DISCUSSED WITH FOOD EMPLOYEE THAT HAND SANITIZER CANNOT BE USED IN SANI BUCKETS.
SERV SAFE CERTIFICATION IS FRAUDULENT/ALTERED. EHS WILL ATTACH PICS TO DHD. EHS SEARCHED CERTIFICATION NUMBER ON SERV SAFE WEBSITE TO FIND OUT THAT THE CERTIFICATE IS INVALID AND EXPIRED IN 2020
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