COLLEGE PARK, Clayton County

Hot Café

5286 RIVERDALE RD COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349

Food
Latest score
100
Dec 8, 2025
City
COLLEGE PARK
County
Clayton
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple large containers of frozen chicken and fish on counter thawing at room temperature. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: PIC placed/ moved the containers to the reach in cooler.

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 941 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed build-up inside of ice machine. Advised PIC that all equipment is to maintained clean and properly cleaned. Corrected PIC Cleaned during inspection

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 843 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken stored above ready to eat foods. Advised PIC to store raw chicken wings below vegetables and ready to eat foods. COS- raw chicken was moved below vegetables.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed build-up inside of ice machine. Advised PIC that all equipment is to maintained clean and properly cleaned. Corrected PIC Cleaned during inspection

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed frozen pork sausage in a container on lower counter shelf thawing at room temperature. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: PIC placed/ moved the container to the reach in cooler.

Dec 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 857 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC could not provide verifiable manner of employee health. Advised PIC to obtain an employee health policy, have employee sign and keep on file.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee eating at the prep table upon arrival. Advised PIC employee shall have a designated area for eating/ drinking.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Upon arrival observed fan in front of hand sink. Advised PIC hand sink shall be easily accessible at all times. Advised to relocate fan.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The Person in Charge could not provide details or proof during the inspection that a proper disinfectant would be utilized for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the establishment. Advised PIC Advised PIC an EPA approved sanitizer from list G shall be used to sanitize when responding to vomiting/ diarrheal events.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several knives with encrusted food debris on the surface stored with clean dishes. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. COS: PIC moved the knives to the dish sink to be washed.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken sitting in a sink without running water. Also observed chicken thawing at room temperature in containers. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: PIC placed chicken under running water and moved the containers to the reach in cooler.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, no hot water was available at the hand washing sink. Advised PIC hot water shall be available at all times. COS: PIC restored hot water.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC could not provide verifiable manner of employee health. Advised PIC that employee health shall be kept on file.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival observed fan in front of hand sink. Advised PIC hand sink shall be easily accessible at all times. Advised to relocate fan.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed seasonings not labeled. Advised to label seasonings.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed utensils in water @ 112F. Advised PIC all utensils in water shall be held @ 135F or above.