Forest Park, Clayton County

Vinh's Cafe

4140 JONESBORO RD STE A-11 FOREST PARK, GA 30297

Food
Latest score
81
May 26, 2026
City
Forest Park
County
Clayton
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 818 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to inform regarding foodborne illnesses/symptoms. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and agreement forms shall be produced upon request of the Health Authority. Advised PIC to obtain an employee health policy and agreement forms and to maintain on file.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed no paper towels in main kitchen hand sink and men's restroom hand wash sink. Advised to place paper towels. CA: Hand wash sinks shall be supplied with paper towels.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hand wash sink in main kitchen blocked by dishes. Advised must keep unblocked and that hand wash sink is for hand washing only. CA: Hand wash sink shall be kept unblocked and hand wash sinks are for hand washing only.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food contact surfaces of the white panel of the ice machine in the main kitchen stored as clean with buildup and in need of cleaning. Advised to clean. CA: All food contact surfaces shall be kept clean.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Upon arrival, observed the front door open. Advised to close. CA: All outer openings shall be kept secure.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection report not posted. Advised to post most recent inspection in public view. CA: Most recent inspection report shall be posted in public view.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop with handle down in coffee. Advised to move with handle facing up. CA: Properly store in use utensils between use.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy build up inside reach in freezer in main kitchen. Advised to clean. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be kept clean.

May 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 836 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to inform regarding foodborne illnesses/symptoms. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and agreement forms shall be produced upon request of the Health Authority. Advised PIC to obtain an employee health policy and agreement forms and to maintain on file.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Upon arrival, observed hand soap not supplied at the designated handwash sink. Advised PIC that soap shall be supplied at the designated at all times. COS: PIC placed hand soap at the designated handwash sink.

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

Observed the designated handwash sink obstructed with multiple wiping cloths in the main kitchen Advised PIC that handwash sinks shall be maintained and unobstructed at all times. Advised PIC to remove multiple wiping cloths from the designated handwash sink.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food contact surfaces of the white panel of the ice machine in the main kitchen stored as clean with brown/black residue. Also observed food contact surfaces of the interior portion of the microwave stored as clean with residue. Advised PIC that all equipment and food contact surfaces of utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice machine and microwave.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Upon arrival, observed the front door open. Advised PIC that all outer opening shall be protected from pest and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: PIC closed the front door of the establishment.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Provisional Permit expired during time of inspection. Advised PIC that a Food Service Establishment shall have a current permit posted. Advised PIC to obtain the 2025 Food Service Establishment and to post in public view.

Apr 2, 2025

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 886 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 demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to inform regarding foodborne illnesses/symptoms. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and agreement forms shall be produced upon request of the Health Authority. Advised PIC to obtain an employee health policy and agreement forms and to maintain on file.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed hand soap not supplied at the designated handwash sink. Advised PIC that soap shall be supplied at the designated at all times. COS: PIC placed hand soap at the designated handwash sink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed paper towels not supplied at the designated handwash sink. Advised PIC that paper towels shall be supplied at the designated hand wash sink at all times. COS: PIC supplied the designated handwash sink with paper towels.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed food contact surface of the white panel of the ice machin stoed as clean with brown residue. Advised PIC that all equipment and food contact surface of utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice machine.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed the front door open. Advised PIC that all outer opening shall be protected from pest and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: PIC closed the front door of the establishment.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon arrival, observed large gaming system stored in the middle of the kitchen area. Advised PIC that all personal belongings shall be placed in a designated area. Advised PIC to remove large gaming systems from the kitchen area and to place in the lobby.