Newnan, Coweta County

Pura Vida Cafe & Bistro

941 BULLSBORO DR STE B NEWNAN, GA 30265

Food

Latest score

May 14, 2026

City

Newnan

County

Coweta

Inspections

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 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the following foods in the reach-in-cooler not holding at safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below: Oat Milk 52F, Coconut Milk 48F, Almond milk 45F. All food discarded during inspection.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed foods improperly cooling in ice bath. Foods discarded and how to make an ice bath reexplained during inspection.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 violations

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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee grab sliced bread with bare hand, dip into batter mix and put on stove top to be cooked. Food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. Employee discarded food items, washed hands, gloved up then remade food item during inspection.

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 black build up on panel and upper wall of ice machine. Food-contact surfaces should be clean frequently to minimize accumulation.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two containers of spinach stored past its used by date of 10/25/25 and 11/1/25. Food items should be discarded by expiration date or sell by date. PIC discarded food items during inspection.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee phone stored on food prep table. Employee moved phone during inspection. Employee items should be stored in a designated area.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 834 violations

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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 sauce and raw chicken stored next to shelled eggs in reach-in cooler. Raw chicken shall be stored separate and away from ready-to-eat food and foods that are required to cook to a lower temperature. Proper storage order corrected during inspection.

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 build-up of black slime on ice machine baffle. Ice machine should be cleaned at a frequency to prevent build-up. Will return to observe that ice machine has been properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed butane stored next to single serve items. Chemicals shall be stored away from consumer products. Butane relocated during inspection.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple buckets of sanitizing solution stored above maximum acceptable level in main kitchen and bar area. Sanitizing solution remade during inspection.

Jan 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed floor mats stored on top of hand wash sink. Employee removed item off hand wash sink during inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer at three-compartment sink and dish washer not reaching minimum chemical concentrations. PIC switched out sanitizer container for dish machine during inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed gap in back door.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple cup handles touching food product in containers such as sugar, grits and granola. PIC removed cups from food products.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple spoons stored with exposed food/lip-contact surface. PIC placed utensils handle-side up.

Jul 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the following foods not holding safe cold holding temperatures of 41F or below. In the walk-in cooler: Shell eggs 52F, Cooked ground beef 52F, Cooked ground beef 52F, Heavy Whipping Cream 52F, Melon 53F, Cooked ground beef 46F. In the reach-in-cooler: Pork Sausage 64F, Raw bacon 64F, Cooked sliced potatoes 66F. All foods discarded during inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed large gap in back door.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed numerous flies in the kitchen and dining area.

Feb 1, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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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 black build up on walls of ice machine, build up on soda nozzle in bar area.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rice, beans, sugar without cover in the dry good storage area.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gap in back door.