Stone Mountain, DeKalb County

CHEROKEE ROSE

975 MAIN ST STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30083

Food
Latest score
80
Apr 1, 2026
City
Stone Mountain
County
DeKalb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 804 violations

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 multiple TCS foods above 41F (calamari 44F, raw chicken 44F, cooked chicken 44F) in the main kitchen.

CA: (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

COS:PIC discarded all affected food items.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(l) - restricted use pesticide (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a used bottle of insect killer stored at the bar during time of inspection.

CA:(l) Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria. Restricted use pesticides specified under subsection (6)(e)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 152 Subpart I. -

COS:PIC discarded the insecticide.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee preparing food without a proper hair restraint.

CA: i) Hair Restraints.

  1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.

  2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Advised PIC that all employees must wear effective hair restraints (such as hats, hairnets, or beard guards) while preparing food to prevent contamination.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed one live roach and multiple live gnats in the main kitchen.

CA: (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;

  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;

  3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and

  4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

Advised PIC to have a licensed pest control operator service the facility within 10 calendar days and maintain routine pest control.

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 926 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employees with watch on and jewelries on while prepping. CA: Informed PIC that Jewelry except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: watch and jewelry was removed and employee washed hands before proceeding to food prep.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food inspection report not displayed for public viewing. 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. COS: Inspection report was placed at a proper place.

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 white plastic small cup/container without handles observed in large container of sugar and flour. CA: PIC advised to use only scoops with handles and to ensure that the handles are not touching the food. COS: Plastic cup was removed

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leaks under the ice machine at the bar, Observed large plastic containers underneath sink to hold dripping water. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and good condition that meets the requirements of the code.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the cover of flour cover to be unclean with food accumulation /build up. CA: along the gaskets of the prep top and reach-in coolers in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: Cover was replaced with a clean cover.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee's personal phone stored next to the bread area, next to bread. CA: along the gaskets of the prep top and reach-in coolers in the main kitchen. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: Phone was removed.

Jul 3, 2024

Followup

Score: 964 violations

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed expired food service permit posed/displayed. CA: Informed PIC that the current food service permit must be posted.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the current inspection report not posted. 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. COS: Current inspect was posted.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food containers/equipment stacked while still wet. CA: Informed PIC that containers must be stagger or to slant containers/equipment to properly air dry.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leaks under the ice machine and under the three compartment sink. Observed large plastic containers underneath sink to hold dripping water. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and good condition that meets the requirements of the code.

May 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 756 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed All TCS foods stored in the walk in cooler holding above 41F. See temperature log* for some TCS food temperature. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: ALL TCS food were discarded into the dumpster. Observed walk in cooler unit temperature to be at 58.3F. PIC stated that WALK IN COOLER compressor was broken on 5/31/2024 the day of inspection and needed fixing, observed technician guy fixing the compressor of the walk in cooler.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked food not actively in use in the walk in cooler to be uncovered. Observed dry food not actively in used in the kitchen area uncovered CA: Storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: food in the walk in cooler was discarded *food was stored below 41F. Food items observed in the kitchen area (prepped area and storage area was covered.

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 smoked burger and pork tightly wrapped at room temperature and placed in the 4 door drawer cooler. CA: Cooling Methods. Cooling shall be followed by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled. Placing the food in shallow pans. Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. Using rapid cooling equipment; Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Ice bath was utilized to cool down food propped an hour before inspection.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees with watch on and jewelries on while prepping. CA: Informed PIC that Jewelry except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: watch and jewelry was removed and employee washed hands before proceeding to food prep

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dead roaches in the facility. Advised PIC to clean out any dead roaches in the facility and seal out all open areas to prevent the entrance of insect. COS: Dead roach was removed.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired food service permit posed/displayed. CA: Informed PIC that the current food service permit must be posted.