Stone Mountain, DeKalb County

SWEET POTATO CAFE

5377 MANOR DR STONE MOUNTAIN, GA 30083

Food
Latest score
81
Mar 25, 2026
City
Stone Mountain
County
DeKalb
Inspections
2

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 814 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food cold holding above 41F.See temperature log. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding and informed person in charge that Food cold holding for more than 4 hours should be discarded by person in charge. However, it was placed back into the reach in cooler.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bleach sanitizer bucket at 200ppm+. CA: Informed person in charge to always check sanitizer level to be at 50-100ppm when sanitizing food contact surfaces. COS: Bleach sanitizer bucket was replace with QUAT sanitizer at 200ppm.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw fish(salmon) to be thawing inside the meat sink improperly. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or Completely submerged under running water: At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen. Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process. COS: Food item was completely submerged under running water:(i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below,(ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow,

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed leak at the vegetable sink faucet. Water has a consistent drip. Advised to have repaired.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink reading 200+ Cl. COS- Sink was remade to read 100ppm Cl. Advised to use test strips when preparing sanitizer solution.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak at the vegetable sink faucet. Water has a consistent drip. Advised to have repaired.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee using towel to dry pans. COS- dishes were moved to dish pit to be rewashed and educated employees on proper air drying method to dry all dishes. Dishes shall be air dried before placing on shelf for storage.

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 soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Advised to have deep cleaned.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors, walls, and ceilings unclean with heavy dust build up. Advised to have deep cleaned.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy build up on ventilation hood. Advised to have deep cleaned.