Mar 16, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
CUMMING, Forsyth County
Gardenia Mediterranean Restaurant
4335 BETHELVIEW RD UNIT 116 CUMMING, GA 30040
Food
Latest score
100
Mar 16, 2026
City
CUMMING
County
Forsyth
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.
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
Score: 872 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
Inspector observed foods greater than 41F in walk-in cooler (see temperature log). COS-discarded foods. Corrective Action- 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.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Inspector observed prep bowl air drying on hand sink. COS-relocated bowl. Corrective Action: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.
Mar 6, 2024
Followup
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
Score: 666 violations
3-1A - food obtained from approved source
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(2)(d) - fish(p)
9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed salmon purchased from an unapproved source. Must be acquired from a wholesale distributor that delivered under temperature control and 3 months of receipts need to be kept.
5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed soups being held in warmer at 95F & 110F placed in warmer at 11:30, COS-reheated on stove top to 195 the replace in warmer. Advised PIC to reheat soups on stove top to at or above 165F then place in warming unit for hot holding.
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 foods greater than 41F in prep cooler #1, see temperature log. COS- foods discarded. Advised PIC to repair/ replace cooler and repair hinge of prep top lid on the the left side.
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed dish machine final sanitization rinse greater than 200ppm Cl. Advised PIC to repair unit adjust unit to provide 50-100ppm Cl.
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed a/c unit condenser pump installed over a prep cooler. Advised PIC to relocate condenser unit and drain lines are not above food prep.
12B - personal cleanliness
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed food handlers with beards longer than 1/2 inch prepping foods. Advised PIC food handlers with beards greater than 1/2 in length prepping foods shall wear beard nets.