CUMMING, Forsyth County

BRANCHWATER

5820 S VICKERY CUMMING, GA 30040

Food

Latest score

Jan 6, 2026

City

CUMMING

County

Forsyth

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.

Jan 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 864 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

Inspector observed TCS foods being stored at temperatures above 41 degrees F in the outdoor walk-in cooler; see temp log. COS - PIC discarded. Corrective action: TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.

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: YesRepeat: No

Inspector observed mold-like growth on soda nozzles in main kitchen and bar; potato dicer with build-up of grease and debris. COS - PIC pulled nozzles to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized; PIC stated they will discontinue using current potato dicer. Corrective action: soda nozzles shall be cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of mold and soil.

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: YesRepeat: No

Bar dish machine not dispensing sanitizer; 0 ppm Chlorine with test strip at plate level. COS - PIC discontinued use of Bar DM and will wash all dishes in the main kitchen DM. Corrective action: Chemical sanitizing DM shall dispense the sanitizer in the approved range.

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

Inspector observed accumulations of mold-like growth and soil on the shelves and blower vents of the outdoor walk-in cooler. Corrective action: NFCS shall be cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of mold and soil.

Jul 9, 2024

Followup

Score: 916 violations

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11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed box of grouper thawed in ROP packaging labeled to remove from packaging prior to thawing. COS- discarded

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Flies in the kitchen. Advised PIC to eliminate flies. Note: exterior mesh fly curtain replaced.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most current inspection report not posted. Advise PIC to keep most current inspection report posted.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed freezer maintaining foods at 37F. Advised PIC to repair/replace freezer.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non food grade brush used for sauce. Advised PIC to use food grade utensil.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed large wooden soup paddle worn. Per PIC it is no longer used. Advised PIC to discard or replace.

Jun 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 796 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

Raw chicken and raw pork, and beef stored next to and above ready-to-eat foods. Advised PIC that raw potentially hazardous foods shall be stored below ready-to-eat foods. COS relocated or discarded. Observed hamburger buns stored inside and on top off raw steak. COS- buns discarded.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Three compartment sink sanitization solution not dispensing. 0ppm QAC for sani-buckets. Repair/replace sanitizing solution- kink in line.

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 potato dicer and other food prep units with a buildup of debris. Cclean sanitize devices to sight and touch.

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed magnesium powder for grill filter cleaning stored on prep table shelf next to clean cutting boards. COS- relocated.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Flies in kitchen. Advised PIC to eliminate flies. Replace/repair exterior fly curtain.

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 2 prep units in disrepair. Foods being stored in walk-in over night and on ice in units during rush times.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 823 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

TCS foods are being held at 42-63 degrees F (see temp log). Advised PIC that TCS foods shall be held at 41 degrees F or below. COS discarded.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee standing on prep top putting clean dishes away. COS employee got down and prep top was sanitized. Advised no standing on prep tops.

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

TCS foods were in deep containers on prep top cooling. Advised of proper cooling methods. COS PIC moved to shallower pans and placed in walk in cooler.