DEMOREST, Habersham County

CROSSROADS CAFE

4654 HWY 115 DEMOREST, GA 30535

Food
Latest score
93
Jun 20, 2025
City
DEMOREST
County
Habersham
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.

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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 accumulation of mold/mildew residue inside ice machine on side wall. Empty ice machine, clean and sanitize ice machine thoroughly. Clean the ice machine at a frequency to prevent accumulation of mold/mildew.

Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door in main kitchen area is not self-closing, door to shed with dry good storage and cold holding units is not self-closing, and back door next to restroom area has a gap and not tight-fitting.

Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Jun 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 912 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 potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; review temperature observations for details; advised PIC to consult with maintenance for recalibration of facility reach-in cooler; thermostat was lowered to decrease ambient temperature; food items in question were voluntarily discarded.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above; review temperature observation for details; consulted with PIC on ensuring all potentially hazardous foods that are hot held comply with the standards outlined in the Georgia Food Code; staff member voluntarily discarded item(s) in question.