ACWORTH, Paulding County

Salt & Pepper Cafe

3732 CEDARCREST RD STE A-100 ACWORTH, GA 30101

Food

Latest score

Jan 27, 2026

City

ACWORTH

County

Paulding

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 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 multiple employee personal items (Jackets, purse, clothing) hanging and or placed on, above, and next to facility items. CA: Suitable designated area shall be located in a manner where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: PIC to designate area where employees can place their personal items.

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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

Observed multiple TCS foods (tomatoes, sausage, chicken, chicken salad, and pancake batter) in prep top cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41 F. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Food had been out of temp for les than 4 hours and was placed on ice to rapidly cool.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 912 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

Observed multiple TCS items (raw salmon, raw shrimp, green beans, potato soup) in reach-in cooler reading at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: PIC unsure how long in unit, therefore PIC discarded food items.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS items (chili, sauteed mushrooms, beef patties) on steam table holding at a temperature below 135F. CA: PIC had food items reheated to 165F or greater.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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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

Observed sanitizer at a concentration below manufacturers recommendation. CA: PIC had sanitizaer remade to corret concentration.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sauce out side of original container with out a label. CA: PIC labeled sauce bottle.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 containers stacked wet and in a manner to not allow proper air drying. CA: Discussed proper procedure and corrected.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle with clear liquid at front server station without common name. CA: PIC labeled bottle at sanitizer.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chemical spray bottles stored on top of drink syrups for coke machine. CA: PIC moved chemicals to designated area.

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 boiled eggs prepped today (less than 4 hours ago) placed on prep top cooler to cool down. CA: PIC moved boiled eggs into reach-in freezer to cool down rapidly.