DALLAS, Paulding County

The Bistro

8651 HIRAM ACWORTH HWY 119 DALLAS, GA 30157

Food
Latest score
96
Nov 25, 2025
City
DALLAS
County
Paulding
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple RTE TCS food items (grilled chicken, lasagna, cooked potatoes, Taboula, Hummus) held in facility past discard date. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. COS: PIC had employee discard food items.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked white rice and chicken marsala held in facility greater than 24 hours without datemark label. CA: TCS RTE food items are to be date marked for a maximum of 7 days. Day 1 starts when opened or prepped/ cooked. COS: PIC discarded food items.

May 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no CFSM certification posted. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. COS: PIC will post CFSM certification.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no current inspection report posted. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door. COS: Today's report will be posted.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no permit posted. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers. COS: PIC posted the permit.

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 883 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 TCS items (chicken marsala, rice, thai sauce, and beef with sauce) holding at a temperature greater than 41F in reach-in cooler. CA: PIC chose to discard food items due to uncertainty of when out of temperature.

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 sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and lettuce cooling with tight lid. CA: PIC removed lids to allow food product to cool faster.

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 sliced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers and cut lettuce placed on prep top unit next to grill to cool. CA: PIC placed TCS products on ice bath in reach-in cooler to rapidly cool.

May 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed inconsistency with date mark procedure, several items with two week date marks. CA: All food items were still within safe range, corrected dates.

Nov 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 914 violations

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no CFSM. CA: Course materials have been purchased. Must have taken test by date indicated.

UPDATE: Site visit made 07/11/2023 Test taken and passed. Jessica Mucino CFSM. Expiration 07/06/2023

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 quartered tomatoes and shredded lettuce cooling with tight lid on product. CA: Lids removed to allow faster cooling.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no current inspection report not posted: Today's report posted.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no test strips for sanitizer. CA: Correct by date indicated.

UPDATE: Site visit made and strips have been ordered.