Vinings, Cobb County

OVERLOOK CAFE

2859 PACES FERRY RD SE STE 490 ATLANTA, GA 30339-5792

Food
Latest score
85
Mar 24, 2026
City
Vinings
County
Cobb
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 853 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 eggs in prep unit near grill of front food service temp above 41F. Observed diced tomatoes in the walk-in cooler of main kitchen temp above 41F. C/A: 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. COS: Food items discarded.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lettuce, prepped this morning (around 8 am), in the bottom portion of left prep unit of front food service cool at a rate not sufficient to reach 41F in 4 hours. Observed hashbrowns, prepped this morning (7:30 am), in prep unit by grill of front food service cool at a rate not sufficient enough to reach 41F in 4 hours. C/A: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. COS: Food items discarded

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: Yes

Observed several TCS foods observed expired in the right prep unit including pulled pork 3/4, and deli meats 3/10. C/A: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it:

(i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen;

(ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; or

(iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . COS: Food items discarded

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

A black substance what appeared to be mold was observed on the soda nozzles. CA Equipment must be sanitized to prevent contamination. COS The nozzles were sanitized.

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

TCS food items date marked inside the reach in cooler was observed expired. The cole slaw stored inside the prep unit near the display cooler had a discard date of 9/8, pasta salad 9/9 and feta cheese 9/8. The sausage patty stored inside the prep unit near the grill had an expiration date of 9/9. CA TCS food items stored for 24-hours must be date marked and discarded with 7-days. COS The food items were discarded.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(c) - microwave ovens (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food debris was observed on the top portion of the microwaves on the front prep line. CA Sanitize equipment to prevent contamination.

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 963 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

A box of sour cream stored inside the reach in cooler on the front prep line near the kitchen door was observed with an expiration date of September 10, 2024. A container of hummus stored inside prep unit #1 on the front prep line was observed with an expiration date of January 15, 2025. CA Food items must be discarded by the expiration date to prevent foodborne illnesses. COS The food items were discarded.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

A container of coffee grinds stored inside the cabinet in the coffee prep area was observed not labeled. Several containers of seasoning and spices stored underneath and on top of the prep table inside the kitchen was observed not labeled. CA Any food items held out of its original package and stored inside a food grade container must be labeled to properly identify the food item.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food debris and grease was observed on the outside area of the reach in cooler near the grill, the surface underneath the hood and backsplash, and inside the top portion of the microwaves on the front prep line. CA Equipment and nonfood contact surfaces must be maintained and sanitized to prevent contamination.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 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

The salads and yogurt parfait stored inside the display cooler of the dining room held cold holding temperatures above 41F. CA TCS food items must maintain cold holding temperatures at 41F or below to prevent foodborne illnesses. COS TCS food items were transferred into the reach in cooler on the front prep line to maintain temperatures of 41F and below. TCS food items were stored for 15 minutes.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Mold was observed inside the ice machine. CA Equipment must be sanitized to prevent contamination. COS The employee is in the process of sanitizing the ice machine.

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: Yes

The concentration of the sanitizer bucket inside the warewashing area of the kitchen tested at 0PPM and the bucket on the front prep line near the grill tested at 100PPM. The water was observed dirty. CA The concentration of the QAC must test at 200PPM. COS The sanitizer buckets tested at 200PPM.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food debris was observed on the blade of the can opener. CA Equipment must be sanitized to prevent contamination. COS The can opener was removed and stored inside the 3-compartment sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food debris was observed on the back side of the meat slicer. CA Sanitize equipment to prevent contamination. COS The slicer is in the process of being sanitized.

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

A pink substance was observed on the tray inside the ice machine. CA Equipment must be sanitized to prevent contamination. COS The employee is in the process of sanitizing the ice machine.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(c) - microwave ovens (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food debris was observed on the top portion of the microwaves on the front prep line. CA Sanitize equipment to prevent contamination.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food debris and spillage was observed on the bottom of the reach in cooler near the kitchen door. CA Sanitize nonfood contact surfaces to prevent contamination.