DOUGLASVILLE, Douglas County

Landmark Cafe

5009 HWY 5 DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30135

Food
Latest score
73
Dec 15, 2025
City
DOUGLASVILLE
County
Douglas
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 739 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food observed in coolers on front porch area. No locks. Anyone can open and adulterate product. CA: Managerial control must be obtained. Cooler can be moved to a protected area or remained locked.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed shelving lined with paper towels. (Cups at the salad bar, plates in the kitchen, cooking pans and pots) CA: Remove paper towels and clean and sanitize all plates, cups, spoons, cook wears in contact with paper towels.

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

Sanitizing bucket observed with no sanitizer. Employee did not kn0w to use sanitizer. CA: All cloth buckets must contain sanitizer. COS: Taught employee how to prepare sanitizer bucket and use test strips.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grill cleaner stored with food. CA: keep cleaners and food separated. COS: Grill cleaner moved.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple refrigeration units with no thermometers. CA: obtain and maintain thermometers in all refrigeration and freezer units.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bowls being used as scoops. CA: use non-breakable scoops with handles. Store so scoops are not laying on the food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed particle board shelving. CA: all shelving shall be non-absorptive, smooth and easily cleanable.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Out front cooler has a layer of food/blood or another item at the bottom of cooler. Strong odor. CA: Clean cooler with greater frequency.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floors observed in poor condition (physical) and soiled. CA: Repair/clean floors. Do not multi-layer floors.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 788 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple food items stored at temperatures above 40 degrees f. CA: maintain all cold foods @ 41 degrees or less. Discussed daily refrigeration checks and charting.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed on shelving lined with cardboard dirty pots and pans. CA: do not line shelves with cardboard. Clean and sanitize the pots and pans.

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 slime mold on the lip of the ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize the Ice machine.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed coke machine broken and leaking causing excess debris build up in the filling area. CA: Repair/ replace the coke machine as soon as possible. Clean and sanitize with greater frequency.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no thermometers in refrigeration units. CA: all cold holding units shall have thermometers.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand sink observed leaking from the plumbing. CA: clean and repair hand sink- make sure it is sure on the wall.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops stored with handles in contact/buried in chicken seasoning. CA: dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed vents heavily soiled. CA: clean the vents.

Apr 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 609 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees not washing hands between tasks. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles, After handling soiled equipment or utensils. During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items on countertops, in buss tubs on floor, and salad bar holding at temperatures greater than 41 degrees f. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. 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 or 135°F (57°C)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

No paper Towels stocked at hand sink in main kitchen. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed open bags of fish stored near back door of facility. CA: CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Partially dissolved cough drop/lozenges behind plates on prep line surface. CA: Maintain cleaning frequency of all food contact surfaces and maintain proper concentration of all sanitizers COS: items cleaned and refreshed.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper thawing methods in prep sink (no running water and after frozen items stacked too high in running water) and items thawing in bus tubs on floor by back door. CA: (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or Completely submerged under running water: At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C),

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Missing sneeze guard on left side of salad buffet. Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(a) - sewage, other liquid waste mobile holding tank, capacity and drainage (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Riser on ATU broken. CA: Have riser lid replaced.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed scoops stored with handles in contact/buried in chicken seasoning. CA: dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 6610 violations

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

Observed multiple TCS foods holding in warmer below 135 degrees f. Observed Large bin of cooked macaroni and cheese holding near stove at 126 degrees f. CA: 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 or 135°F

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No soap provided in kitchen hand sink. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed large, uncovered barrel of cabbage being stored in reach in cooler. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.

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: NoRepeat: No

No date marking procedure. CA: time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed various cleaners stored with singe use items. CA: Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no common food labels on any food containers. CA: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement;

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service permit not displayed. CA: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops stored with handles in contact/buried in chicken seasoning. CA: dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy Buildup of debris in hot holding units under main kitchen steam table. Observed buildup of debris in kitchen and storage areas under equipment and shelving. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple holes in walls and floor. Observed missing/unfinished walls with exposed insulation and Mutiple missing ceiling tiles in both facilities. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.