Buford, Hall County

COASTAL BREEZE

5390 LANIER ISLANDS PKWY BUFORD, GA 30518

Food
Latest score
97
Jan 13, 2026
City
Buford
County
Hall
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.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wiping clothes were observed not stored in sanitizer between uses. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation.

  1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be:

(i) Maintained dry; and

(ii) Used for no other purpose.

  1. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and Note: Wipoing clothes were immediately placed in sanitizer buckets during the inspection.

May 29, 2025

Followup

Score: 952 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a reach in cooler with cut leafy greens, hush puppies, and French fries with no covering to prevent overhead contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

COS: The manager will immediately put lids on the containers to prevent overhead contamination.

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 wet ramekins to be stored stacked on top of each other without proper air-drying measures taken.

511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items.

(a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils:

  1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and

  2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

COS: The manager immediately rewashed and created an area to air-dry the ramekins.

May 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 777 violations

4-1B - proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(a) - discarding or reconditioning unsafe, adulterated food, or contaminated food(p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mold on fresh strawberries in two containers in the walk in refrigeration unit.

511-6-1.04(8)(a) - Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated Food, or Contaminated Food(P) (8) Contaminated Food.

(a) Discarding or Reconditioning Unsafe, Adulterated, or Contaminated Food.

  1. A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure. P

  2. Food that is not from an approved source shall be discarded. P

  3. Ready-to-eat food that may have been contaminated by an employee who has been restricted or excluded shall be discarded. P

  4. Food that is contaminated by food employees, consumers, or other persons through contact with their hands, bodily discharges, such as nasal or oral discharges, or other means shall be discarded. P

COS: The manager immediately discarded the moldy strawberries during the inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Pic failed in his duty to properly monitor violations 2-2D, 4-1B AND 4-2B.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap provided at the hand sink by prep sink

511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities.

(a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf

COS: The manager immediately had an employee restock the hand sink with liquid soap to ensure adequate handwashing.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand wash sink with no paper towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

  2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf

  3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or

  4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. Pf

COS: The manager immediately had an employee restock the hand sink with paper towels to ensure effective handwashing.

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

Accumulated mold debris was observed on the interior of the ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

COS: The manager will immediately clean the ice machine at the end of the day to maintain cleanliness of food contact surfaces.

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

Accumulated mold debris was observed on the interior of the multi use slicer when it was broken down.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

COS: Multi use slicer was immediately taken to the dish machine where it was washed, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food debris accumulated on the shelves inside the walk-in cooler.

511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

COS: The manager will clean the shelving units in the walk-in cooler to prevent contamination of food products at the end of the day.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Some food containers were observed in the kitchen with no labels. Note: Food labels were immediately placed on all food containers.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Accumulated food debris was observed on the shelves inside the walk in refrigeration unit.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The Dumpster at the back of the facility was observed missing a lid. Manager called the company to send another dumpster to the facility.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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 accumulation of black mold-like substance on interior of ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Note: PIC will drain and wash, rinse, & sanitize interior of ice machine at COB.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(d),(e) - warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency; warewashing machines, manufacturers' operating instructions (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of debris on dish racks. A warewashing machine; the compartments of sinks, basins, or other receptacles used for washing and rinsing equipment, utensils, or raw foods, or laundering wiping cloths; and drainboards or other equipment used to substitute for drainboards shall be cleaned before use; throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and to ensure that the equipment performs its intended function; and if used, at least every 24 hours. Note: PIC will deep clean and/or replace dish racks as needed.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of grease and food debris underneath equipment in main kitchen. Observed accumulation of black substance on gaskets for walk-in coolers. Observed accumulation of food debris on gaskets throughout main kitchen. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Note: PIC will clean and/or replace gaskets as needed.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mop stored in mop bucket preventing air-drying. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Note: PIC rearranged mop to allow proper air-drying.

Oct 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bottle of water placed in food prep area by chef. Note: Chef removed water bottle immediately.   2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.