DOUGLASVILLE, Paulding County

GREY BIRD CAFE

2874 RIDGE RD DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134

Food
Latest score
100
May 26, 2026
City
DOUGLASVILLE
County
Paulding
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.

May 26, 2026

Followup

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 658 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken stored on top of ready to eat foods in prep top cooler. COS: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating raw animal foods during storage. CA: PIC moved raw chicken below.

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 breakfast biscuits (chicken, egg, & cheese, egg & cheese, bacon & egg) holding at a temperature less than 135F in front display case. CA: TCS food items to be maintained at 41F or below, or 135F and above. COS: PIC stated biscuits had been in display less than 2 hours, therefore reheated items to 165F and above.

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

Person in charge failed to demonstrate knowledge of proper food storage by cook temp, proper cook temperatures, proper hot and cold holding temperatures, date marking procedures, personal hyenine regulations, and proper sanitization of food contact surfaces. COS: Demonstration of Knowledge. Based on the risk of foodborne illness inherent to the food service operation, during inspections and upon request, the person in charge shall demonstrate to the Health Authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of this Chapter.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink being used for purposes other than hand washing. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC removed food and cleaning utensils from handwashing sink.

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 open bag of lettuce and open bag of cheese held longer than 24 hours without date mark. COS: 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. CA: PIC discarded food.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee handling food without hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: PIC had employee put on hair net.

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 most recent inspection report not posted in facility. 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 and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. COS: PIC will post this inspection report.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer test strips in facility. CA: . Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. PIC will aquire test strips.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 834 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 multiple containers of site-made masala, sauteed onions, and cooked beef/ veggies holding at a temperature greater than 41F in reach in cooler. CA: TCS food items to maintained at 41F or below or 135F and above. COS: PIC stated items had been in cooler greater than a day, therefore 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 breakfast biscuits (chicken, egg, & cheese, egg & cheese, bacon & egg) holding at a temperature less than 135F in front display case. CA: TCS food items to be maintained at 41F or below, or 135F and above. COS: PIC stated biscuits had been in display less than 2 hours, therefore reheated items to 165F and above.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no certified food safety manager employed at facility. CA: Food service establishments shall have a CFSM to ensure food safety is being managed within the establishment during all hours of operation.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hand drying provision at hand sink in front food service area. CA: All hand sinks to be stocked with hand drying provision. COS: PIC placed paper towels at sink.

Sep 18, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.