Buttermilk Biscuit

7655 Mall Pkwy, Lithonia, GA 30038
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 6, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show six inspections at Buttermilk Biscuit stretching back to 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated May 6, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.

Restaurants in Lithonia average 87, so Buttermilk Biscuit trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon stored directly next to cooked chicken sausage. COS: Cooked sausage was discarded by PIC. Advised to follow DPH Flyer. C/A:511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they ar...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee place TCS ready to eat biscuit directly on unclean oven rack in the main kitchen. COS: Biscuit was discard and employee was educated of food contact surfaces. Employee complied and placed new biscuit on pan then placed in oven.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed oven racks unclean with food debris build up in direct contact with TCS foods. Racks were removed and cleaned while inspector was onsite. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - Cooking & Baking Equipment (C) (c) Cooking and Baking Equipment. 1. The food-contact surfaces of cooking and baking equipment shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This subsection does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering equipment if it is cleaned as specified under subsection (7)(b)3(v) of this Rule. 2. The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
511-6-1.05(7)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the inside of the prep top cooler unclean with debris build up on the inside. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors throughout main kitchen under equipment and baseboards unclean with heavy grease and debris build up. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after c...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee bookbag, cup without lids, cell phone stored throughout main kitchen next to food items for sale. COS: All personal items were removed and racks were sanitized. C/A:C/A: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
64
Feb 12, 2026
Followup
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation hood unclean with grease dripping onto food contact surface. Ventilation hood was wiped down while inspector was onsite. Advised to add a drip pan to prevent grease build from dripping onto food contact surface. C/A: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.
511-6-1.05(8)(b)
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed eggs stored directly next to ground turkey and raw chicken on the bottom shelf of the meat reach in cooler. COS: Eggs were moved to the top shelf, ground trukry was moved to the middle shelf. Advised to follow DPH Flyer. C/A:511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and veget...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shelf used to store clean dishes unclean with debris build up in direct contact with food contact surface. COS: All dishes were moved to dish pit to be properly washed and shelf was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was on site.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets on the 2 door beverage cooler unclean with sticky substance build up. Observed inside of reach in freezer and 2 door reach in coolers unclean to sight and touch. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed water from steamtable dripping directly on the floor causing pooling water. Advised PIC hose shall drain in to the floor drain. C/A: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors throughout main kitchen under equipment and baseboards unclean with heavy grease and debris build up. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after c...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
58
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored directly next to raw shrimp and raw catfish. Observed raw bacon store directly above raw shrimp and raw catfish stored in 2 door reach in cooler COS: Raw chicken was moved to the bottom shelf, raw bacon was moved to the middle shelf and raw shrimp and raw catfish was moved to the top shelf. C/A:511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees with artificial nails handling ready to eat TCS foods (lemon slices) without gloved. COS: Ready to eat TCS foods (lemon slices) were discarded and gloves were put on before returning to work.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Correct test strips were not available at time of inspection. Advised to purchase correct test strips for solutions used at establishment. C/A: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes being washed with no measurable amount of sanitizer. COS: 3 compartment sink was remade to read 200 ppm Quats and dishes were washed properly while inspector was onsite. Advised to use test strips when preparing sanitizer. Advised to use test strips while preparing solutions. C/A: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accorda...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish being thawed in vegetable sink. COS: raw fish was removed and sink was cleaned and sanitized while inspector was onsite. C/A: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.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes stored as clean with dried food debris on food contact surface. COS: Dishes were moved to the dish pit to be washed properly. C/A: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.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken thawing in sink with standing water. COS: Cold water was turned on to complete proper thawing. C/A:511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees wearing watching in main kitchen. Observed cook wearing apple watch while preparing ready to eat TCS foods. COS: Ready to eat TCS food was discarded. All employees removed arm jewelry and washed hands properly before returning to work. C/A: C/A: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use items stored directly on the floor in the main kitchen. C/A: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford...
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed oven unclean with heavy debris build up on the inside of oven. Observed gaskets on the 2 door beverage cooler unclean with sticky substance build up. Observed inside of reach in freezer and 2 door reach in coolers unclean to sight and touch. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease hood unclean with debris build up. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A: 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.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors throughout main kitchen under equipment and baseboards unclean with heavy debris build up. Observed floor in main dining area unclean along baseboards. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. C/A:511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when th...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
39
Jul 10, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw bacon store directly over raw fish stored in reach in cooler. Observed pooled eggs stored directly next to cooked chicken sausage stored in reach in prep top cooler. C/A: C/A:511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; an...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels were available at hand sink near meat at time of inspection. C/A: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 COS: Paper towels were restocked and advised hand sink shall have paper towels at all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed expo employee wearing plastic bracelet while preparing TCS ready to eat foods. C/A: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: All arm jewelry was removed and hands were washed before returning to kitchen.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes then proceed to use wiping cloth to dry dishes. C/A: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: 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. Employee was educated on proper dish washing and complied and placed dishes in dish pit to be washed properly.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors dish pit area and dry storage unclean with debris build up. C/A: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
67
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shelled eggs(50F) and pooled eggs(51F) stored on counter top, cooked chicken sausage(48F), and mixed cut meat(50F) stored at prep top not holding a TCS Food temp of 41F or below. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) 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) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P COS: Eggs were discarde...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed waffle and french toast batter sitting directly on top of raw chicken, raw chicken was observed directly next to raw shrimp and raw bacon stored on top of ready to eat cream cheese stored in 2 door reach in cooler 1. Observed liquid eggs stored directly on top on ready to eat cut lettuce stored in reach in cooler 2. C/A:511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes being washed with no measurable amount of sanitizer. C/A: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a conce...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
1-2B - certified food protection manager (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC could not provide proof of Food Manager Certification. C/A: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - Certification Documentation (Pf) 1. The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. COS: Owner provided CFSM certificate
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: PIC could not provide proof of documentation of the DPH employee health reporting agreements signed by staff. C/A: 511-6-1.03(1)(c)2,3 - Demonstration (Pf) 2. Explaining the responsibility of the person in charge for preventing the transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease; Pf 3. Describing the symptoms associated with the diseases that are transmissible through food; Pf
511-6-1.03(1)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor under grill unclean with debris build up. C/A: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee water bottles, keys and cups without lids stored on prep top tables. C/A: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. COS: All employee items were moved away from food for sale.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinking from cup with no lid in main kitchen at prep top table. C/A: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 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. COS: Cup was discarded by employee, hands were washed and advised employee cups shall be single use with lid and straw.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed no splash guard between meat and vegetable sink. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - Food Preparation (C) (t) Food Preparation. During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination Advised to add splash guard between meat and vegetable sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 cooks wearing plastic bracelets while preparing TCS ready to eat foods. C/A: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: All arm jewelry was removed and hands were washed before returning to kitchen.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: No permit posted at time of inspection. C/A: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - Permit, Displayed (C) 1. Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes then proceed to use wiping cloth to dry dishes. C/A: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: 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. Employee was educated on proper dish washing and complied and placed dishes in dish pit to be washed properly.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use items stored directly on the floor in the main kitchen. C/A: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford...
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gasket on drawer coolers, outside of ice machine and reach in Turbo air cooler unclean with debris build up. Corrective Action: 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris Advised to have deep cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
35
May 20, 2025
Initial
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: No thermometer for taking accurate temps for internal cold TCS food items.
511-6-1.05(2)(k)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at 3 compartment sink behind bar. Observed low water pressure at sink in rear of kitchen. (Vegetable sink) Corrective Action:511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a wa...
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gasket on drawer coolers and reach in Turbo air cooler unclean with debris build up. Corrective Action: 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris Advised to have deep cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed no splash guard between meat and vegetable sink. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - Food Preparation (C) (t) Food Preparation. During preparation, unpackaged food shall be protected from environmental sources of contamination Advised to add splash guard between meat and vegetable sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Buttermilk Biscuit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Buttermilk Biscuit on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Buttermilk Biscuit?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Buttermilk Biscuit.

How does Buttermilk Biscuit compare to other restaurants in Lithonia?

Buttermilk Biscuit most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lithonia average of 87.

Has Buttermilk Biscuit's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Buttermilk Biscuit have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Buttermilk Biscuit means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.