Buttermilk Biscuit
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
58
Score
BUTTERMILK BISCUIT, located at 7655 Mall Pkwy in Lithonia, GA, underwent a food service inspection on February 12, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 58, with violations noted in food separation and protection, and the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. Across five recorded inspections, BUTTERMILK BISCUIT has historically maintained a medium-risk status.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Followup
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
58
Jan 16, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
39
Jul 10, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
67
Jun 30, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
35
May 20, 2025
Initial
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Feb 12, 2026 Inspection
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)
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)
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)
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