Carolines on Main

5518 Main St, Flowery Branch, GA 30542
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Carolines on Main six times, with records going back to 2024. On Feb 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

“Food stored covered” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Carolines on Main's latest score of 78 falls below the Flowery Branch average of 90. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Person in charge not performing duties; not ensuring or monitoring that employees are using proper cooling methods to rapidly cool Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food. PIC is responsible for ensuring employees are using proper methods to rapidly cool time/temperature control for safety food, that are not held hot or are not for consumption within four hours, through daily oversight of the employees' routine monitoring of food temperatures during cooling. Corrective Actions: PIC educated staff on importance of proper cooling methods.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of food (cooked potatoes, French toast mix, pancake batter, French toast bread) in standing reach-in cooler to be stored uncovered. 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. Corrective Actions: PIC instructed employees to obtain covers for the food items mentioned above.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Food items in storage containers (seasoning shaker, metal containers, clear plastic bottles) were not identified with the common name of the food item. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Corrective Actions: PIC instructed employees to label all food containers with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pimento cheese in a cooling state while fully covered. Observed spring mix and smoked salmon recently prepped and stored in PTC in a cooling state. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (vii) Other effective methods. 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shal...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
78
Jun 27, 2025
Followup
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plates and sink lids stored facing up allowing potential overhead contamination. Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored covered or inverted. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately arranged the plates and drink lids so that overhead contamination is prevented.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed self-closing devices to be removed from both restroom doors. Toilet Rooms, Enclosed. Except where a toilet room is located outside a food service establishment and does not open directly into the food service establishment, such as a toilet room that is provided by the management of a shopping mall, a toilet room located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self-closing door. Corrective Actions: PIC stated self-closing devices will be installed on restroom doors.
511-6-1.07(2)(l)
90
Jun 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods stored in PTC and Underneath PTC to be cold-holding above 41F. Please see temperature log. 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. COS: PIC voluntarily discarded all food that was observed to be out of temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed more than 3 priority items marked out of compliance during routine inspection. 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. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge in one of the following ways: (a) Compliance with Chapter. Complying with this Chapter by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection. Note: PIC will ensure all items are addressed and corrected by the next routine inspection.
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizing solution for ware-wash machine to have concentration of 0 ppm. Chlorine sanitizing solution shall have minimum concentration of 50 ppm. COS: Chlorine sanitizing solution concentrate bucket was observed to be low and needed to be replaced. Concentration measured to be 50-100 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: **First Consecutive Repeat Violation** Observed food employees wearing rings/bracelets while actively preparing food. 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: PIC voluntarily instructed food employees to remove rings/bracelets and wash their hands before returning to work. EHS recommended kitchen staff portion out sauces into cups for wait staff to easily grab and serve to prevent cross contamination. The current process involved wait staff preparing sauce cups without maintaining personal cleanliness per the Chapter 511-6-1.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee (cook) touch a cooked hamburger patty and them immediately grabbed sliced cheese. Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. COS: PIC voluntarily instructed food employee (cook) to discard hamburger patty and sliced cheese and then ensured the food employee washed their hands and put on gloves before returning to work.
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of food stored uncovered. 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: PIC covered all food that was uncovered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
61
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: An employee was observed cooking food in the kitchen with no hair restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
95
Mar 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carolines on Main last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carolines on Main on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carolines on Main?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carolines on Main.

How does Carolines on Main compare to other restaurants in Flowery Branch?

Carolines on Main most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Flowery Branch average of 90.

Has Carolines on Main's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Carolines on Main have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carolines on Main means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Carolines on Main inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carolines on Main is inspected around three times per year on average.