Cherokee Rose

975 Main St, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cherokee Rose four times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

Looking across the full record, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Stone Mountain restaurant, which scores around 88. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a used bottle of insect killer stored at the bar during time of inspection. CA:(l) Restricted Use Pesticides, Criteria. Restricted use pesticides specified under subsection (6)(e)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 152 Subpart I. - COS:PIC discarded the insecticide.
511-6-1.07(6)(l)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods above 41F (calamari 44F, raw chicken 44F, cooked chicken 44F) in the main kitchen. CA: (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:PIC discarded all affected food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food without a proper hair restraint. CA: i) Hair Restraints. 1. 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. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Advised PIC that all employees must wear effective hair restraints (such as hats, hairnets, or beard guards) while preparing food to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed one live roach and multiple live gnats in the main kitchen. CA: (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Advised PIC to have a licensed pest control operator service the facility within 10 calendar days and maintain routine pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Jan 30, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees with watch on and jewelries on while prepping. CA: Informed PIC that 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: watch and jewelry was removed and employee washed hands before proceeding to food prep.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food inspection report not displayed for public viewing. 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: Inspection report was placed at a proper place.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed white plastic small cup/container without handles observed in large container of sugar and flour. CA: PIC advised to use only scoops with handles and to ensure that the handles are not touching the food. COS: Plastic cup was removed
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed leaks under the ice machine at the bar, Observed large plastic containers underneath sink to hold dripping water. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and good condition that meets the requirements of the code.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the cover of flour cover to be unclean with food accumulation /build up. CA: along the gaskets of the prep top and reach-in coolers in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. COS: Cover was replaced with a clean cover.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee's personal phone stored next to the bread area, next to bread. CA: along the gaskets of the prep top and reach-in coolers in the main kitchen. CA: Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: Phone was removed.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
74
Jul 3, 2024
Followup
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed expired food service permit posed/displayed. CA: Informed PIC that the current food service permit must be posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the current inspection report not posted. 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: Current inspect was posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed food containers/equipment stacked while still wet. CA: Informed PIC that containers must be stagger or to slant containers/equipment to properly air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed leaks under the ice machine and under the three compartment sink. Observed large plastic containers underneath sink to hold dripping water. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and good condition that meets the requirements of the code.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
82
May 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed All TCS foods stored in the walk in cooler holding above 41F. See temperature log* for some TCS food temperature. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: ALL TCS food were discarded into the dumpster. Observed walk in cooler unit temperature to be at 58.3F. PIC stated that WALK IN COOLER compressor was broken on 5/31/2024 *the day of inspection* and needed fixing, observed technician guy fixing the compressor of the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked food not actively in use in the walk in cooler to be uncovered. Observed dry food not actively in used in the kitchen area uncovered CA: 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: food in the walk in cooler was discarded *food was stored below 41F. Food items observed in the kitchen area (prepped area and storage area was covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed smoked burger and pork tightly wrapped at room temperature and placed in the 4 door drawer cooler. CA: Cooling Methods. Cooling shall be followed by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled. Placing the food in shallow pans. Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions. Using rapid cooling equipment; Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. Ice bath was utilized to cool down food propped an hour before inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees with watch on and jewelries on while prepping. CA: Informed PIC that 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: watch and jewelry was removed and employee washed hands before proceeding to food prep
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed expired food service permit posed/displayed. CA: Informed PIC that the current food service permit must be posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dead roaches in the facility. Advised PIC to clean out any dead roaches in the facility and seal out all open areas to prevent the entrance of insect. COS: Dead roach was removed.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cherokee Rose last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cherokee Rose on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cherokee Rose?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cherokee Rose.

How does Cherokee Rose compare to other restaurants in Stone Mountain?

Cherokee Rose most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Stone Mountain average of 88.

Has Cherokee Rose's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cherokee Rose have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is Cherokee Rose inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cherokee Rose is inspected around two times per year on average.