Einstein's Bros Bagels

639 Thornton Rd Ste 108, Lithia Springs, GA 30122

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

Compared to other Lithia Springs restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HASHBROWNS (03/09-DOUBLE RIC), PIZZA SAUCE (03/07-DOUBLE RIC), SLICED TURKEY (03/10-PT 2 BOTTOM), SLICED HAM (03/10- PT 1 TOP), AND CREAM CHEESE (03/06-WIC) STORED PAST DISCARD DATE. CA: . A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P COS: PIC TOSSED.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL ICE CREAM SCOOPS AND STAINLESS STEEL FLAT PANS STORED AS CLEAN IN THE WAREWASHING AREA OF THE MAIN KITCHEN. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC PLACED ITEMS AT 3 COMP SINK FOR CLEANING.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS BOXES OF FOODS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: PIC MOVED BOXES OFF FLOOR.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE STAINLESS STEEL FLAT PANS AND TWO STAINLESS STEEL BOWLS STACKED WET IN THE WAREWASHING AREA. CA: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 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.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Feb 14, 2025

Initial

1 minor violation.

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN PREP TOP 1 AND 2 IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE WALK IN FREEZE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CA: In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Einstein's Bros Bagels last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Einstein's Bros Bagels on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Einstein's Bros Bagels compare to other restaurants in Lithia Springs?

Einstein's Bros Bagels most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lithia Springs average of 89.

Has Einstein's Bros Bagels' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Einstein's Bros Bagels have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Einstein's Bros Bagels means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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