Granny's Soulfood

1355 Blair Bridge Rd Ste 100, Austell, GA 30168

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Granny's Soulfood appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Granny's Soulfood's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed, in main kitchen 3 compartment sink, dishes being washed and sanitizer solution in compartment at 0 ppm and in the rinse compartment according to employee. C/A: When manual warewashing, a sanitizer concentration shall be between 200-400 ppm (Quat). COS: Employee placed sanitizer in the correct compartment. new reading 400 ppm (quat)

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer in sliding door reach in cooler in front food service. C/A: In a mechanically refrigerated 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.

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed, in main kitchen, part of cove base coming off wall near 3 door reach in cooler. Observed part of wall coping coming off near prep station. Observed walls in front food service behind steam table stained with food debris/brown spots. C/A: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and cleaned.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 6, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RIBS, TURKEY NECKS AND BBQ CHICKEN QUARTERS HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F IN STEAM TABLE #1 IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA C/A: ALL TCS FOODS SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE COS: RIBS HEATED TO 168F @ 2:47PM; TURKEY NECKS REHEATED TO 165F @ 2:50PM; EHS DID NOT GET A FINAL REHEAT TEMP OF BBQ CHICKEN QUARTERS

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PANS STACKED WHILE WET AND NOT ARRANGED TO ALLOW AIR-DRYING C/A: AFTER CLEANING AND SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT SHALL BE ALLOWED TO AIR-DRY

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO VEGETABLE PEELERS STORED AS CLEAN WITH FOOD DEBRIS STUCK TO IT. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC CLEANED ITEMS.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DISHES WITH EVIDENCE OF BEING WET STACKED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN WAREWASHING AREA (I.E. PLACTIC CONTAINERS AND STAINLESS-STEEL CONTAINERS). CA: 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. COS: PIC REQUESTED STAFF TO STACK CONTAINERS PROPERLY TO ALLOW AIR DRYING.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 MISSING VENT COVERS IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. CA: Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils.

511-6-1.07(2)(j)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HOOD PANEL IN MAIN KITCHEN. CA: Ventilation hood systems and devices shall be sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.

511-6-1.05(3)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Granny's Soulfood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Granny's Soulfood on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Granny's Soulfood?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Granny's Soulfood.

How does Granny's Soulfood compare to other restaurants in Austell?

Granny's Soulfood most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Austell average of 88.

Has Granny's Soulfood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Granny's Soulfood have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Granny's Soulfood 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 Granny's Soulfood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Granny's Soulfood is inspected around two times per year on average.

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