Graze and Co

2850 54 Hwy, Peachtree City, GA 30269
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
35
Score
High Risk

Graze and Co has been inspected five times since 2025. Graze and Co was last inspected on Mar 16, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around 13 violations to closer to 15 violations.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited five times.

By comparison, the average Peachtree City facility scores 80, putting Graze and Co on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 15 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed cold TCS items which were being held above 41 F (tomatoes, salsa, lettuce, cheese, queso, sweet potato fries). COS. Items were discarded by the PIC. CA: TCS items that use cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed that the facility is cooling TCS products, however, they are not meeting the required time and temperature benchmarks. Chicken wings cooled from 140 F to 82 F after 40 minutes, and then it rose in temperature to 88 F after another 40 minutes (this is after they placed the still warm and cooling chicken into the closed, dense containers); observed that the cooling baked potatoes were stored above all of the other items cooling on the speed rack which likely inhibited the cooling, from 12:23 PM to 1:40 PM the baked potatoes only dropped from 108 F to 82 F. COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS food that is cooling shall go from 135 F to 70 F within 2 hours and then from 135 F to 41 F within a total of 6 hours. Items prepared from ambient temperature shall cool to 41 F wit...
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed hot TCS food that was held below 135 F (peppers, mushrooms, queso, onion straws). COS. Discarded. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed that the facility is attempting to cool hot food by placing it in large bus pans, covering them, and then placing them into cooler; observed facility had attempted to cool queso by placing the hot queso into a large, dense container, covering it, and then placing it into a reach-in cooler; observed sheet trays full of potatoes that were stacked on top of each other on a speed rack that were dropping in temperature quickly. COS. Food was removed, broken down, and then loosely covered to allow for cooling. CA: Cooling methods shall be appropriate for facilitating cooling and shall ensure that food is cooled quick enough to meet all time and temperature requirements.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed that the facility is attempting to thaw by having items sitting on the counter. COS. Removed. CA: Thawing shall be done using approved means such as under cold running water, by placing in a refrigeration unit, by cooking from frozen, or by microwaving and immedaitely cooking.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility was thawing cheesecake by allowing it to sit on the counter. COS. Placed into reach-in cooler. Code: Thawing shall be done using approved means such as under cold running water, by placing it in a refrigeration unit, by cooking it from frozen, or by microwaving and immediately cooking.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed food stored on the floor. COS. Moved. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed wet wiping cloths stored in water (no sanitizer solution) that was stored with and above food. COS. New sanitizer solution was made and the containers were placed in locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution at the appropriate concentration between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility is storing their single-use containers outside; the mobile unit is no longer self-contained and they are operating with a table in front of the unit that holds the single-use clam shells. Code: Single-use items shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed unsealed wood being used as shelves. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed that the facility has tape touching the food contact surfaces of the preparation sink (sink drain board and sides of basin has tape on them). CA: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: safe , durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed accumulation of debris on and in equipment, particularly the reach-in freezer and shelving. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed accumulation of debris on floors, particularly in corners and edges of the facility and under equipment; observed coving in the mop sink area and holes in walls throughout the kitchen. CA: CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food-contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that service windows were left open and there are no means of pest prevent present. COS. Closed. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or otherwise protected to prevent pest entry.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
35
Nov 5, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed no means of properly sanitizing food-contact surfaces after being washed and rinsed. CA: Will supply Mobile unit with sanitizing solution when at Base of Operation.
511-6-1.05(8)(b)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed a large quantity of dented cans. COS. Counted at least 7 dented cans at which point staff was informed to go through all cans and remove dented cans. CA: Packages shall be in good condition to protect the integrity of the food.
511-6-1.04(3)(e)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed that the unit does not have, or is unable to provide evidence of, a certified food safety manager for this unit. CA: Facility shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Base violation:Observed damaged ceiling tiles and ceiling tiles with accumulation of grease and debris on them. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed personal belongings stored with and above food and food-contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
64
Oct 27, 2025
Routine
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations. 10 corrected on site.
View 21 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees working with ready-to-eat food, changing tasks, then returning to working with food without washing their hands (wiping counters, handing orders out/taking orders in, handling raw food). COS. Employees cleared hand sink, washed hands, then returned to work. CA: Employees shall wash their hands after changing tasks or engaging in activities that may contaminate the hands.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that there were leaks coming from several points in the ceiling, observed that as food was stored and being moved to be prepared, water leaking in from the ceiling would drip into the food, and food was then served immediately or cooked then served, depending on the items (pictures and videos attached). COS. Food was discarded. CA: Food shall be safe and unadulterated.
511-6-1.04(1)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (tomatoes, lettuce, blanched fries, chicken wings). COS. To be discarded upon returning to base. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food using hot holding as a control for safety that is held below 135 F (chicken, hot dogs). COS. To be discarded upon returning to the base. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored past the discard date (blanched fries made on October 20, 2025). COS. Not to be used and will be discarded upon returning to the base. CA: Prepared TCS food and opened, manufactured TCS food shall not be held beyond 7 days with the day of preparation being day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed that the unit does not have, or is unable to provide evidence of, a certified food safety manager for this unit. CA: Facility shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed that there were many foodborne illness and public health intervention violations including no certified food safety manager, hand washing, holding temperatures, and date marking, among other vioaltions, during the inspection. CA: It is the responsibility of the person-in-charge to address and prevent violations as they occur to ensure that no imminent health hazards or public health safety issues arise.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that many bus tubs of food and hotel pans of food were stored in front of the hand sink, making it inaccessible (picture attached). COS. Moved. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible at all times.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed a large quantity of dented cans. COS. Counted at least 7 dented cans at which point staff was informed to go through all cans and remove dented cans. CA: Packages shall be in good condition to protect the integrity of the food.
511-6-1.04(3)(e)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution between uses that is at the appropriate concentration.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed that the inspection report was not posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted where it is readable within 1 foot.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed that the permit was not displayed in public view. CA: The food service permit shall be displayed in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use containers stored upright without overhead protection outside and observed that the bulk container of single-use containers was stored on the ground and was dirty and wet. COS. To be discarded upon returning to the base. CA: Single-use items shall be properly protected from contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Base violation:Observed damaged ceiling tiles and ceiling tiles with accumulation of grease and debris on them. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking from the ceiling in several locations; water heavily dripping from the AC, dripping from infront of the fire supression hood that drips onto the grill, and from the lights (pictures and videos attached). CA: Facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Base violation: Observed personal belongings stored with and above food and food-contact surfaces. COS. Items moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings (back packs and phones) stored with and above food and food contact surfaces (pictures attached). COS. Moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(3)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that service windows were left open and that back door was left propped open by engaging the lock on the door. COS. Closed. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting other otherwise protected to prevent pest entry.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in bottles that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use cups with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed that major food allergens signage was not posted. CA: Facility shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed food, beyond what was being brought through the leaking ceiling, was stored under leaks and in/under/in front of sinks where the food was exposed to splash; observed food stored outside; observed containers of food nesting/stacked, where the bottom of the container of one food touches the top of the food in the container under it (picture attached). CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor and in a manner that protects food from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
17
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (raw beef, lettuce, blanched fries). COS. To be discarded upon returning to base. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that food (bottles of sauces) were kept in the hand sink. COS. Moved. CA: Hand sinks shall only be used for washing hands and shall be kept clear and accessible.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility did not have water; water tank was not filled. COS. Operations ceased. CA: Hot and cold water shall be available under pressure.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in cans and bottles that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use cups with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored on the floor and in/on sinks where it may be exposed to splash. COS. Operations ceased, will address once back at base. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor and protected from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Base violation: All dinnerware must be stored coverer or inverted to protect from over head contamination. Plates upright on top of cookline pass thru. Inverted while on site.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Base violation: Replace missing ceiling tile at entrance to walk in freezer and over ice maker to seal holes in ceiling.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
58
Apr 7, 2025
Initial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Base violation: All dinnerware must be stored coverer or inverted to protect from over head contamination. Plates upright on top of cookline pass thru. Inverted while on site.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Base violation: Replace missing ceiling tile at entrance to walk in freezer and over ice maker to seal holes in ceiling.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Graze and Co last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Graze and Co on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Graze and Co?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Graze and Co.

How does Graze and Co compare to other restaurants in Peachtree City?

Graze and Co most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Peachtree City average of 80.

Has Graze and Co's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Graze and Co have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly 13 earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Graze and Co means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.