Roosters Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
78
Score
Roosters Cafe, located at 89 Long Branch Rd Ste 9 in Dahlonega, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on December 3, 2025, with a score of 78. The inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with in-use utensil storage, single-use article storage, and the cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces. This most recent inspection continues a historical pattern of mostly low-risk findings for the establishment.
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
78
Jan 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
50
Violations — Dec 3, 2025 Inspection
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use tongs stored on the oven door handle. Observed ready to use utensils stored in containers with food and physical debris on the bottom. Observed several plates and bowls throughout the kitchen stored food contact surface up and unprotected. All utensils must be cleaned prior to use and stored in a manner that prevents their contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed napkins in the back dry storage area and single-use items at the bar not stored covered to prevent contamination. Single use items must be protected from contamination as they are not washed, rinsed, and sanitized before service.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food and physical debris accumulation on equipment handles, floors throughout the facility, undershelves, and outside of several food storage containers. All nonfood contact surfaces must be sanitized as often as necessary to prevent contamination of employee hands and gloves, food items, and in use utensils.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: observed that the walk-in-cooler had water pooling on the floor. Facility staff stated that the facility sometimes has trouble with rainwater intrusion. The facility must be kept in good repair and designed to prevent rainwater from entering the facility. Observed that the vent hood had excessive grease built-up over the fryers. Facility states that it will be serviced tonight.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed trash/food debris/grease on the ground around the dumpsters and grease barrel. This area must be kept free of excessive trash and food debris to keep from attracting pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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