Salt & Pepper Cafe

3732 Cedarcrest Rd Ste A-100, Acworth, GA 30101

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Salt & Pepper Cafe has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up three times.

Salt & Pepper Cafe scores about where you'd expect for a Acworth restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple employee personal items (Jackets, purse, clothing) hanging and or placed on, above, and next to facility items. CA: Suitable designated area shall be located in a manner where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. COS: PIC to designate area where employees can place their personal items.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods (tomatoes, sausage, chicken, chicken salad, and pancake batter) in prep top cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41 F. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Food had been out of temp for les than 4 hours and was placed on ice to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS items (raw salmon, raw shrimp, green beans, potato soup) in reach-in cooler reading at a temperature greater than 41F. CA: PIC unsure how long in unit, therefore PIC discarded food items.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS items (chili, sauteed mushrooms, beef patties) on steam table holding at a temperature below 135F. CA: PIC had food items reheated to 165F or greater.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer at a concentration below manufacturers recommendation. CA: PIC had sanitizaer remade to corret concentration.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sauce out side of original container with out a label. CA: PIC labeled sauce bottle.

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Salt & Pepper Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Salt & Pepper Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Salt & Pepper Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Salt & Pepper Cafe.

How does Salt & Pepper Cafe compare to other restaurants in Acworth?

Salt & Pepper Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Acworth average of 93.

Has Salt & Pepper Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Salt & Pepper Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Salt & Pepper Cafe 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 Salt & Pepper Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Salt & Pepper Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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