Spice House

2617 Panola Rd, Lithonia, GA 30058
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
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Score
High Risk

Spice House has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. The most recent visit was on May 4, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Across the inspection history, “proper hot holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Lithonia restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed jerk chicken 110F, Mashed potatoes 90F, cabbage 80F stored at the steamtable not maintaining a TCS food temp of 135F or above. COS: Cabbage and Mashed potatoes were discarded by PIC. Jerk chicken was reheated to read 194F. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shelled egg 45F, cream cheese- 44F and butter 46F stored in reach in cooler not maintaining a TCS food temp of 41F or below. Ambient of reach in cooler is 40F. COS: All items were discarded by PIC and advised not to over stock the reach in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pink matter on the ice board in direct contact with the ice. Observed brown and pick matter inside the soda gun nozzle in direct contact with soda. Ice was burned while inspector was onsite. Ice machine was cleaned and sanitized before placing back in service. Soda nozzle was deep cleaned while inspector was onsite. C/A: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers includin...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the dish machine being washed with no measurable amount of sanitizer. COS: Dish machine was placed in out of order status until servied. C/A:511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall h...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cutting board with lemons stored in hand sink in main kitchen. Cutting board and lemons were moved to dish pit. C/A: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed black substance build on the cutting board at the steamtable. Advised to have resurfaced or deep cleaned. C/A:511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed foil used to line the shelf in the main kitchen. Advised to have removed. C/A: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. 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: P safe P, 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 (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside of walk in cooler and walk in freezer unclean on the bottom with food debris build up and gaskets unclean. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. COS: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed inside of walk in cooler and walk in freezer unclean on the bottom with food debris build up and gaskets unclean. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. COS: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed large pan of cooked pasta noodles with lid on tight stored in walk in cooler to cool while inspector was onsite. COS: lids were removed and employee was educated on proper cooling methods. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vi...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken at meat sink sitting in standing water. COS: Water was turned on to properly thaw chicken. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed dust debris build on fan in walk in cooler. Advised to have deep cleaned. C/A: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination (C) (z) Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed black substance build on the cutting board at the steamtable. Advised to have resurfaced or deep cleaned. C/A:511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spice House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spice House on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at Spice House?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spice House.

How does Spice House compare to other restaurants in Lithonia?

Spice House most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Lithonia average of 87.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Spice House 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.