The Commons Restaurant

1145 Stonewall Jackson Dr, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The Commons Restaurant has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.

That's lower than the typical Stone Mountain restaurant, which scores around 88. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food cold holding above 41F.*See temperature log*. CA: Informed PIC that TCS food must be held at 41F or lower for cold holding. COS: Food cold holding for more than 4 hours was voluntarily discarded by person in charge.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two empty glass bottle inside the hand-sink at the bar. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Bottles was removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employees with watch/jewelry on while prepping food. CA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: Hand watch(apple) was removed and hands was properly washed.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed the back door not fully closed during the inspection (when closed, the gaps are visible). CA: CA: outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; Closed, tight-fitting windows; and Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
70
May 29, 2024
Initial
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a single service beverage cup of orange juice with ice without a lid/cover and straw on top of the prep area. CA: Employee may drink from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens. COS: Beverage was disposed of.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed pans/trays stacked while still wet. CA: Equipment shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food or must stagger equipment to properly air dry.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Commons Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Commons Restaurant on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does The Commons Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Stone Mountain?

The Commons Restaurant most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Stone Mountain average of 88.

Has The Commons Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The Commons Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Commons Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.