The Commons Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
70
Score
THE COMMONS RESTAURANT, located at 1145 Stonewall Jackson Dr, Stone Mountain, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 19, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and two minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, proper cold holding temperatures, and personal cleanliness. The facility has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections across its two recorded evaluations.
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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.
70
May 29, 2024
Initial
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Mar 19, 2026 Inspection
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)
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)
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)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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