Tuscany Market Cafe

28017 Mill Creek Ln, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Tuscany Market Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored covered”, showing up three times.

Tuscany Market Cafe's latest score of 86 falls below the Alpharetta average of 92. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no chlorine test strips onsite. CA. - PIC will acquire chlorine test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed to plates of pasta stored uncovered in the walk in fridge. PIC discarded the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
Oct 8, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: label food that are not in its original container
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Ensure that all food equipment is cleaned especially your coffee maker
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Always maintain your facility, clean and repaint the A/C vent that are rusted in your ceiling area
86
Jul 25, 2024
Followup
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PIC could not provide procedures for vomit and diarrheal clean up. A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. C/A: Ensure procedures for vomit and diarrheal events are present or kit is available.
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: PIC did not have any employee health agreements onsite. Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. C/A: Ensure all employees working in kitchen sign and acknowledge employee health agreements. Emailed copy
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Only food handler certificate, PIC could not provide confirmation of registration for CFSM class. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM). C/A: Aquire certification ASAP.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed multiple coffee cup in food (RIC) not stored in proper employee designated area. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking 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, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. C/A Ensure ALL employee drinks and foods are in stored in designated area.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed water leaking from walk in cooler fans. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source. C/A: Ensure proper repairs are made to prevent possible contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling vents leaking water onto ground and table. Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that. may result from a factor or source. C/A: Ensure vents are cleaned and no leaks occur on food prep areas.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris build up on floors, doors, and equipment thru ought entire kitchen. Advised PIC to conduct a deep clean asap. Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple RIC units in disrepair, and Ice Machine in disrepair. Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. C/A: Make proper repairs to RIC and ice machine.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Jul 17, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 13 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS items in a broken reach in cooler held above 41 F. PIC placed on ice. 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)
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Observed raw egg stored above ready to eat. PIC moved to bottom shelf. Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed toxic substances stored around and above food. CA- moved. c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee handling soiled equipment then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Advised PIC to wash hands in between tasks. c) When to Wash. 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking, except for drinking from a closed bever...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Only had food handler certification.
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items throughout walk in cooler with no date marks. PIC discarded. Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for saf...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food debris build up on microwave, toaster oven, and meat slicer. Observed mold like build up on ice machine. Advised PIC to clean. (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored on floor. PIC moved. Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris build up on floors, doors, and equipment thru ought entire kitchen. Advised PIC to conduct a deep clean asap. Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a ric in disrepair. Observed walk in cooler door handle in disrepair. Observed front service cooler in disrepair. Advised PIC to fix all equipment.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies throughout entire kitchen. Advised pic to create pest control measures immediately.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee food and drink at prep table where food was actively being prepared. Discarded. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking 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, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items throughout kitchen and WIC stored uncovered. PIC covered. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tuscany Market Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tuscany Market Cafe on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tuscany Market Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tuscany Market Cafe.

How does Tuscany Market Cafe compare to other restaurants in Alpharetta?

Tuscany Market Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Alpharetta average of 92.

Has Tuscany Market Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tuscany Market Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tuscany Market 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 Tuscany Market Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tuscany Market Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.