Yan's Cafe

12890 Highway 9 N Ste 140, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Yan's Cafe appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2024. Yan's Cafe was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Contamination prevented during food preparation” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Alpharetta sits at 92, putting Yan's Cafe on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Followup
No violations found.
100
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple vegetable produce items without package and in bare contact on top of reach in cooler shelves. PIC discarded food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(j)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items in prep top cooler with temperatures above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC discarded food items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored uncovered in reach in coolers. PIC discarded food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of TCS food in reach in cooler and prep top cooler without a proper label. PIC made labels for food items.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored on the floor. PIC discarded.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
64
Oct 28, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 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 (54°C) or above. P PIC discarded the food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chemical. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf Pic will ensure all sprayers are labeled.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored on floor. 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. PIC moved food off of the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
74
Apr 15, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed fried chicken cooling fully covered in the PTC. 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls; and (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. EHS provided PIC with education and a poster for cooling methods.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed frying oil and soy sauce containers stored on the floor through out the kitchen again. 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. PIC will ensure that all food products are stored 6 inches off of the ground.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. PIC will ensure that the refuse area is free of excess garbage and debris.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
86
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several ambient and TCS temperatures that were 41 F. See temp log for readings. 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 (54°C) or above. P PIC will discard the tested items and have the units serviced.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health forms in the facility at the time of the inspection. The permit holder shall require food employees and conditional employees to report to the CFSM and person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. A food employee or conditional employee shall report the information in a manner that allows the CFSM and person in charge to reduce the risk of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the food employee or conditional employee: 1. Has any of the following symptoms: (i) Vomiting, P (ii) Diarrhea, P (iii) Jaundice, P (iv) Sore throat with fever, P or...
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the sink next to the RIC in the kitchen. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf PIC will ensure that all hand sinks are stocked with soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment does not have established 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 establishment. 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. Pf EHS provided the vomit procedure and also informed the PIC that a kit could be purchased online.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed a food splatter inside the microwave cavity that oven housed above the steam table. 2. The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. PIC will ensure that microwave is cleaned every 24 hrs.
511-6-1.05(7)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of sauce and oil sitting on the through out the kitchen. 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. PIC will ensure that these items are at least 6 inches off of the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy build of food debris through out the kitchen, heavy grease build up on the walls under the hood and food splatter on the walls. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by t...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
55
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yan's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yan's Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yan's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yan's Cafe.

How does Yan's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Alpharetta?

Yan's Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Alpharetta average of 92.

Has Yan's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yan's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yan's 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 Yan's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yan's Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.