Azalea Estates received a score of 61 and a grade of U during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 27, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Azalea Estates
Location: 105 AUTUMN GLEN CIR FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30215, Fayette County
Inspection date: October 27, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 61/U
Inspector: Joseph Addison
Permit number: FSP-056-000004
Inspection findings
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed that there was a lack of active managerial control with several foodborne illness risk factor violations including single-use glove usage/handwashing, temperature control, food integrity, and and food separation. Code: There shall be active managerial control that is demonstrated by not having violations noted in this section.
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) – package integrity (pf)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed several dented cans on the can rack in the dry storage area. COS. After identifying several dented cans, PIC assigned an employee to go through all dented cans. Code: Food packaging shall be in good condition and protect the integrity of the food.
4-1A – food separated and protected
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 – gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed employee wearing single-use gloves who had an interruption in food preparation, was on the phone, and then returned to working with food with the same single-use gloves which contaminated the food. COS. Gloves were doffed, hands properly washed, and gloves donned; food discarded. Code: Single-use gloves shall only be used for one task and shall be changed when there is an interruption in service, tasks are changed, or the gloves become damaged or soiled.
4-1A – food separated and protected
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed that raw chicken, not in the original packaging, was stored with and above ready-to-eat cooked chicken and raw beef; observed raw beef that was received refrigerated that was stored with and above ready-to-eat food such as chicken tenders in the walk-in freezer. COS. All items rearranged according to internal cook temperatures. Code: Food shall be stored in a manner that prevents cross contamination, such as storing food in the proper stacking order based on internal cook temperature requirements. Food received frozen and commercially packaged may be stored in any order so long as they remain frozen and in the commercial packaging.
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed hot TCS food stored below 135 F (see above temperatures). COS. Discarded. Code: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) – wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed wet wiping cloths were stored in sanitizer solution that was not at the appropriate concentration; sanitizer was at 0 PPM. COS. A new container of sanitizer was created. Code: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solution that was at the appropriate concentration.
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) – good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed that the gasket on the reach-in cooler on the line was damaged and not properly attached to the unit any more. Code: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair, including gaskets and seals on equipment.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food (yogurts) in the food service area. COS. Items moved. Code: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
General inspector comments
Due to the score received, the facility shall receive follow-up(s) in the required timeframes. Due to the score received, the department requests that a risk control plan be conducted. Contact the inspector to schedule.
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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