Ground & Pound Coffee received a score of 91 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 3, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Ground & Pound Coffee
Location: 8420 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD STE 220 ALPHARETTA, GA 30022, Fulton County
Inspection date: November 3, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 91/A
Inspector: Frida Vega
Permit number: FSP-060-008298
Inspection findings
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 – demonstration of knowledge (pf)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: EHS asked the PIC to demonstrate the procedures for the 3 compartment sink at which the PIC incorrectly indicated that the sink is used in this order: wash, sanitize, rinse. EHS informed the PIC that the sink must be used in this order: WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE. (1) Demonstration of Knowledge. Based on the risk of foodborne illness inherent to the food service operation, during inspections and upon request, the person in charge shall demonstrate to the Health Authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of this Chapter. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge in one of the following ways: (a) Compliance with Chapter. Complying with this Chapter by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection; Pf (b) Certified Food Service Manager. Being a certified food service manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program; Pf or (c) Correct Answers to Food Safety Questions. Responding correctly to the inspector’s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.
5-2 – consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods
Rule citation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) – consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Raw food advisory was not present on the menu. PIC was informed that 2. Disclosure shall include: (i) A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “rawegg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order);” Pf or (ii) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. Pf 3. The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; Pf or (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions. Pf
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) – temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: PIC was unable to provide the quat test strips for testing the sanitizer solution. PIC was informed that i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf
General inspector comments
3 comp uses quat
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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