LITTLE COTTAGE received a score of 88 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 30, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: LITTLE COTTAGE
Location: 652 CONCORD RD SE SMYRNA, GA 30082-2620, Cobb County
Inspection date: October 30, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 88/B
Inspector: Zyier Wilcher
Permit number: FSP-033-004358
Inspection findings
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple TCS foods cold held above 41F in main kitchen walk in cooler *see asterisks*. Items were prepared previous day per PIC. C/A: Cold held TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control. COS: All affected foods discarded.
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed 5 pans of food stored directly on the floor in the main kitchen walk in cooler. C/A: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor COS: Items were also cold held above 41F, so they were discarded.
General inspector comments
EHS calibrated thermometers to 32F. Observed the following: – Signed employee health policies – Vomit/fecal response procedure and disinfectant – Dishwasher chlorine sanitizer: 50ppm – 3-compartment sink chlorine sanitizer: 50ppm EHS provided PIC with documents regarding the following: – Consumer advisory – Foreign imported shrimp disclosure – Allergen training and disclosure – Cooling methods
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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