Planet Smoothie scores 85 on Clayton County food-safety inspection

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Official Georgia food-service inspection report for Planet Smoothie

Planet Smoothie received a score of 85 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 26, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.

Inspection details

Establishment: Planet Smoothie

Location: 1841 MT. ZION RD. MORROW, GA 30260, Clayton County

Inspection date: October 26, 2026

Inspection purpose: Routine

Score and grade: 85/B

Inspector: Paige Harper

Permit number: FSP-031-002197

Inspection findings

2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) – handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

Official point value: 4

Corrected during inspection: Yes

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Upon arrival, observed hot water at front-food service area with hot water manually shut off. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. COS: Had PIC turn on hot water; hot water temperature read 97 degrees F.

10D – food properly labeled; original container

Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) – other forms of information (c)

Official point value: 3

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the facility without a written notification regarding food allergy awareness. The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. Stated to PIC to obtain written notification and post in public view.

12B – personal cleanliness

Rule citation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) – hair restraints (c)

Official point value: 3

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple employees prepping food without proper hair restraints. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Stated to PIC to place hair restraints while in prep areas.

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: Yes

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed display unit in sitting area with ambient temperature of 56.6F in need of repair. Also observed the door of the front food service prep top cooler door in disrepair. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule and equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer’s specification. Stated to PIC to have RIC and prep top cooler door repaired.

15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

Official point value: 1

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior of the chest cooler with excessive food debris in need of cleaning. Also observed nonfood contact surfaces of blenders at the front-food service in need of cleaning due to old residue. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Stated to PIC to thoroughly clean all nonfood contact surfaces at the establishment.

18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present

Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)

Official point value: 3

Corrected during inspection: No

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed multiple drain flies in back main area of kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests.

18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present

Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)

Official point value: 3

Corrected during inspection: Yes

Repeat violation: No

Inspector notes and corrective action: Upon arrival, observed door propped open. outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: Had PIC close door

General inspector comments

Note: -Few absorbent ceiling tiles above RIC 1 unit in back area of main kitchen – in ensure ceiling tile is non-absorbent Observed employee health agreement forms, vomit/fecal clean up procedures and EPA-approved disinfectant, and allergy awareness training (stated verbally) Assisted by Z. Robow

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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