STARBUCKS AT KROGER #449 scores 76 on Gwinnett County food-safety inspection

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STARBUCKS AT KROGER #449 received a score of 76 and a grade of C during a GNR Public Health food-service inspection on November 6, 2026.

Inspection details

Establishment STARBUCKS AT KROGER #449

Location 1227 Rockbridge Rd SW Stone Mountain, GA 30087, Gwinnett County

Inspection date November 6, 2026

Inspection purpose Routine

Score and grade 76/C

Inspection findings

Item 1-2B

.03(3)(a) Facility does not have CFSM certificate posted. A Food service establishment must employ at least one Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) who also has managerial responsibilities within their facility to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation. (Pf)

Item 2-2E

.03(6) The person in charge is not able to show the procedures for the vomit/diarrhea cleanup. A food establishment shall have written 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)

Item 6-1A

.04(6)(f) Observed cheese danishes being held above 41°F (5°C). Observed milk being held above 41°F (5°C) in the reach-in cooler. See temperature log. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P)

Corrective action The cheese danishes were discarded, and the milk was allowed to cool.

Item 12B

.03(5)(h) Observed a food employee preparing drinks and pastries with bracelets and a diamond ring on. Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food (except for a plain ring such as a wedding band). (C)

Corrective action The jewelry was removed.

The score reflects conditions documented at the time of inspection.

Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia

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