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AWAKE COFFEE COMPANY receives C in Gwinnett County health inspection

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3265 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd Suite C Suwanee, GA 30024

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AWAKE COFFEE COMPANY received a C, scoring 75 out of 100, in a Gwinnett County food-service inspection on Nov 2, 2026. The official report lists eight findings. [1]

Inspection score

75/100Grade COfficial inspection

Inspection summary

Inspection purpose: Routine

The report states: “Person in charge could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that the employees were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.// Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.” [2]

The inspector also observed multiple Temperature Controlled foods for Safety ( TCS) that were being held at a temperature above 41° F for more than four hours in the bottom of the low boy cooler across from the ice machine. [3]

The report states: “The tiramasu cake croffle, Lemon Cream Cheese croffle, and Custard Croffle that were in the display case were not marked with a start or discard time per the time control procedures provided.// When using time without temperature control (Time Control, TPHC) for a maximum of 4 hours: 1) hot foods shall start at 135°F (57°C) or above and cold foods shall start at 41°F (5°C) or below when removed from temperature control; (P) 2) the food items shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time the food was removed from temperature control; (Pf) 3) foods not cooked and served or consumed within 4 hours of being removed from time control shall be…” [4]

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 8 of 8 findings

  1. Employee health reporting

    Item 2-2A
    Person in charge could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that the employees were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.// Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Pf)
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .03(2)(o)

    Person in charge could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that the employees were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.// Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. (Pf)
    Official report · Item 2-2A ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.
  2. Cold holding

    Item 6-1A
    Observed multiple Temperature Controlled foods for Safety ( TCS) that were being held at a temperature above 41° F for more than four hours in the bottom of the low boy cooler across from the ice machine. ( See Temp Chart Below)***SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF THE CODE PROVISION***// Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: All foods were discarded.//
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .04(6)(f)

    Observed multiple Temperature Controlled foods for Safety ( TCS) that were being held at a temperature above 41° F for more than four hours in the bottom of the low boy cooler across from the ice machine. ( See Temp Chart Below)***SECOND CONSECUTIVE VIOLATION OF THE CODE PROVISION***// Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: All foods were discarded.//
    Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.
  3. Time as a public health control

    Item 6-1D
    The tiramasu cake croffle, Lemon Cream Cheese croffle, and Custard Croffle that were in the display case were not marked with a start or discard time per the time control procedures provided.// When using time without temperature control (Time Control, TPHC) for a maximum of 4 hours: 1) hot foods shall start at 135°F (57°C) or above and cold foods shall start at 41°F (5°C) or below when removed from temperature control; (P) 2) the food items shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time the food was removed from temperature control; (Pf) 3) foods not cooked and served or consumed within 4 hours of being removed from time control shall be…
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .04(6)(i)

    The tiramasu cake croffle, Lemon Cream Cheese croffle, and Custard Croffle that were in the display case were not marked with a start or discard time per the time control procedures provided.// When using time without temperature control (Time Control, TPHC) for a maximum of 4 hours: 1) hot foods shall start at 135°F (57°C) or above and cold foods shall start at 41°F (5°C) or below when removed from temperature control; (P) 2) the food items shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time the food was removed from temperature control; (Pf) 3) foods not cooked and served or consumed within 4 hours of being removed from time control shall be discarded; (P) 4) food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded; (P) 5) written procedures for TPHC (including methods of compliance with cooling foods is prepared, cooked, and refrigerated) shall be created in advance, kept in the food service establishment, and made available upon the Health Authorities request. (Pf) Corrective Actions: The person in charge could effectively communicate when the croffles were placed on time control so he was allowed to place the start and end time on the food items.//
    Official report · Item 6-1D ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.
  4. Date marking and disposition

    Item 6-2
    Observed multiple containers of sweet cream, milk, almond milk, soy milk, skim milk that were opened more than twenty four hours ago that were not date marked.// Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24-hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date of prep or the date by with the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (Pf) Corrective Actions: The containers were marked with the opening date so that they can be discarded within 7 days.//
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .04(6)(g)

    Observed multiple containers of sweet cream, milk, almond milk, soy milk, skim milk that were opened more than twenty four hours ago that were not date marked.// Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24-hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date of prep or the date by with the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (Pf) Corrective Actions: The containers were marked with the opening date so that they can be discarded within 7 days.//
    Official report · Item 6-2 ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.
  5. Date marking and disposition

    Item 6-2
    Observed two pitchers of sweet cream that were held for 12 days and one container of skim milk that was past the manufacturer's expiration date.// A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen. (P) Corrective Actions: The sweet cream and skim milk were discarded.//
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .04(6)(h)

    Observed two pitchers of sweet cream that were held for 12 days and one container of skim milk that was past the manufacturer's expiration date.// A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen. (P) Corrective Actions: The sweet cream and skim milk were discarded.//
    Official report · Item 6-2 ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.
  6. Food labeling and containers

    Item 10D
    Observed that the written consumer notification did not have shrimp, soy or almonds listed for the public.// 1. If required by law, consumer warnings shall be provided. (C) 2. Food service establishment or manufacturers' dating information on foods may not be concealed or altered. (C) 3. 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. (C)
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .04(7)(d)

    Observed that the written consumer notification did not have shrimp, soy or almonds listed for the public.// 1. If required by law, consumer warnings shall be provided. (C) 2. Food service establishment or manufacturers' dating information on foods may not be concealed or altered. (C) 3. 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. (C)
    Official report · Item 10D ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.
  7. Food labeling and containers

    Item 10D
    Observed that multiple containers of food were not labeled with the common food name ( matcha, condensed milk, dried strawberries, caramel, sugar and honey).// Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: The person in charge labeled the food containers with the common food name.//
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .04(4)(d)

    Observed that multiple containers of food were not labeled with the common food name ( matcha, condensed milk, dried strawberries, caramel, sugar and honey).// Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. (C) Corrective Actions: The person in charge labeled the food containers with the common food name.//
    Official report · Item 10D ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.
  8. Personal cleanliness

    Item 12B
    Observed that an employee was wearing a watch while preparing specialty drinks.// 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 Actions: The employee took off the watch and washed hands before returning to work.//
    Inspector’s full note

    Code .03(5)(h)

    Observed that an employee was wearing a watch while preparing specialty drinks.// 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 Actions: The employee took off the watch and washed hands before returning to work.//
    Official report · Item 12B ↗
    No correction or repeat marker recorded.

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    75/100C
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Sources

Record details & methodology
Authority
Gwinnett County
Inspection ID
D7E32B25-D27F-4C26-ADED-CC815D04D54B
Facility ID
D070D621-3AC3-412F-92B9-77D8B704E85B
Record captured
Venue address source
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Scores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.

Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from Gwinnett County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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