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Reinhardt University Dining

7300 REINHARDT COLLEGE PKWY WALESKA, GA 30183

Reinhardt University Dining scored 80/100 (grade B) at its Nov 9, 2026 Cherokee County inspection.

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Cherokee County

What the inspector found

All 7 findings ↗

7 findings recorded on Nov 9, 2026. 4 marked corrected on site.

  1. Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗

    Food-contact surface sanitation

    Observed mold build-up in ice machine (on left) in dining area. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(b)

    Observed mold build-up in ice machine (on left) in dining area. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations. New Violation. Correct By: 11/12/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

  2. Repeat violationItem 4-2B ↗

    Food-contact surface sanitation

    Observed deli slicer stored as clean but visibly dirty with food debris along posterior blade. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Observed deli slicer stored as clean but visibly dirty with food debris along posterior blade. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Must clean within 72 hours or before next use, whichever comes first. Repeat Violation. Correct By: 11/12/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

  3. Violation recordedItem 6-1C ↗

    Cooling time and temperature

    Observed roasted turkey that was cooked on a previous day and sliced today not cooled to 41°F within 4 hours due to poor cooling methods. Turkey was cooling in a deep container and stored tightly covered in reach-in cooler of sandwich station.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper cooling time and temperature

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(d)

    Observed roasted turkey that was cooked on a previous day and sliced today not cooled to 41°F within 4 hours due to poor cooling methods. Turkey was cooling in a deep container and stored tightly covered in reach-in cooler of sandwich station. COS by discarding. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1C ↗

    Marked corrected on site

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  1. Violation recordedItem 6-1D ↗

    Time as a public health control

    Observed: 1. Salads utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC) at salad station with no time documentation on product.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Time as a public health control: procedures and records

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(i)

    Observed: 1. Salads utilizing time as a public health control (TPHC) at salad station with no time documentation on product. 2. Incorrect time documentation on cooked pizzas utilizing TPHC. Pizzas are pre-topped with cheese and pepperoni then placed on time. Once pizzas are cooked the pizzas are still held on time. The time documentation on cooked pizzas must be the same time as the time for the uncooked pizzas. 3. Uncooked pre-topped pizzas not discarded within 4 hours. Initial time on pizzas were 10:30 am and were not discarded until after 4pm. 4. All TCS items utilizing TPHC at sandwich station put back into cooler at end of 4 hours instead of discarding. If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (i) Except as specified in paragraph 2.(ii) of this subsection, the food shall have an initial temperature of 41°F (5°C) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 135°F (57°C) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control;P (ii) The food may have an initial temperature of 70°F (21°C) or less if; (I) It is a ready-to-eat fruit or vegetable that upon cutting is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food, or (II) It is a ready-to-eat hermetically sealed food that upon opening is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food, (III) The food temperature does not exceed 70°F (21°C) within a maximum time period of 4 hours from the time it was rendered a time/temperature control for safety food; and (IV) The food is marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is rendered a time/temperature control for safety food as specified in paragraph 2.(ii)(I) and (II). (iii) The food shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;Pf (iv) The food shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if ready-to-eat, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control;P and (v) The food in unmarked containers or packages, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded.P COS by discarding. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1D ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  2. Violation recordedItem 11A ↗

    Cooling methods and equipment

    Observed two pans of ginger rice cooling in moderately deep pans while tightly covered with plastic wrap and foil. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(e)

    Observed two pans of ginger rice cooling in moderately deep pans while tightly covered with plastic wrap and foil. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf COS by transferring to sheet tray. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 11A ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  3. Violation recordedItem 14B ↗

    Utensil, equipment and linen storage

    Observed drink cups in dining area stacked while wet. Dishes must air-dry prior to stacking.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

    Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4

    Observed drink cups in dining area stacked while wet. Dishes must air-dry prior to stacking. COS by unstacking. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 14B ↗

    Marked corrected on site

  4. Violation recordedItem 17C ↗

    Facility maintenance and cleanliness

    Flooring in catering area (back part of dry storage) is in disrepair with exposed concrete. Floors must be replaced with an approved material within 90 days.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

    Flooring in catering area (back part of dry storage) is in disrepair with exposed concrete. Floors must be replaced with an approved material within 90 days. New Violation. Correct By: 02/07/2027
    Official report · Item 17C ↗

    Correction status not recorded

    Correct by

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Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. Latest available
    80/100B
    Report

1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.

About this location record

This page follows facility 3152212 within Cherokee County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.

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