Branchwater
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
67
Score
BRANCHWATER, located at 5820 S Vickery in Cumming, GA, had a recent food service inspection on January 6, 2026, resulting in a moderate risk score of 67. This inspection identified one critical violation concerning proper cold holding temperatures, along with two major and one minor violation related to food-contact surfaces. Across three recorded inspections, BRANCHWATER has generally maintained a medium-risk status.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
67
Jul 9, 2024
Followup
6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jun 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
58
Violations — Jan 6, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed mold-like growth on soda nozzles in main kitchen and bar; potato dicer with build-up of grease and debris. COS - PIC pulled nozzles to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized; PIC stated they will discontinue using current potato dicer. Corrective action: soda nozzles shall be cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of mold and soil.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bar dish machine not dispensing sanitizer; 0 ppm Chlorine with test strip at plate level. COS - PIC discontinued use of Bar DM and will wash all dishes in the main kitchen DM. Corrective action: Chemical sanitizing DM shall dispense the sanitizer in the approved range.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed TCS foods being stored at temperatures above 41 degrees F in the outdoor walk-in cooler; see temp log. COS - PIC discarded. Corrective action: TCS foods shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector observed accumulations of mold-like growth and soil on the shelves and blower vents of the outdoor walk-in cooler. Corrective action: NFCS shall be cleaned at a frequency to preclude the accumulation of mold and soil.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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