Hilltop Caribbean Grill

8200 Mall Parkway, Suite 215, Lithonia, GA 30038
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 7, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Hilltop Caribbean Grill, located at 8200 Mall Parkway, Suite 215, in Lithonia, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on October 7, 2025. This inspection identified one critical, three major, and two minor violations, including issues with a certified food protection manager, adequate handwashing facilities, and proper hot holding temperatures. Across four recorded inspections, the facility has historically maintained a medium-risk status.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 7, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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Apr 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
50
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
Apr 24, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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Violations — Oct 7, 2025 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Location has no active CFSM. C/A: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - Food Safety Manager Certification (Pf) Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. Pf Given 30 days to obtain and email to ASHLEY.CLARK1@DPH.GA.GOV
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed colander stored in hand sink upon entering main kitchen. C/A: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf COS: Colander was removed and sink was sanitized. Advised PIC sink shall remain free and clear at all times.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed greens(121F) and beef patties (119F) not maintaining a TCS food temp of 135F or higher. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Hot Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P COS: Items were discarded by PIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple cooked TCS food items stored in reach in cooler, walk in cooler and prep top for more than 24 hours without proper date markings. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 3. A refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ingredient or a portion of a refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food that is subsequently combined with additional ingredients or portions of food shall retain the date marking of the earliest-prepared or first-prepared ingredient. Pf COS: Cooked TCS food items were discarded by PIC. Advised to refer to the date marking poster.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee place pan of curry chicken (85F) in walk in cooler to cool with lids on tight. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. 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 (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the inside of reach in coolers, prep top, reach in freezer unclean with food debris build up. C/A: C/A: 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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