Morningside of Alpharetta

253 North Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Across the available record, Morningside of Alpharetta has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Morningside of Alpharetta was last inspected on Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Morningside of Alpharetta's latest score of 70 falls below the Alpharetta average of 92. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed frozen potentially hazardous food slacking at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC discarded the food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a black mold like substance on the baffle and walls of the ice machine again. PIC had an employee discard the ice then clean and sanitize the machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed food stored on the floor of the emergency food storage room. CA - PIC will ensure that food stored off of the ground.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed expired water filters for kitchen and memory care. CA - PIC will ensure that these filters are replaced.
511-6-1.06(2)(m)
70
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a black mold like substance on the baffle of the ice machine near the entrance of the ktichen. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and d...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive debris on top of the dishwasher. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC will ensure that regular cleaning is done.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
86
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morningside of Alpharetta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morningside of Alpharetta on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Morningside of Alpharetta?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Morningside of Alpharetta.

How does Morningside of Alpharetta compare to other restaurants in Alpharetta?

Morningside of Alpharetta most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Alpharetta average of 92.

Has Morningside of Alpharetta's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Morningside of Alpharetta have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Morningside of Alpharetta means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.