Tilted Cafe
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
74
Score
The Tilted Cafe, located at 142 N Main Street in Hiawassee, Georgia, underwent a food service inspection on September 25, 2025. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 74, with one major and four minor violations noted. Specific concerns included the cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces, the use of approved thawing methods, and the proper storage of in-use utensils.
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Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Sep 25, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned:(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 distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: Observed mold-like accumulation inside both ice machines located under the bar. PIC to drain, wash, rinse and sanitize ice machines by EOD.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or (ii) Prior to, or immediately upon completion of its thawing, using procedures to completely submerge in running water as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection. Note: Observed ROP tuna in RIC under PTC to be thawing within its packaging. PIC instructed to remove the ROP fish from the packaging at the beginning of thawing.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; Note: Observed a cup in a container of flour being used as a scoop. PIC removed cup and stated a scoop with a handle would be used.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials. (a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition. Note: Observed knife present on knife magnet to be chipped.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Note: Observed dirt accumulation on walls, and other non-food contact surfaces. PIC to wash walls and non-food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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