[Editor’s note: The report referenced in this article reflects conditions observed during an inspection conducted on March 30. A reinspection is scheduled for April 9, and conditions at the establishment may change. This report does not convey the future status of the establishment.]
Huskers Cafe underwent a regular health inspection by the GNR Public Health Department on March 30. The restaurant was cited for multiple health code violations, resulting in a low score of 61U.
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Huskers Cafe
- When: March 30, 2026
- Where: 1825 Rockbridge Rd #14B, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
- Score: 61U
Huskers Cafe serves breakfast bowls, pancakes, melts, and other Southern-style comfort food. According to the report, the violations cited during the inspection were:
- The report cited insufficient managerial control. The person in charge must ensure compliance with food safety codes through active oversight.
- An employee was seen disposing of water containing food debris in a handwashing sink. The sink was cleaned, and the staff was retrained.
- The facility did not have proper disinfectant for norovirus and written procedures for handling vomiting or diarrheal incidents.
- Unwashed produce was placed above ready-to-eat items, and raw ground beef was placed over soup. Food items were rearranged to correct storage practices.
- Not all TCS foods were properly labeled or managed under time control procedures, according to the report.
- Multiple containers of margarine-based liquid were found without labels.
- The report noted that catfish was thawing above safe temperatures, and salmon was thawed in reduced-oxygen packaging.
- An employee was wearing a ring that was not a plain band while handling food. The ring was removed.
- Sanitizer buckets had a concentration below 50 ppm. The solution was remade to meet the required standards, the report said.
- The fish was being thawed in a sink designated for washing vegetables. It was removed.
- Utensils were stored in standing water below the required temperature. They were replaced and stored correctly in hot water.
- Clean containers and utensils were stacked while still wet. Items were rewashed and stored correctly.
- The report said that the back door was left open and was not self-closing.
A detailed report is available online.
Follow-up Inspection
According to the report, a follow-up inspection will be conducted on April 9. The report noted the violations must be corrected before the reinspection.
