The GNR Health Departments cited a boutique Asian bakery and cafe for multiple food safety violations on August 8. While some corrections were made on the site, Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe must address other violations before a reinspection.
Please note that the score and grade mentioned below are from a routine inspection conducted on August 8. They may not demonstrate the future health inspection status of the food establishment.
Highlights
- Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe scored 61 and received a āUā grade in a routine inspection on August 8.
- The Asian bakery and cafe showed non-compliance with TCS food safety and more health regulations.
- A follow-up inspection will be carried out within the next 10 days.
Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe
Cakes and other sweet items are Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe (Source: Facebook @Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe)
- Where: Beechwood Promenade, 2180 Pleasant Hill Rd, Suite 18, Duluth, GA 30096
- When: August 8, 2025
- Score & Grade: 61 U
The Duluth-based Asian bakery and cafe establishment could not pass a routine health inspection on August 8. Admired for its wedding cakes, bubble milk tea, and sandwiches, Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe demonstrated multiple health violations.
The Duluth food establishment showed a lack of managerial control, with employees not aware of their responsibilities concerning foodborne diseases. Raw, ready-to-eat fish items were kept beside fruits and vegetables at Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe. Improper storage of cooked and frozen items, such as animal foods, also led to cross-contamination.
Inspectors observed uncovered food containers in coolers and freezers at the bakery and cafe. The facility was cited for a second consecutive violation involving TCS food items, including grilled onions, held above 41Ā°F. Inspectors also noted heavy ice accumulation on the coolerās back wall.
Employees at the Duluth establishment wore bracelets while handling exposed food items. Other personal items, such as hair clips and employee drinks, were stored above food items on rolling carts. For a second time, the food facility was found to be stacking wet containers.
The on-site inspector discussed cleaning and sanitizing procedures for the dining table at Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe. The cafe was instructed to store employee drinks in single-use cups with a secure lid. Broken fan covers were also asked to be replaced before the next routine inspection.
A complete inspection report of the Asian bakery and cafe is available online.
Follow-up Inspection
The GNR Health Departments will return for a follow-up at Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe within 10 days of the latest inspection. A failure to correct the listed violations as given in the report could result in the suspension of the permit for the Asian bakery and cafe. Additionally, a third consecutive violation of TCS food safety could also result in suspension.
The GNR Health Departments could conduct an additional inspection at Sweet Hut Bakery and Cafe within the next 12 months.
Inspections like these are crucial to ensure safety against foodborne illnesses in Atlanta and its metro areas.
