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Alpharetta Today
By the People, for the People
Butcher & Brew in Alpharetta Receives 67% on Health Inspection
Violations include improper food handling, lack of proper records, and issues with handwashing facilities
Feb. 18, 2026 at 8:47am
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Butcher & Brew, a restaurant located in Alpharetta, Georgia, received a score of 67 out of 100 points during a recent health inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health. The inspection uncovered several violations, including inadequate managerial control, issues with handwashing facilities, lack of required records, improper cold holding temperatures, and problems with sanitizer concentrations.
Why it matters
Health inspections are crucial for ensuring food safety and public health in restaurants. A low score like this can indicate significant problems that could potentially lead to foodborne illness outbreaks if not addressed. It also raises concerns about the restaurant's overall food safety practices and management oversight.
The details
The inspector noted several key violations, including the person-in-charge (PIC) being unaware of proper food safety procedures, handwashing sinks being used improperly and blocked, a lack of required records for parasite destruction, cold holding temperatures above the safe limit, and issues with the concentration of sanitizing solutions. The restaurant was ordered to retrain staff on food safety and make corrections to address the violations.
- The health inspection took place on February 9, 2026.
The players
Butcher & Brew
A restaurant located at 1400 McFarland Pkwy in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Georgia Department of Public Health
The state agency responsible for conducting health inspections of food service establishments in Georgia.
What’s next
The restaurant will need to address all of the violations cited in the inspection report and pass a follow-up inspection to regain a satisfactory health score.
The takeaway
This inspection highlights the importance of proper food safety practices and management oversight in restaurants. Butcher & Brew will need to make significant improvements to their operations to ensure they are meeting all health code requirements and protecting the safety of their customers.
