Rootstock and Vine, a popular restaurant on Main Street in Woodstock, received a failing score of 46 on its most recent health inspection, with violations including improper food handling, moldy food items, and temperature control issues.
The Details: Health inspectors conducted a routine inspection on March 9, documenting 15 violations at the 8558 Main Street location. Many violations were corrected during the inspection, but several serious issues require follow-up.
Inspectors found food handlers touching ready-to-eat foods with bare hands, including microgreens and orange garnishes. The restaurant also lacked a Certified Food Safety Manager on duty.
More concerning was the discovery of “significant mold build-up on marmalade sauce and mushrooms” in the walk-in cooler. Mold was also found in the ice machine and soda gun holder.
Temperature Problems: Multiple refrigeration units failed to maintain safe temperatures. Foods in several coolers measured between 44-50°F, above the required 41°F maximum. Items including ham, shredded cheese, and eggs were found sitting out at 54-58°F.
The inspection revealed serious cooling violations, with bechamel sauce not properly cooled within required timeframes. Hot-held foods in the steam table measured below the required 135°F minimum.
Food Storage Issues: Inspectors found numerous foods stored past their seven-day limit, including lobster sauce prepared January 18 and risotto from February 21. Several expired items were discovered, including buttermilk dated March 3 and goat cheese from February 21.
Raw meats were improperly stored above ready-to-eat foods, including slider buns stored below raw lamb and raw chicken stored over raw steak.
In Context: Georgia Department of Public Health regulations require restaurants to score 70 or above to pass inspections. Establishments scoring below 70 typically face follow-up inspections to ensure violations are corrected.
Restaurant inspection scores are publicly available through county health departments, and establishments must display their most recent inspection report for customers to view.
The Full Report: The full report is available below for you to view.
