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101 MCCRANIE ST , WILLACOOCHEE, GA 31650 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 14, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Inspection history
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B82October 14, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Improper cold holding temperature of sliced tomatoes and mayonnaise in prep top cooler. Corrective action: Discard food and call maintenance to check the cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Slot where ice comes into ice machine has organic buildup around it. Corrective action: Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Corn dogs, slaw, and tomatoes are not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Place date food is prepared and date to be discarded. This is not to exceed 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”French fries in reach in freezer are not covered. COS French fries covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Reach in cooler door is broken and coming off hinges.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B88June 9, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed live flies in kitchen area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Ceiling of microwave has food splatter along it. Corrective action: Food contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. Ice machine also had organic buildup along back wall of ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)”Eggs stored on top shelf in reach in cooler above ready to eat food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Food particles located along bottom of refrigerator.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed mop stored sitting on the floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”B85March 12, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and menu & labeling.
No paper towels at restroom handwash sink. Corrective action: Place hand drying provision at all hand wash sinks. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Hot dogs, tomatoes, and hamburgers are not date marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Place date food was prepared and date that food is to be discarded on label on food. The dates should not exceed 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Container string sugar is not labeled.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Tomatoes and hot dogs in reach in cooler are not covered. Corrective action: Cover all food in reach in cooler to help prevent cross contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”B88May 6, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed ham, tomatoes, and cole slaw not date-marked in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Food prepped and stored in house must be dated with the date prepared and teh date to be discarded-not to exceed 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Pressure sprayer containing sanitizer was stored on front prep table and not labeled. Corrective action: Store chemicals away from food and food contact surfaces and label them with correct name.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)”Bottom of reach in cooler has food particles along it.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Fan vents in the ceiling have dust accumulation on them.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(g) - mechanical ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (c)”B87October 23, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employees washing hands in a three-compartment sink. Corrective Action: install a dedicated hand washing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)”Observed no consistent date marking procedure being implemented. Corrective Action: label all foods to be held overnight with the date of preparation and discard after seven days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed counter tops used for food prep cluttered and littered with dust and debris. Corrective action: clean and sanitize all food prep surfaces every four hours.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed unnecessary clutter in the storage areas.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)”B88September 17, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Beef, cole slaw in reach in cooler not date-marked. Corrective action: Place date on all foods to be held in reach in cooler, not to exceed 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Microwave ceiling has food splatter along it. Corrective action: Wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces a minimum of every 4 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)”Bottom of reach in cooler and freezers has food particles along the bottom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Hood system has grease build-up along it.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)”B85March 19, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, menu & labeling and temperature control.
Microwave ceiling has food splatter along it. Corrective action: Food contact surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of every 4 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Sprayer on front counter is not labeled. Corrective action: Label all chemicals in spray bottles in facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)”Turkey, cole slaw, and meat in reach in cooler is not date-marked. Corrective action: Place date on all foods removed from the original container. The foods that are prepped in house to be date-marked with the days they are made.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Hood system has grease build-up along it.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)”B87January 16, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and food storage.
Microwave ceiling has food splatter along it. Corrective action: Wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces a minimum of every 4 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Hot dogs and beef in reach in cooler is not date-marked. Corrective action: Date-mark all food to be held for a period greater than 24 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Tomatoes and beef patties uncovered in reach in cooler. Corrective action: Place cover on all food stored in reach in cooler to prevent cross-contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Bottom of refrigerator has french fries and food crumbs.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-002-000003. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.