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348 HIGHWAY 37 , NEWTON, GA 39870 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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99 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected August 25, 2026
8 inspections on record · average score 94

Most recent inspection (August 25, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep. This restaurant scored as low as 88 on February 11, 2025 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.

A99August 25, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep.

RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

EH OBSERVED METAL FLOORING INSIDE THE WIC, PEELING BACK CAUSING A TRIP HAZARD.

−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)”
A90April 14, 20262 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

EH OBSERVED YAM PATTIES INSIDE THE WARMER UNIT OUT OF TEMP. 118F PIC PLACED FOOD ITEMS BACK INSIDE THE OVEN FOR REHEATING.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

EH OBSERVED METAL FLOORING INSIDE THE WIC, PEELING BACK CAUSING A TRIP HAZARD.

−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)”
A91December 16, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

I OBSERVED (PINAPPLES 58F) AND (SIDE SALADS 63F) OUT OF TEMP IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. PIC CORRECTED ONSITE BY PLACING THE FOOD ITEMS BACK IN THE COOLER BEFORE LUNCH TIME.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

I OBSERVED BAKED CORNDOG NUGGETS INSIDE THE WARMER UNIT READING TEMPS OF 116,117, & 119. PIC PLACED THE FOOD BACK INTO THE OVEN FOR REHEATING.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
A98August 12, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene.

RoutineCorrected on sitePosted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing.

I OBSERVED AN OLD INSPECTION FROM 2024 POSTED INSIDE THE FACILITY. PIC CORRECTED ISSUE ONSITE.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”
RoutineUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

I OBSERVED THE BULK SUGAR SCOOP TOUCHING THE FOOD PRODUCT INSIDE THE FACILTIY.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”
B88February 11, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper hot holding temperatures.

I OBSERVED HOTDOGS IN MAIN SERVING AREA OUT OF TEMP. PIC REHEATED AND ADJUSTED WARMING UNIT TEMP.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”
Critical (supporting)Thermometers provided and accurate.

MISSING THERMOMETERS IN MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)”
A96October 29, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

Critical (supporting)Thermometers provided and accurate.

MISSING THERMOMETER IN MILK COOLER, IN MAIN SERVING AREA.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)”
RoutineIn-use utensils: properly stored.

I OBSERVED A UTENSIL SCOOP STORED INSIDE, BULK SUGAR CONTAINER TOUCHING FOOD.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
RoutineUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

I OBSERVED PLATES, NOT INVERT IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA ALSO IN MAIN KITCHEN SERVING AREA.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”
A93May 14, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control.

Observed pork patty biscuits cooling in the WIC on cart with hold hold cover over cart. Cover removed for proper cooling.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteThermometers provided and accurate.

Observed broken thermometer, glass face broken, in RIC/MK. No thermometer observed in RIC/FFS. Thermometer removed and replaced with new thermometer.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed bacon stored in the RIC inside open box. Bacon covered, box closed.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
A99November 28, 20231 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.

RoutineCorrected on siteSingle-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used.

Observed single use 5 compartment lunch trays and cover food trays stored on floor. PIC relocated items to 6" off floor.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (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-004-000006. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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