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175 HIGHWAY 91 , NEWTON, GA 39870 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving facility upkeep. This restaurant scored as low as 63 on May 13, 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.
A98June 16, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving facility upkeep.
FACILITY STILL HAS RESIDENTIAL HOOD SYSTEM IN MAIN KITCHEN.
−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)”BACKDOOR OF FACILITY, NOT PROPERLY SEALING, WHEN CLOSED.
−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)”A90December 16, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, facility upkeep and pest control.
I OBSERVED THE FACILITY HOT HOLDING (CHEESE 109F)IN A PLASTIC SQUEEZE CONTAINER INSIDE THE CROCK POT.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”FACILITY STILL HAS RESIDENTIAL HOOD SYSTEM IN MAIN KITCHEN.
−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)”THE BACK DOOR OF FACILITY IS NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO PERVENT INSECTS ENTERING THE FACILITY.
−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)”B86May 27, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
FACILITY HAD A EXPIRED CFSM POSTED NEAR THE MAIN ENTERANCE.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”I OBSERVED THE GRIDDLE TOP WITH CHIPPED PAINT & COATING, POTENTIAL LEACHING INTO FOOD PRODUCT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”I OBSERVED A TOASTER INSIDE FACITLTY WITH PIT RUST ON THE RACKS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”OBSERVED OUTSIDE DOOR ENTERING THE UNAUTHORIZED COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”FACILITY STILL HAS RESIDENTIAL HOOD SYSTEM IN MAIN KITCHEN.
−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)”U63May 13, 202512 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
I OBSERVED MULTPLE FOOD ITEMS OUT OF COLD HOLDING TEMPATATURE. SLICED GREENS 62F. SLICED TOMATOES 63F, & GROUND BEEF 55F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”FACILITY HAD A EXPIRED CFSM POSTED NEAR THE MAIN ENTERANCE.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”I OBSERVED HAND WASHING STATIONS W/O HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING. THE HAND WASHING STATION WAS ALSO BLOCKED BY A PUSH CART IN MAIN KITCHEN.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”I OBSERVED THE GRIDDLE TOP ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & OLD FOOD DEBRIS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. ALSO OUTSIDE IN THE UNAPPROVED COOKING AREA IN THE BACK OF FACILITY.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”NO THERMOMETER IN THE COOLING UNITS, INSIDE THE FACILITY.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)”OBSERVED OUTSIDE DOOR ENTERING THE UNAUTHORIZED COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)”I OBSERVED AN OLD INSPECTION REPORT FROM 2022 IN THE FACITILY POSTED.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”I OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE UNAPPROVED COOKING AREA IN THE BACK OF THE FACLILTY. CAKED GREASE WAS ALL OVER THE FRYER & BASKETS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”I OBSERVED BURGER SMASHER CAKED WITH OLD GREASE DEBRIS, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”THE OUTSIDE COOKING AREA IS UNAPPROVED BY THE HEALTH AUTHORITY. THE COOKING AREA DOES NOT MEET THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PHYSICAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION.
−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)”I OBSERVED THE FLOOR & WALL NEAR THE GRIDDLE EXPOSED TO GREASE SPLASH, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED PROPERLY. "WALL AND CEILING COVERING MATERIALS SHALL BE NONASORBENT, LIGHT COLORED, AND ATTACHED SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE.".
−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)”FACILITY HAS A UNAPPROVED RESIDENTIAL HOOD INSTALLED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.
−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)”This inspection deducted 37 points, but only 33 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C73October 8, 202411 violations
Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
I OBSERVED CHILI IN A CROCK POT REHEATING FOR SERVING. THE CHILLI TEMPERTURE WAS 92F @ 11:11AM. A CROCK POT IS NOT AN APPROVED REHEATING APPLIANCE. PIC STATED THE CHILLI STARTED REHEATING @10AM.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)”OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE TOASTER.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”I OBSERVED BOTH HAND WASHING STATIONS W/O HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”I OBSERVED THE GRIDDLE TOP ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & OLD FOOD DEBRIS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND ALSO OUTSIDE IN THE UNAPPROVED OUTDOOR COOKING AREA.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”I OBSERVED GROUND BEEF UNCOVERED ON A SHELF AT 53F. PIC STATED THE GROUND BEEF WAS THAWING OUT.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”OBSERVED OUTSIDE DOOR ENTERING THE UNAUTHORIZED COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”I OBSERVED AN OLD INSPECTION REPORT FROM 2022 IN THE FACITILY POSTED.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”I OBSERVED TONGS IN THE OUTDOOR FRYING AREA COVERED IN OLD GREASE, ON A WIRED TABLE DURING INSPECTION.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”I OBSERVED A WIRED TABLE IN THE OUTSIDE FRYING AREA, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”I OBSERVED CAKED UP OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE FRYER, IN THE UNAUTHORIZED OUTSIDE COOKING AREA.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”THE OUTSIDE COOKING AREA IS UNAPPROVED BY THE HEALTH AUTHORITY. THE COOKING AREA DOES NOT MEET THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PHYSICAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (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-004-000019. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.