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Lula Country Grocery
2448 HWY 51 S , LULA, GA 30554 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B82March 23, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
511-6-1.04(8)(b) - Expired Foods (P) (b) Expired Foods. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. P Note: Observed multiple containers of whole milk and buttermilk stored in RIC after expiration date. PIC discarded all expired items.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf Note: Observed no soap for handwashing @ hand sink in prep area. Each sink must be provided with a supply of hand cleansing liquid, powder or bar soap. PIC stated she would provide hand soap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. Note: Observed shield of ice machine with buildup of debris. Equipment food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Instructed PIC to clean and increase future cleaning frequency.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Note: Observed bag of whole onions stored on the floor. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food @ least inches above the floor. Instructed PIC to relocate.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”511-6-1.07(2)(k) - Insect Control Devices (C) (k) Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation. 1. Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. 2. Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area; and (ii) Dead insects and insect fragments are prevented from contact with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Note: Observed fly strips hung over food preparation area in main kitchen, PIC instructed to take strips down.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Note: Observed multiple surfaces in facility with soil accumulation. PIC instructed to clean all surfaces regularly.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”C76September 25, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed multiple potentially hazardous foods cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC voluntarily discarded all affected food.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed QAC sanitizer concentration in ware washing sink at 0ppm; proper concentration should be 200-400ppm. Staff drained solution and remade it at the proper concentration.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed rodent bait trap in food prep area under hand sink and under storage area. Discussed with PIC that rodent trapping devices must be covered and tamper resistant. Must be corrected by follow up visit.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(m) - rodent bait stations (p)”Observed mayonnaise, coleslaw, & salsa held more than 24 hours not date marked according to earliest date of opening/preparation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed fly strips with accumulation of dead insects in the food prep area.
−3 points · Cited as “null”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-006-000013. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.