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Quality Inn Fitzgerald
263 OCILLA HIGHWAY , FITZGERALD, GA 31750 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 28, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A93September 28, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. COS: PIC stated they were out of paper towels. Order was placed today and they should arrive first thing in the morning. Recommend placing order when inventory is low so as not to run out. Will go to store to buy a roll so will have some for-morning food employees for breakfast prep.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed dirty dishes and food debris left in 3-compartment sink after breakfast was finished being served. COS: 3-compartment sink was emptied, washed, rinsed, and sanitized then all dishes were washed, rinsed and sanitized so they will be ready for tomorrow's breakfast service. PIC shall train employees to thoroughly wash, rinse and sanitize all food contact surfaces before leaving for the day.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(d),(e) - warewashing equipment, cleaning frequency; warewashing machines, manufacturers' operating instructions (c)”Observed spilled waffle mix on non-food contact surface in breakfast area which was not cleaned when breakfast was shut down.
−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)”A96May 14, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. COS: Paper towels were placed at hand wash sink before the end of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”A100November 12, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A91May 30, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt, milk, butter, and cream cheese was discarded by PIC. Cooler temperature is reading 54 F on cooler temperature gauge. PIC stated cooler was defrosted yesterday and may not have been set to the correct temperature. Discussed items must maintain 41 F or below and not to use cooler until temperature maintains 41 F or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”A100December 4, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100May 24, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A96November 6, 20231 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving management & training.
No certified food safety manager for facility. Take and pass an approved certified food safety manager course such as ServSafe immediately.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)”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-009-000078. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.