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345 HWY 87 BYP N , COCHRAN, GA 31014 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and garbage & waste.
Inspection history
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B82September 23, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and garbage & waste.
No CFSM on staff at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”The person in charge is not aware of their responsibility to inform food employees of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food to the PIC and for the PIC to report to the regulatory authority.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and ground beef in the walk in cooler and freezer with either past due dates or no date label at all. CA:Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6. of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.P COS: Items that were not out of date with no label had label with date affixed. Items past due were voluntarily discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Outside dumpster has been switched with a roll off with no lids or tight fitting covers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”This inspection deducted 18 points, but only 13 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B85June 17, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, cleaning & sanitizing and garbage & waste.
No CFSM on staff at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”The person in charge is not aware of their responsibility to inform food employees of their responsibility to report information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food to the PIC and for the PIC to report to the regulatory authority.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed multiple spray bottle of chemicals not labeled and the PIC unable to identify which chemical was which. CA:Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS: Bottles properly labeled.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Outside dumpster has been switched with a roll off with no lids or tight fitting covers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(f) - outside receptacles, design & construction (c)”B88January 2, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving management & training and temperature control.
No cfsm certificate (expired) in the facility. Food service establishments shall have a certified food safety manager.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Warewashing machine is heat sanitization but is observed only reaching a temperature of 121 degrees Fahrenheit at the plate surface when it contacts plateware and utensils. This means it is not properly sanitizing the equipment being put into it.
−4 points · Cited as “null”This inspection deducted 12 points, but only 8 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B89June 30, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Bulk ice machine interior ice chute has heavy mold build up on interior of machine. Back up ice needs to be used Ice machine needs to be emptied and cleaned and sanitized prior to filling back up with ice. Also manager on charge needs to have established what and how the chemical sanitizer is routed and running to the Ware wash dish machine. a descale(r) was currently being used as a sanitizer -- Until they understand the dish machine and show proof of proper sanitizing solution (back up 3 compartment sing is going to be used).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”No cfsm certificate (expired) in the facility. Food service establishments shall have a certified food safety manager. CA Will sign up for a cfsm class and/or a test.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Wet wiping cloths not stored in a bucket of sanitizer in-between uses and / or placed in the laundry bag. Observed wipe clothes hanging on faucet head at prep sink (dirty).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”A99December 30, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
No test strips available for dish machine or 3 compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”B89June 28, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed margarine (TCS) sitting out on countertop at 71F; packaging for the margarine requires that it be refrigerated. TCS food being cold held must be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Margarine has only been out for an hour. Placed in fridge to cool.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”B82February 19, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed Ham and Salami being stored in the walk in cooler at 44 and 45 degree F respectively. Both were dated as prepped 2/15 and had not been used that day. Could not tell me when they had last been pulled out of cold hold. TCS food being cold held must be maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below. COS: Food discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Salami observed that was cut and prepped on February 7th of this year, being kept in the walk in cooler after the 7 day discard after prep date. Food that is prepped and then stored for more than 24 hours should be labeled with a prep date and then discarded 7 days from that date or a discard date that is 7 days from the date of prep. COS: Food discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed trash bags being used to store food in. Under the general requirements for materials, trash bags do not meet the standard of being able to withstand warewashing and being resistant to decomposition. Food grade storage bags shall be used.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Observed employee wearing long artificial nails without gloves and wearing multiple bracelets while working with exposed food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (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-012-000050. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.