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1100 SECOND ST SE , COCHRAN, GA 31014 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and garbage & waste.
Inspection history
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B86August 24, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and garbage & waste.
Observed container o raw chicken pieces, sitting directly on a wrapped but open package of ready to eat pepperoni.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Employees with facial hair longer than 1/2 inch observed with no beard net on. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: Employees put on proper beard nets during inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Both outside dumpsters observed with lids open, one with a broken off lid leaving it exposed to the elements. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Trash built up between the back dock area and the dumpsters. CA:A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. Correct within 24 hours.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”A97March 2, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water and garbage & waste.
Observed the drain in the 3-compartment sink area not properly draining with some standing water over where the grate used to be.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(d),(e) - grease trap; conveying sewage (c, p)”Both outside dumpsters observed with lids open, one with a broken off lid leaving it exposed to the elements. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered with tight fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”B88October 20, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed rice at the pasta station out at around 110F. Observed the warming cabinets not keeping pasta with shrimp hot held above 135F, pasta was at 125F-130F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Multiple employees noticed with bracelets and smart watches on their wrist during active food service.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”A94April 23, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed dishes being cleaned and "sanitized" in the 3 compartment sink, when concentration was checked with provided test strips, the concentration read at 0ppm. When investigating further, their was no sanitizer in the dispensing unit of the sink and none was located on site to replace.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Both ice machines in the facility main kitchen area had build-up of mold-like substances on the chute and bin of the ice machines.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”A92December 4, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance on the interior of the ice chute in the ice machine. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment sucha as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Clean ice bin within 24 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed several spray bottle containing various chemicals with no labels indicating the contents of the bottles.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”B87May 1, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and chemical safety.
Observed cold hold violations at multiple serving stations in multiple cold wells. Items such as lettuce tomato, onion(non-tcs used for temp reference) holding at greater than 50F. TCS food being cold held shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Food items out of temperature changed out with fresh items, recommend new methods for cold holding.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed pork sausage at the pasta station sitting at 111F. TCS food being hot held shall be kept at 135F or above. COS Sausage voluntarily discarded and replaced with a fresh pan with a lid on it this time.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed spray bottle of concentrated glass cleaner with no label identifying the contents. Working containers, like spray bottles, prepared from bulk chemicals shall haver a common identifying name labeled on them. COS Bottle labeled.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”A100December 18, 2023No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
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-012-000059. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
