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Sugarberry's Restaurant
416 S HWY 87 , COCHRAN, GA 31014 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on April 8, 2026, scoring 66/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 88. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (August 5, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving plumbing & water and cleaning & sanitizing.
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.
B88August 5, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving plumbing & water and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed a box of moldy onions in the walk in cooler at the time of inspection. CA:A food that is unsafe, adulterated, or not honestly presented shall be discarded or reconditioned according to an approved procedure.COS: Box of onions voluntarily discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(a) - discarding or reconditioning unsafe, adulterated food, or contaminated food(p)”Broken pipe on the back side of building allowing sewage water to flow to the ground surface. CA:Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. Bathrooms water conveys to that area where the pipe is broken. Must be corrected within 24 hours or dine-in shall not be allowed till correction is made to prevent runoff from occurring.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(d),(e) - grease trap; conveying sewage (c, p)”Surfaces of multiple items including the reach in cooler, grill and oven areas covered with food and soil residues on the exterior non-food contact surfaces. CA:Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude (prevent) the buildup of dirt, soil, and food residues. Correct within 1 week.
−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)”A96April 15, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water and cleaning & sanitizing.
Puddling water by the 3-compartment sink, leak observed on one of the elbows beneath the sink.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Excessive moisture in leading to wood wall near the dish machine to rot and be eaten away at. Multiple areas throughout the kitchen have bare wood showing due to paint peeling. There is a hole in the ceiling above the washing machine with insulation or wood flakes falling out of it. Observed very mold-like substance on the exterior of the ceiling in the dish room, spreading from one end to the other.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(h) - walls & ceilings, studs, joists, & rafters, not exposed to moisture (c)”U66April 8, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed box of moldy bell peppers in the walk in cooler at time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(a) - discarding or reconditioning unsafe, adulterated food, or contaminated food(p)”Observed shrimp in kitchen sitting out of temperature control at 68 degrees Fahrenheit. CA:Time/temperature control for safety food being cold held shall be maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. COS: Shrimp had been out for over an hour sitting on the counter but not more than 4 hours so it was allowed to be placed back in the reach in cooler beside it to cool back down before cooking.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”When dishwashing machine was run, grey water was running onto the floor instead of being conveyed to the proper disposal area. CA:Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. Must be corrected in 24 hours.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(d),(e) - grease trap; conveying sewage (c, p)”Observed employee washing a utensil out in the hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”All spray bottles (4) on the server rack were not properly labeled with a common identifier name.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Multiple food itmes along the prep tables in the kitchen area stored uncovered (BBQ sauce, margarine, raw fish).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed multiple racks in the walk-in cooler rusted and covered in food soils.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”No drainplug in place on the dumpster outside allowing for grease and other tainted liquids to run onto the ground beside it. CA:Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. Correct within 72 hours.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”Excessive moisture in leading to wood wall near the dish machine to rot and be eaten away at. Multiple areas throughout the kitchen have bare wood showing due to paint peeling. There is a hole in the ceiling above the washing machine with insulation or wood flakes falling out of it. Observed very mold-like substance on the exterior of the ceiling in the dish room, spreading from one end to the other.
−1 point · Cited as “null”B87December 3, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, plumbing & water and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed cottage cheese on the salad bar at a temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed fried fish in the back of the house under the heat lamps at a temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Septic system distribution box lid is cracked in pieces leaving it open to the elements.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed old food residue and grime built up on the exterior of multiple different seasoning shakers, and food equipment such as the fryers and the grill. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude (prevent) the buildup of dirt, soil, and food residues. Correct within the week.
−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)”Excessive moisture in leading to wood wall near the dish machine to rot and be eaten away at. Multiple areas throughout the kitchen have bare wood showing due to paint peeling. There is a hole in the ceiling above the washing machine with insulation or wood flakes falling out of it. Observed very mold-like substance on the exterior of the ceiling in the dish room, spreading from one end to the other.
−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)”B81April 16, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food source, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed box of apples and some stray tomatoes that were on the bottom shelf of the walk in cooler covered in a mold-like substance.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Observed food in the walk in cooler that was prepped on 4/8/2025, the date of inspection is 4/16/2025.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed handwash sink with peas and ice in it from someone draining them out in the sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Damage evident to the lid of the dumpster outside not allowing it to fully close and deter pest.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)”Kitchen area around main equipment has lots of burnt old food and debris beneath it. Physical facilities shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulations.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A90June 26, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and pest control.
Observed fried fish in back of house and in front food service area out of temperature. Fried fish was at 125F in BOH and 109 in FOH. Hot holding items must be maintained at 135F or above. COS: BOH fish re-fried to above 165F and FOH fish discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed two 55-gallon drums of "slop" meant to be taken of by a local who uses it for feed, but he has since stopped picking it up, leaving it to accumulate uncovered in the back behind the facility. Refuse shall be removed in an appropriate manner and frequency to deuce odors and pests.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) - frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)”B81February 9, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food source, handwashing & hygiene and plumbing & water.
No shellstock tag attached to box or available on for the single box of oysters to identify shipper info, or when and where the oysters were harvested. Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the box until the last oyster is removed from the box and then maintained on file for 90 days. COS: CFSM chose to discard food.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(3)(h) - molluscan shellfish, packaging & identify (pf, c)”No hot water at handwash sink in kitchen or any of the bathroom sinks. Handwash sinks shall be maintained to provide hot water at a temperature of 100 degree F through a mixing valve.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Multiple areas of the facility without hot water running to them. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet peak hot water demands of the facility.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed old food and old food residue all over the floor of the walk-in-cooler. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency adequate to prevent buildup of food and food residues.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”This inspection deducted 19 points, but only 16 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
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-012-000032. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
