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4545 HIGHWAY 17 , RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 14, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B87August 14, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed strawberry sauce being stored in prep top cooler at 61F. COS item was removed.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed ground hamburger patty stored in pass through below 135F. COS item was disposed of.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed mildew like substance in ice machine next to drive through window. CA clean ice machine that mildew like substance is removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”B86February 18, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed cheese, sauce, and lettuce above 41F in prep top cooler. COS items were disposed of. CA repair prep. top cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed chicken nuggets being hot held at a temperature below 135F. COS items were disposed of. CA repair heat lamps.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed that facility was missing ambient thermometer in prep top cooler. CA provided thermometer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed food debris and grease build up on and behind equipment through out kitchen area. CA Follow all eco lab instructions and clean areas.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B86August 27, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and pest control.
Observed mechanical ware washing equipment that was not dispensing sanitizer at time of inspection. CA repair machine so that it is dispensing sanitizer correctly. Machine must be repaired within 72 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed missing date marks on chicken, melted cheese, and raw beef. COS items were disposed of.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed dead roach and beetle by back door. CA speak with pest control about prevention options. CA clean and remove dead pest.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed multiple packs of chicken in reach in cooler uncovered. COS food items were disposed of.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed single use straws and food containers stored on the floor. CA place items off the floor at least 6 inches.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed food debris and grease build up on equipment through out the kitchen. CA clean deep clean kitchen to remove build up.
−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)”Observed trash on floor in both men and women's restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)”Observed trash on floor through out kitchen area. Observed trash items around exterior of building. CA clean kitchen area and parking area to remove trash and debris.
−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)”Observed broken floor tile next to ice machine. CA repair tile by 9/27/2025.
−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)”B85March 26, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and pest control.
Observed Strawberry and pineapple puree being held at room temperature on shelf. Product states that it must be refrigerated. COS items were disposed of. CA store bottles in reach in cooler between use.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed back door propped open at time of inspection. COS door was closed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”This inspection deducted 15 points, but only 12 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B83August 8, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and pest control.
Observed that facility did not have paper towels available for handwashing sink by dish pit. COS employee restocked paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed that facility did not have soap available for front end sink behind cashier station. COS soap was restocked.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed raw hamburger patties in prep top cooler at 48F and 44F. COS items were disposed of. Equipment is functioning correctly. Hamburger patties were stacked too high out of the container.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed back door with light coming from the bottom of it and around it. CA door needs to be sealed so that it is tight fitting.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed water mixed with some other type of spillage in bottom of reach in cooler. CA clean bottom of cooler to remove water and food debris. Observed water in bottom of reach in cooler. CA repair cooler so that water drains correctly.
−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)”A100February 15, 2024No 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-015-000076. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.