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The Taj
609 BRANNEN ST STE 9 , STATESBORO, GA 30458 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on April 13, 2026, scoring 54/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 83. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (April 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B83April 27, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed rice on counter at 103F & utensils stored in stagnant room temp water. COS: Rice discarded & utensil water placed on stove.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed two single gum sticks store in RIC on top of foods.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed bowls used as scoops in rice cooker & scoop handle in ice machine touching ice.
−1 point · Cited as “null”This inspection deducted 17 points, but only 14 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
U54April 13, 202613 violations
Inspectors recorded 13 violations, 8 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed raw chicken stored above & next to cooked foods. COS: chicken moved to bottom shelf.
−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)”Observed raw shell eggs stored in WIC with an internal temp of 73F & raw chicken stored on prep counter at 54F. COS: Foods discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed rice on counter at 103F & utensils stored in stagnant room temp water. COS: Rice discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed personal medication and pills stored above handwashing sink and next to cups. COS: Items removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed items "rag & fork" stored in handwashing sink. COS: Items removed from sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed food debris and grime on can opener blade. COS: cleaned and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed foods made the previous day not dated for 7-day discard.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed hand washing sink without hot water.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed boxes of ginger and potatoes stored on floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep counter.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed bowls used as scoops in rice cooker & scoop handle in ice machine touching ice.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed microwave with heavy food debris in bottom of unit.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed food debris on walls. Observed organic matter growing on wood shelf above ware washing station.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B89September 22, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed front HWS blocked with a rack of cups stored on top of the sink. COS: PIC removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed cloth towel hung above hand washing sink for hand drying. Staff member stated that the cloth towel was used multiple times for hand drying. COS: Cloth towels removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed improper cooling of foods in a prep top cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed utensils stored in stagnant water.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed debris and spices on rack liner.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”C72September 12, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed chicken in WIC cold holding above 41F. COS: Discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed handwashing station without soap. COS: PIC replaced soap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed hand washing station without paper towels. COS: PIC supplied paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed hand washing not operational with a towel taped around faucet head. COS: PIC removed towel and tape from faucet head.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed foods made the previous day not dated for 7-day discard. COS: Discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed foods stored uncovered throughout the kitchen and cooling units. COS: PIC covered foods.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed a crate of potatoes stored on floor. COS: PIC removed from floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed back door open & allowing flies into the kitchen. COS: PIC closed door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed vent ducts exposed form ceiling & tiles missing.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(b) - floor, walls, & ceiling, cleanability; utility lines (c)”A96July 11, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.
Observed facility without vomit kit.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(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-016-000801. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.