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224 S MAIN ST , STATESBORO, GA 30458 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on April 2, 2026, scoring 50/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 87. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (April 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food source and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B87April 16, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food source and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed RIC without thermometers provided in RIC.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)”Observed desserts not from an approved source being sold and stored in facility.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.08(1)(k) - home prepare foods prohibited”Observed facility not posting inspecting report and choking sign.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”U50April 2, 202614 violations
Inspectors recorded 14 violations, 7 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food handler use old/soiled gloves to touch raw meats then use gloves to mix R-T-E coleslaw.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed raw chicken being stored above other raw meats and R-T-E foods. COS: Raw chicken removed from middle shelf & placed on 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 coleslaw and fried chicken cold holding above 41F. COS: Food discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed Fabulous (non-food grade chemical) being used on a food prep surface.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sinks.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed a chemical outside its original container not labeled with common name.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed freshly mixed coleslaw being cupped & lidded and stored in RIC without being cooled to 41F.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed personal drinking cups without lid or straw stored in the food prep area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed raw meats and other foods being stored uncovered in cooling units.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed commercially made dairy sauce outside of its original containers and not labeled with name and expiration date.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep counter.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed heavy batter build-up on RIC door handle.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed food debris on floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed personal items (vape pen, phones, & drinks) on food prep counter.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”A99January 13, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving facility upkeep.
Observed raw wood doors in bathrooms.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)”Observed light above mop sink not operational.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”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-016-000826. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.