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Pointers Bar and Grill
2056 HANCOCK LANDING RD , WAYNESBORO, GA 30830 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 7, 2026): Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and pest control.
Inspection history
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C72October 7, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and pest control.
Observed raw chicken sitting on drain boards of prep sink with bucket of prepped fries sitting down in sink below. COS-items re-arranged properly.
−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 marinated chicken in reach in cooler with "use-by" date of 10/05/2026, cos-disposed of at time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed raw steak in reach in cooler with no date marking, removed from original packaging. ca-mark all items removed from original packaging as a prep date and use/dispose of within 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed a roach crawling under the 3-basin sink area and under grill area and several flies in the facility ca-contact and have licensed pest treatment treat the facility and clean thoroughly.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed raw chicken in packages being thawed out on drain boards of prep sink. CA-only used approved thawing methods such as running water, water bath where water is changed frequently, in a refrigerator, or as part of the cooking process. cos-items placed under running water in prep sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed fries in prep sink uncovered with a dirty rag hanging above them. cos-ragged placed in dirty linen location.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)”Observed scoops stored in contact with food items like sugar, rice, flour, etc. ca-obtain scoops with handles that do not make contact with food items or once utilized do not store in contact with food.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed dirty rag sitting on shelf in dry food storage area. cos-placed in dirty linen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(9)(c) - storage of soiled linens (c)”Observed lots of food debris by floor drain under dish washer. ca-clean thoroughly.
−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 heavy grease buildup on vent hood and on floor under grill/fryer area. ca-service hood and clean thoroughly in area.
−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)”B83April 17, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed raw chicken sitting above fries in sink area, chicken sitting on drain board that drained where fries were sitting. cos-items re-arranged.
−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 bell peppers, pico, jalepenos, and olives in coolers past the listed "use by" dates. cos-removed and disposed of at time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Cos-paper towels placed in hand washing area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”A91October 14, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food storage.
Observed lemon juice in dry food storage area with "refrigerate after opening" on label, opened on 10/11/2025. cos-disposed of at time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”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-017-000119. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.