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1120 S LEWIS ST , METTER, GA 30439 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 4, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Inspection history
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A91May 4, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observed a food employee eating in the kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed food handler with wearing a watch while preparing food in the kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed the scoop handle stored in the ice in the ice machine.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed employee personal drink personal drink stored on the prep table. COS The employee drink was removed.
−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)”B87November 19, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed diced tomatoes in the reach in cooler at 44 degrees F, the ambient of the unit was 37. COS The tomatoes were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed bbq stored on the counter, chicken and brisket in the warmer cabinet all below 135 degrees F. CA All items that were out of temperature were to be discarded by the manager.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed several rags stored in the hand washing sink. COS The rags were removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”A91May 12, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving temperature control.
Observed pork being improperly reheated in warmer with an internal temp of 95F. COS: Pork reheated in the microwave.
−9 points · Cited as “null”A91November 25, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed a pan of chicken partially under a heat lamp and with a temp of 123F. COS: PIC discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”A95May 20, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed a personal drinking cup being stored above open foods on the hot line. COS: PIC removed cup.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed minor debris in reach-in coolers.
−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)”A95November 27, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed sliced greens tomatoes cooling with tight plastic wrapping collecting condensation. COS: Tomatoes were partially lidded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed personal employee food items being stored on kitchen equipment. COS: PIC removed food item. CA:Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
−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)”B81October 30, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed sliced tomatoes cold holding at 45F. COS: Tomatoes were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed a cup in the handwashing sink. COS: Cup removed from sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed onions and potatoes being stored less than 6 inches from the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed personal employee items being stored on top of a reach-in freezer. COS: Items were removed.
−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)”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-021-000067. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.