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729 E COLLEGE ST , BOWDON, GA 30108 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 29, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and temperature control.
Inspection history
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B80September 29, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and temperature control.
Observed in walk in cooler: raw bacon above orange juice, raw sausage patties beside lettuce. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.
−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 hot held items below 135F including: heat lamp- fried chicken 128F, macaroni & cheese 127F. PIC discarded items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”B86March 9, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed items held in ice bath at prep table with expired time labels above 41F including: lettuce 50F, sliced tomato 49F, and sliced cheese 47F. PIC discarded items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed hot held items below 135F including: heat lamp- fried chicken breast 128F, fried chicken breast 125F. PIC discarded items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. PIC re-made sanitizer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)”Observed employee drink and used apron above food prep area. PIC moved items to appropriate locations.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”A91August 21, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 6 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed stuck on food between two containers when wet stacked on drying rack.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)”Dining tables observed with food debris. attendant swept lobby but failed to clean and sanitize tables after lunch rush.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed colored soapy water with food particles in one compartment of two compartment sink where no other food prep sinks are available. Please designate sink as food prep sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(j) - sink for washing raw fruit and vegetables (p)”Observed buildup of debris on can opener blade. take blade off for cleaning and sanitizing. Cos: removed can opener holder to clean and sanitize.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Depth of ice was not high enough for slaw as container was observed floating on the ice bath. COS: water was drained and additional ice added. Please note that cold holding capacity shall be sufficient to provide food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. requiring 41F or below.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”First line of heated bulbs was not operating. Observed two pieces of chicken at 123f where the remaining chicken towards middle to back of hot holding unit was above 135F. Discarded the two pieces. Repair unit or use time as a public health control by having policy and times marked.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”Observed black accumulation in places on ceiling tiles throughout dining room and water accumulating on and dripping from vent in kitchen warewashing area. Repair issue causing moisture then replace ceiling tiles. Please ensure the facility is maintained in good repair.
−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)”A96January 2, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed dumping near back door cleaning brushes in handwash sink. Observed near fryers and preptop food dumped in hand sink./ Handwash sinks must only be used for handwashing and not for washing dishes or dumping.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”A98June 21, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed handle with scoop down in cole slaw./ PIC used a glove to move handle out of food.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed heavily stained ceiling tiles./ Replace.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”A98January 8, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed no inspection posted in drive thru window.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed stacks of clean dishes that were wet stacked.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (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 022-06-FSVC-004245. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.