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112 SHIRLEY ST , BOWDON, GA 30108 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 7, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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C74August 7, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed raw chicken stored in the same container with cooked chicken patties allowing potential cross contamination./corrected.
−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 shelled eggs on counter next to grill at 70F and 75F./ Keep raw eggs below 41F or on Time as a Public Health control.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed gravy on stove top below 135F; observed fried okra in front line self serve buffet at 126F./discarded items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed chlorine sanitizer at three compartment reading below 50ppm./corrected to adequate strength 100ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)”Observed single use cups stored directly on the floor./stored at least 6 inches off the floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed drop ceiling in disrepair in dry storage 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)”C76December 31, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage and temperature control.
Observed reach in cooler: Raw shelled eggs beside cooked soup, raw chicken liver above cheese, raw sausage beside raw chicken, raw bacon above deli turkey, raw bacon beside raw ground beef.
−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 items below 135F on self serve buffet including: okra 117F, sliced potatoes 89F, rice 115F, collard greens 123F. PIC discarded items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed multiple items in the freezer and reach in coolers stored without proper labels and date markings./All TCS foods must be marked with dates and identifying labels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”C78May 21, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and temperature control.
Observed in walk in cooler sausage stored on top of whole steak. Observed oysters that cook to 165 above steak. Observed steak in contact with ready-to-eat biscuits.
−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 shelled eggs on counter next to grill at 76F and 82F./ Keep raw eggs below 41F or on Time as a Public Health control.
−9 points · Cited as “null”This inspection deducted 22 points, but only 18 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C77October 24, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage and temperature control.
Observed raw shelled eggs above blueberry filling; observed raw shelled eggs stored directly on top of ready to eat cheese; observed raw hamburger meat beside pork chops./PIC moved food items to correct 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 sliced cheese for cold holding at 52F; observed pancake batter on counter top at 69F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed sausage patties in heat lamp for hot holding at 110F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed several foods and sugar container stored directly on the floor./store foods at least 6 inches off the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”C75March 15, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed raw chicken on raw bacon, raw bacon above ready to eat foods, shelled eggs beside ready to eat foods. 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 lettuce on ice bath at 50F, milk wash on counter at 61F. PIC added ice to bath and discarded milk wash.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed no sanitizer being used to wipe tables.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed multiple boxes of foods in main kitchen stored directly on the floor, observed multiple boxes in walk-in freezer stored directly on the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (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-022-000064. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.