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The "Watering Hole" Sports Bar & Grill
123 TRI-COUNTY PLAZA , VILLA RICA, GA 30180 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 6, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and garbage & waste.
Inspection history
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C78July 6, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and garbage & waste.
Observed raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat fruits./PIC moved eggs to allow proper separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods.
−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 salad dressing stored directly next to raw chicken./PIC moved eggs to allow proper separation of raw and ready-to-eat foods.
−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 several sauce containers with no label./Label with common name.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed raw chicken prepared with no date label./Use date labels to assign the date prepared and the date it will be discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed trashcan stored on container of potatoes./PIC moved trash can.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed fry oil and bind of potatoes stored directly on the ground./all food items must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed no "employees must wash hands" sign at hand sinks in main kitchen or bathrooms./ Emailed a handwash printable to PIC.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)”C72November 12, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed in reach in cooler cheese dip tubs stored directly on top of raw chicken; observed raw ground beef patties stored above ranch dressing allowing potential cross contamination.
−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 several working spray bottles and cleaners stored near dishes and single use equipment./moved to proper location.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed prepped TCS foods such as house-made ranch, cut lettuce, tomatoes and raw ground beef patties stored in coolers and not marked with a prepped date or discard date./date mark and identify when to discard food within 7 days of prep date.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed no chlorine test strips to determine proper sanitizer strength.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed no sanitizer present at three compartment sink to properly sanitize dishes at time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)”Observed the most current inspection report (71C)not posted; currently posted (80B).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed unfished wood floors in main kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”This inspection deducted 28 points, but only 24 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C72April 2, 20258 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 8 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed in reach in cooler raw hamburger patties, raw bacon and raw steak and ready-to-eat ranch stored without proper separation./ Bacon and steak must be separate from ground beef. Raw meats must be separate from ready-to-eat foods.
−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 old labels on containers./ Must remove old stickers and adhesive off of food-contact surfaces.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Obsereved some pink build up on ice machine baffle. Observed some food build up present on wall dicer. /All food-contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized more often.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed containers of oil stored directly on the ground./ all food items should be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(u) - food display (p)”Observe rubber drink mat in hand wash sink./ PIC moved item.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”Observed no soap at handwash sink./ Must have antibacterial hand soap for handwashing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed no paper towels at handwash sink./ Must have disposable papertowels for handwashing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed prepped TCS foods such as house-made ranch stored in coolers and not marked with a prepped date or discard date./date mark and identify when to discard food within 7 days of prep date.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”B82September 30, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed in reach in cooler raw hamburger patties and raw bacon stored next to ham, turkey and baked potatoes./adhere to proper storage guidelines.
−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 ground beef stored directly on top of raw chicken and raw steak allowing potential cross contamination./adhere to proper storage guidelines.
−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)”Prepped TCS foods stored in coolers and not marked with a prepped date or discard date./date mark and identify when to discard food within 7 days of prep date.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed raw wood exposed near mop sink area./seal all raw wood.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)”Observed water leak in reach in cooler and heavy water accumulation inside coolers./repair as needed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler./ repaint or replace as needed.
−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)”Observed light bulb out in dry storage room./provide adequate lighting where food is being stored.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”B80March 15, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed in a reach in cooler steak stored over ready-to-eat ranch./ ready-to-eat foods should be stored above all raw foods.
−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 no sanitizer in main kitchen at time of inspection./ PIC made sanitizer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed heavy ice build up on food in each in cooler./ defrost and clean as needed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed back door to kitchen open./ keep all doors closed to prevent pest entry.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler./ repaint or replace as needed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (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 022-03-FSVC-002682. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.