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185 POOLER PKWY , POOLER, GA 31322 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 13, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B80August 13, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed sliced tomatoes and sliced cheese cold-holding above 41F in prep-top cooler (see temperature log). COS: PIC discarded of items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed no current CFSM certificate posted in public view. RCA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed build-up of black substance on back wall of ice machine. RCA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed food debris build-up on outside of sliding door of freezer and warming cabinets. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
−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 several leaks coming from ceiling in main kitchen. RCA: All physical facilities shall be 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)”A92January 22, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed PIC unable to present verifiable manner in how employees are trained in the reportable symptoms and illnesses as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. RCA: Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed employee working in grill area of kitchen without proper hair restraint. COS: PIC had employee put on hair net.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed food debris build-up on outside of freezer opening and around fryer bins. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
−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)”B89May 16, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed TCS food being stored in prep cooler with temperatures above 41F. Shredded cheese was 45F. COS: PIC discarded cheese into garbage.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”A90October 8, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed reach-in cooler with TCS foods above 41F. (Corn dogs, bacon, liquid eggs). COS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed old food debris on racks within walk-in cooler. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
−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)”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-025-005657. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.