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Philly Connection
5195 HWY 42 , ELLENWOOD, GA 30294 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 3, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 70 on October 12, 2023 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A92September 3, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
This inspection deducted 8 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B87January 6, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observed plumbing leak at the pipe of the dish sink when water is turned on. Advised to repair.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed employee discard beverage in the hand sink. Advised to only use hand sink to wash hands.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed employee washing hands at the dish sink. Advised to only wash hands at the hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”Observed facility with whole tomatoes and whole head of lettuce with produce sink not available to wash produce prior to cutting. Advised to purchase pre-washed / pre-cut until produce sink is repaired.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Observed ceiling tiles in the dining area damaged with leak stains and missing. Advised to replace ceiling tiles.
−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)”B87April 21, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, pest control and facility upkeep.
Observed plumbing leak at the hand sink and dish sink. Advised to repair.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed facility with whole produce and produce sink not available to wash produce prior to cutting. Advised to correct.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Observed several flies in the kitchen area. Advised to clean and notify pest control.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed no cold water available at the hand sink and at the produce sink no hot or cold water. Advised to repair.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed 2024 food permit posted in facility. Advised to obtain 2025 and post at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed ceiling tiles in dining room area damaged and missing and debris on walls in the kitchen.
−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)”B85November 18, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 5 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed active leak at the dish sink. Advised to repair.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed hand sink with no soap available. Advised to supply at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed soda nozzles with black substance. Advised to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several flies in the facility. Advised to clean and notify pest control.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed no hot or cold water at the vegetable sink. Advised to repair and purchase pre-wash/pre-cut produce.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed ceiling tiles in the dining area missing and damaged. Advised to replace tiles.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”B84May 6, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, employee health and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed active leak at the 3-compartment sink's faucet and nozzle. Advised PIC a plumbing system shall be repaired according to law and maintained in good repair. Advised PIC to repair leak at the 3-comartment sink.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were aware of their responsibilities to report symptoms/illnesses. Advised PIC that employee health reporting forms shall be signed and provided to the Health Authority upon request. Provided PIC with a copy of the employee health agreement form.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed no procedures and incorrect bleach used in order to respond to vomit/fecal cleanup response. Advised PIC A food establishment shall have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Provided PIC with a copy of vomit/fecal procedures.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”During time of inspection, observed food employee prepping food without a proper hair restraint. Advised PIC Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Advised PIC to have food employee wear hair restraint when preparing/handling food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed visible light entry at the front door of facility. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to place weatherstrip on front door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed facility using cardboard for lining nonfood contact surfaces on storage racks. Advised PIC Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. Advised PIC to remove all cardboard lining of shelving throughout the facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed aprons placed on top of a box of chips, personal employee drinks on the prep table, and employee food items (mangos) stored on top of bagged drinks for soda machine. Advised PIC 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. Advised to create a designated area for all personal items.
−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)”B81November 1, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving management & training, employee health and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed expired CFSM certificate posted in public view at facility. Advised PIC facility shall employ CFSM. Advised PIC to obtain CFSM certificate in 30 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed employee health policy and/or conditional agreement forms not at facility during time of inspection. Advised PIC to obtain an employee health policy and that an employee health policy shall be provided at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed no procedures for employee's to follow when responding to vomit/fecal events. Provided PIC with procedures.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed food contact surfaces of multiple spatulas, meat slicer, tomato slicer, can opener, metal containers, tong, and soda nozzles stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces 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 damp wiping cloths stored on countertop. Advised PIC that damp wiping cloths shall be stored in chemical sanitizer between use.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”C70October 12, 20239 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 8 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed multiple boxes of TCS onion rings and diced potatoes stored in disrepair WIF overnight with ambient temperatures above 41F. Advised PIC that when cold holding, foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS: PIC discarded multiple boxes of battered onion rings and cut potatos.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed multiple containers of chemicals (soap, sanitizer) stored next to canned sweet peppers. Advised PIC that chemicals shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils. Advised PIC to remove chemicals away from food products.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed no person in charge during time of inspection. Advised PIC that a person in charge shall be designated at facility at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed expired CFSM certificate posted in public view at facility. Advised PIC facility shall employ CFSM. Advised PIC to obtain CFSM certificate in 30 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed employee health policy and/or conditional agreement forms not at facility during time of inspection. Advised PIC to obtain an employee health policy and that an employee health policy shall be provided at the time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Upon arrival, observed towel hanging on faucet of front handwashing sinks. Advised PIC that all handwashing sinks shall be easily accessible at all times. COS: PIC removed towel.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed no procedures for employee's to follow when responding to vomit/fecal events. Provided PIC with procedures.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed food contact surfaces of multiple spatulas, meat slicer, tomato slicer, can opener, metal containers, tong, and soda nozzles stored as clean with old food debris and residue. Advised PIC that all food contact surfaces 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 WIF at facility with ambient temperatures of 61 degrees F and in disrepair. Advised PIC that WIF shall be in good repair at all times. Advised PIC to have WIF maintenance.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (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-031-001092. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.