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2990 ANVIL BLOCK RD , ELLENWOOD, GA 30294 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 11, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing. This restaurant scored as low as 61 on November 6, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A93May 11, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed water clogged inside of floor drain at the meat prep sink.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed handwashing sink without paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed food debris on shelving in walk in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B80November 5, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Observed TCS foods (shredded and slice cheese) not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- cheese was removed.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed black container stored in the hand sink. COS- container was removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”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 fly activity in the dish storage area of the kitchen. Advised to clean and notify pest control.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature in stagnant water. COS- water was turned on.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed inspection report not posted in public view. COS-inspection was posted in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”A93April 15, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and food storage.
Observed food contact surface of metal food storage pan stored clean with old food debris. Advised to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed drive thru window open between guest. Advised to close between use.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed ice bin at the drive thru window open between use. Advised to close.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”A97November 15, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Most recent inspection report not posted in main lobby nor window. Advised to post most recent score.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed personal cell phone store on counter. Advised PIC all personal belonging shall be stored in designated area. COS-phone relocated.
−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)”U61November 6, 202410 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 7 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed foods (TCS) held in walk in cooler above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held @ 41F or below. Advised to discard.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Chemical sanitizer bucket fid not read between 200-400 ppm Quat. Advised POC chemical sanitizer concentration shall read between 200-400 ppm Quat. Advised to replace.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed chemical sanitizer bucket stored on top of steam table next to food. Advised PIC of proper chemical storage. Advised to relocate.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Pic could not provide copy of conditional employee agreement forms. Advised PIC forms shall be provided @ all times 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)”PIC did not provide procedures for vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC procedures shall be provided @ time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed several containers of rice & coleslaw cooling tightly covered. Advised PIC of proper cooling methods. COS-container lids were removed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed flies in kitchen. Advised to control flies & obtain insect control device.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed visible light at back door. Advised PIC to obtain weatherstrip for back door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Inspection report not posted @ drive thru window. Advised 1/4 top half of inspection report shall be posted at window.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed several broken floor tiles with stagnant water throughout the kitchen. Advised PIC to have tiles replaced.
−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)”This inspection deducted 39 points, but only 36 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B88April 22, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed encrusted food debris on the surfaces of the microwave and the interior panel of the ice machine at the drive through fountain drink machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed food contact surfaces of flat sheets, lids, and containers with encrusted food debris. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed light entry at the back door. Advised PIC to repair weatherstripping at the back door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed the most recent inspection repost not posted in public view. Advised PIC to post the most recent inspection report all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed missing/ broken floor tiles in the kitchen area. Advised PIC physical facilities shall remain in good repair at all times.
−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)”U65April 4, 202410 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 7 of them critical, involving garbage & waste, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employee move trash bin with hands then drop fries in fryer and grab single service to go box without washing hands. COS- employee washed hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to discard food held over 4 hours.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed no hand sink with no soap. COS- soap was supplied. Advised to supply at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed scrub pad/brush stored in back hand sink. Advised not to store anything in the hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed vomit/fecal clean up kit with no disinfectant to implement procedure. Advised to obtain disinfectant.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed food contact surface of food storage containers stored clean with old food debris and black substance on interior food contact surface. COS- ice bin was cleaned.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed rice on counter cooling on ice bath tightly covered. Advised to partially cover.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed containers of flour stored uncovered. Advised to cover between use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed raw chicken thawing in stagnant water. Advised to place under submerged running water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed inspection report in dining area covered. Advised must be in public view at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (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-031-001266. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.