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4110 OLD DIXIE ROAD , HAPEVILLE, GA 30354 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Inspection history
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C76September 8, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed several TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Discussed discarding.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed several TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. Discussed to reheat to 165F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed food contact surfaces of several dishes stored clean with old food debris. Discussed cleaning to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several flies in the kitchen area. Discussed cleaning and notifying pest control.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed pork (carnitas) in the prep sink thawed above 41F.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”C72August 17, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 7 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS foods in the front prep top cooler not cold holding at 41F or below. Discussed discarding if held above 41F for 4 hrs or more.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS foods in the steam table not hot holding at 135F or above. Discussed reheating to 165F within 2 hrs.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed hand sink with no paper towels available. COS: paper towels were supplied.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed large aluminum pan stored in the hand sink. COS: aluminum pan was removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed food contact surfaces of slicer w/ old debris and container used to store food contact surface of utensils w/ old debris. Discussed cleaning to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several bulk items throughout the kitchen w/o labels.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)”Observed multiple flies throughout kitchen. Discussed cleaning and notifying pest control.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed foods stored uncovered in the reach in cooler and cut cucumber uncovered on the shelf and ice bin in bar area uncovered. Discussed covering food items when not in use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed major food allergens not posted in public view.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”Observed scoop handles/ containers directly touching items stored in bulk containers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”B87January 14, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to discard.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS food (cactus) not hot holding at 41F or above. Advised to reheat.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed food contact surface of ice machine with black substance. Advised to clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”A90April 29, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. COS- employee correctly washed hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Observed reach in cooler & prep top cooler not properly working. Advised to repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”B81February 13, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Observed several TCS held above 41F. Advised PIC all TCSA foods shall be held @ 41F or below. Advised to place on an ice bath.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed several TCS foods held below 135F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held @ 135F or above. Advise to reheat.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed no paper towels @ bar hand sink. Advised PIC all hand sinks shall be provided with paper towels @ all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed several food cooling on countertop. Advised PIC of approved cooling methods.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed beef thawing in stagnant water. Advised PIC of approved thawing methods. COS-beef placed under running water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed visible light @ back door. Advised PIC to obtain a weatherstrip.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (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-031-002201. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.