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4110 OLD DIXIE ROAD , HAPEVILLE, GA 30354 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

C
72 / 100 · Needs improvement
Last inspected August 17, 2026
4 inspections on record · average score 83

Most recent inspection (August 17, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.

Inspection history

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C72August 17, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

This inspection deducted 28 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 14, 20263 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalProper cold holding temperatures.

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)”
CriticalProper hot holding temperatures.

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)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

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.

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

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)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

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.

CriticalProper cold holding temperatures.

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)”
CriticalProper hot holding temperatures.

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)”
Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

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)”
Critical (supporting)Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control.

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)”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

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)”
RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

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.

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