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904 S 7TH ST , CORDELE, GA 31015 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 28, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Inspection history
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B87August 28, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. PIC rearranged the foods in proper cooking order.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed Raw Pork chop found stored in RIC uncovered and not in a container which is subject to contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”B85January 28, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed no Certified Food Manager for establishment. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. Pf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed the following: Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. No supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap was provided at the hand sink and/or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hand sink is not equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100F through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf Spoke with PIC that A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85°F (29.4°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.Pf.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed employee with no hair restraint. 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. PIC given 1 week to get proper hair restraints.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves and dirty dishes in front of the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen. Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC was notified about proper cleaning procedures. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. (i) Closing Toilet Room Doors. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule shall be kept closed. PIC given one (1) month to fix this issue.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (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-040-000322. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.