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2971 OLD BETHEL RD , PO BOX 276 , CHESTER, GA 31012 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 24, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 84 on November 20, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100June 24, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
B84November 20, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Cold hold equipment on the serving line is not working. Cole slaw temped at 74 degrees and it was sitting on ice. COS staff discarded the food product and brought out a new pan of prepped cole slaw and demonstrated the proper techniques of submerging metal down into ice where ice is on bottom and on sides of container in line with depth of food in container.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Bulk ice machine was observed with mold build up on interior unit needs to be cleaned more frequently to avoid accumulation. Needs to be cleaned within 72 Hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Hot hold violation fish sticks not maintaining proper hot hot temps at 135 degree minimum or above. temps were reading 120, 124, and staff corrected on site and reheated till they reached 167 degrees.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Staff observed swearing rings and bracelets while working in the kitchen with food equipment etc.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”A94June 5, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, cleaning & sanitizing and chemical safety.
Plumbing leaks at faucet, pipes, spray nozzle, and line equipment not sealed sink to counter in the warewash room all leaks in equipment need to be fixed accordingly.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed St Up CH Unit Behind Gate where Large Boil pots are stored still not in operation. Unit either needs to be fixed and in working order with proper out of order signage on equipment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”Floor tile missing in facility. Floors need to be fixed against broken tile and needs to be sealed. Also tiles in entrance of kitchen where Chemicals and Vomit kit are stored and in room adjacent have heavy mold build up on ceiling tiles. These need to be replaced with smooth water resistant easily cleanable 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)”B87November 21, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, plumbing & water and facility upkeep.
Hot holding violation observed chicken diced at serving line temping at 125, went to hot hold box they temped at 111 and 102. While other hheld items near the stoves were at 156, fish sticks and 152 respectively 2 hot hold wells not observed turned on which the chicken was sitting in. Staff immediately pulled all chicken to started reheating process.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Plumbing leaks at faucet, pipes, spray nozzle, and linc equipment not sealed sink to counter all leaks need to be fixed accordingly.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Floor tile missing in warewash facilities. Floors need to be fixed against broken tile and needs to be sealed.
−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)”Lights multiple above stoves out need to be replaced as needed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”B89June 20, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Bulk ice machine was observed with mold build up on interior unit needs to be cleaned more frequently to avoid accumulation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Warewash Machine is not currently working using alternative method to wash trays until unit is fixed. Also plumbing fixtures need to be fixed at hand wash sink. you have to push and hold top fixtures--- they need to be properly time calibrated to shut off on a timer or they need to be floor pedals.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Saw numerous roaches throughout the facility kitchen, Practices need to be put into place and pest control measures need to be taken to control pests.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Warewash Machine is not currently working using alternative method to wash trays until unit is fixed. Also plumbing fixtures need to be fixed at hand wash sink. you have to push and hold top fixtures--- they need to be properly time calibrated to shut off on a timer or they need to be floor pedals.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(i) - system, approved, installed (pf)”A95December 29, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Bulk ice machine was observed with mold build up on interior unit needs to be cleaned more frequently to avoid accumulation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Light bulbs need to be replaced as needed. Noted as not working above stoves.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (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 45100. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.