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308 CENTRAL BLVD , GUYTON, GA 31312 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 9, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, chemical safety and food storage.
Inspection history
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B88July 9, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, chemical safety and food storage.
Observed heavy food/paper debris on the can opener blade.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed employee medicine stored in a bowl, next to and above facility food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)”Observed a bottle of Mean Green cleaner stored with the nozzle pointed at a bag of onions on a storage shelf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed heavy food debris on the side of equipment in the facility (fryer, hot box, etc.).
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed the mop, not actively in use, stored head down in the mop bucket.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Observed heavy grease build up on the vents of the hood.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)”Observed an employee drink (with a lid and a straw) stored atop a prep counter.
−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)”A90December 10, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed multiple TCS food items in the Reach In Coolers that were prepped or removed from their original packaging over 24 hours ago and remained in the facility, not date marked: 1. Ham, cooked rice and cooked pork in the Reach In Cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed no hanging thermometers in multiple coolers throughout the facility.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed heavy food debris on the side of equipment in the facility (fryer, hot box, etc.).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed heavy grease build up on the walls and floor in the cooking area (behind fryer area).
−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)”Observed heavy grease build up on the vents of the hood.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(j) - ventilation hood system filters, designed to be readily removable for cleaning (c)”A91May 8, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed heavy food/paper debris on the can opener blade.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no hanging thermometers in any of the coolers in the facility.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed the handle of the ice scoop stored with the handle touching the product, in the front serving area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed heavy grease build up on the walls and floor in the cooking area (behind fryer area).
−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)”A90October 15, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed the handwashing sink in the front food service have ice and a scrubber within it.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed the hand sink in the employee bathroom with soap that was unable to dispense. RCA: PIC shall fix the soap dispenser.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed multiple food items in the Reach In Coolers that were prepped over 24 hours ago and remained in the facility, not date marked. RCA: Food items that are refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”B86January 26, 20248 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed heavy food/paper debris on the can opener blade.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed multiple food items in the Reach In Coolers that were prepped over 24 hours ago and remained in the facility, not date marked (Cole Slaw, chili).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed multiple cooked food items in the Reach In Freezer, not date marked.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed a non-functioning thermometer in the Reach In Cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)”Observed multiple cold holding units with missing internal thermometers.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Observed a broken lid on the bulk rice bin.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed aluminum being used as shelf liner on a shelf in the kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed heavy food debris throughout the facility: 1. On walls behind the 3-compartment sink and behind fryer/stove area. 2. On floors under the fryer/stove area. 3. At the bottom and around seals of coolers and hot holding box. 4. On shelf liners throughout the kitchen area. 5. On the outside of batter containers under the prep table. 6. On the shelf under the prep table. 7. On the outside of equipment (fryers, coolers). 8. On the inside of hot holding box (bottom). 9. On the outside of bins containing food on a storage rack.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”C79November 28, 202311 violations
Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed collard greens dated 11/20/23 in the Reach In Cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed a non-functioning thermometer in the Reach In Cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)”Observed a can of Raid stored on a shelf above the ice machine. Have licensed pest control service building ONLY.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed an employee bottled drink stored atop the prep table.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed raw chicken thawing in the prep sink, in standing water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed a soiled wiping cloth stored atop the prep counter.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed a bowl used as a scoop and stored in the sugar bin, with the bottom of the bowl atop the sugar.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed heavy food debris throughout the facility: 1. On walls behind the 3-compartment sink and behind fryer/stove area. 2. On floors under the fryer/stove area. 3. At the bottom and around seals of coolers and hot holding box. 4. On shelf liners throughout the kitchen area. 5. On the outside of batter containers under the prep table. 6. On the shelf under the prep table. 7. On the outside of equipment (fryers, coolers). 8. On the inside of hot holding box (bottom).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed a ceiling tile hanging from the ceiling in the rear employee restroom and above the stove/fryer area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed a mop not actively in use, stored inside of a mop bucket (of dirty water) in the rear restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Observed an employee cellphone stored atop the prep counter.
−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)”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-051-000025. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.