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449 S COLUMBIA AVE STE H , RINCON, GA 31326 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 30, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.
Inspection history
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A100July 30, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A95January 13, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed food (potato soup) stored in freezer on the floor under the shelving. RCA: PIC will ensure that all products are 6 inches off the ground to prevent potential contamination.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed multiple employees wearing watches and prepping food items. RCA: Ensure no employee involved in food preparation has jewelry, watches, wristbands of any kind.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed utensil used to stir marinara sauce and meatballs stored in water that did not reach 135F (was observed at 72F). RCA: Clean regularly (every 4 hrs)and store in container with no water, or have water running continuously, or store in water at 135F concurrently.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed employee pizza and drinks stored in walk in cooler above food product. RCA: Move employee items to ensure they are stored low and away from any food product to prevent contamination.
−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)”A97July 11, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed wiping cloths stored on top of prep-top and food prep areas in between use.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”A96January 16, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed no test strips present in the facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed bulk containers of pickles stored on the floor in the Walk in Cooler. RCA: PIC will ensure that all products are 6 inches off the ground to prevent potential contamination.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”A100August 12, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A96February 19, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed food employee actively prepping food without proper beard restraint. RCA: Employee must obtain beard-restraint. Rule: 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. 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. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed cardboard boxes (in BOH) and boxes of single-use items (FOH near windows) stored on the floor. RCA: Store at least 6" off of the floor.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (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-051-000181. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.