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1484 WILLINGHAM AVE , BALDWIN, GA 30511 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 15, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene. This restaurant scored as low as 68 on June 25, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B81October 15, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed plates of previously consumed food commingled with multiple foods (i.e., ready-to-eat, RTE and raw) on and within a prep-top cooler; consulted with PIC on ensuring food is properly segregated to prevent contact with unclean equipment and contamination; PIC instructed employees to discard food and remove unclean equipment from facility prep-top-cooler; prep-top cooler was washed and sanitized.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)”The PIC failed to ensure employees were equipped with the required handwashing/drying provisions; various violations of the Georgia Food Code; see violations 2-2D and 4-1A for details.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”The facility's handwashing sink was inaccessible; observed various items inside sink basin; observed stacked gallon-buckets blocking access to handwashing sink; items in handwashing sink basin were removed; stacked buckets were removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”The facility lacked the required hand-drying provisions at the hand-washing station observed in the main kitchen area; PIC supplied the requested provisions to the area in question.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”B82July 5, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and management & training.
Observed improper storage of food in front of kitchen's prep top. Food Contact with Equipment and Utensils. Food shall only contact surfaces of Equipment and utensils that are cleaned and sanitized as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7) and (8); P or.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)”Observed no suitable thermometer provided and/or readily accessible to measure the internal temperatures of food product. Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2ºF in the intended range of use. Pf.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)”No CFSM displayed; PIC (Araceli Medina) stated that she passed an accredited exam but was unable to provide proof of certification at the time of inspection; the facility shall submit certification to the Health Authority within the next 30 days.
−4 points · Cited as “null”U68June 25, 202410 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, management & training and temperature control.
PIC failing to meet: Proper Sanitizing methods, Employee Handwashing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”No CFSM displayed; PIC (Araceli Medina) stated that she passed an accredited exam but was unable to provide proof of certification at the time of inspection; the facility shall submit certification to the Health Authority within the next 30 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Found no testing kit for chlorine sanitizer. Consulted with PIC on ensuring strips are available at all times. (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods in walk in. Observed raw uncooked tortillas stored below containers without any protection. Observed scoop handles improperly stored in meat from preptop. Observed thawing shrimp in walk-in with out a container and dripping water to items below.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed multiple water bottles, soda cans, and cups stored on food preparation areas and through out kitchen. Advised Person in charge (PIC) employees may not eat or drink in prohibited areas of food preparation and storage areas. COS-Employee discarded drinks.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed block handwashing sink, lack of handwashing soap, and paper towels, and must wash hands label. Once sink was cleared, sink found to be clogged and lacking hot water. PIC advised handwashing sink must be accessible at all times for employee handwashing. PIC advised handwashing sink is to be used for handwashing only. COS- Sink unclogged, hot water restored and sink cleared and stocked.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits; Vent hood observed with accumulation of grease and debris. Consulted with PIC to ensure all cooking/baking equipment is adequately cleaned within a 24 hour period.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed opened/prepared containers of ready-to-eat time-temperature control for safety food that does not have a consume/sell by date/label.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed food Storage containers not identified with common name of food. Consulted with PIC and all working containers were labeled.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Food service permit & no smoking sign not displayed. Required postings shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between 5 feet and 7 feet from the floor & in an area where it can be read at a distance.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (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 F-068-1999-00002. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.