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DON AREPACHO
2322 BROWNS BRIDGE RD STE A , GAINESVILLE, GA 30504 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on July 13, 2026, scoring 67/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 99. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (July 17, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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A99July 17, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed an inspection report that was not the most recent inspection to be displayed in the facility. Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Note: Facility shall replace the old inspection with the report from this inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”U67July 13, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, chemical safety and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed raw whole pork stored below raw ground beef in the walk-in cooler. Also, observed raw chicken to be stored above raw pork and raw ground beef in the prep-top unit by the grill. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (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. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
−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 raid designated for household use only to be present in the food service facility. 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - Conditions of Use (P, Pf, C) (e) Conditions of Use. 1. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to: (i) Law and this Chapter; (ii) Manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food service establishment, P COS: The PIC voluntarily discarded the pesticide.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)”Observed no active managerial control in the facility based on the following: 2-2B Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use. 4-1A Food separated and protected. 8-2B Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used Note: The facility will need to retrain all staff and EHS recommends the CFSM be retrained.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed a Coca cola can and bottled water to be in a food preparation area and not in a single-use disposable cup with a lid and straw. 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: The drinks were voluntarily discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed raw chicken to be thawing with no running cold water or under refrigeration. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF; COS: The cold water was turned on and left running for proper thawing procedures.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed green bowl with no handle in the crockpot to be stored in direct contact with food. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; COS: The facility will need to obtain a scoop for the rice that has a handle to prevent the portion where food employees touch the bowl from touching the food. The bowl was removed from the crockpot and rice was voluntarily discarded.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed gasket in the reach-in cooler to be in disrepair in the front food prep area. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Note: The facility will need to have this repaired.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed light bulb in the walk-in freezer converted to dry storage to not have a light bulb high enough in intensity to provide adequate lighting in the facility. Also, observed one of the hood lights to not be working. 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and 3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Note: The facility will need to have this lighting repaired in the dry storage area and hood system.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”This inspection deducted 33 points, but only 27 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
U68June 26, 202614 violations
Inspectors recorded 14 violations, 7 of them critical, involving food storage, management & training and employee health.
Observed raw chicken to be stored above raw pork, raw ground beef to be stored above raw whole intact pork, raw eggs to be stored next to ready-to-eat foods and above ready-to-eat foods, and raw chicken stored above raw whole intact pork in the walk-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork and raw ground beef to be stored above raw pork in the prep top unit in the grill prep area. Observed a herb to be on the drainboard of the meat prep sink where raw chicken was thawing in the basin of the sink. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (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. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during st.
−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 no PIC present at the facility. Spoke with the PIC over the phone, using a translator. 511-6-1.03(2) - PIC present (Pf) There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the following: Not corrected on-site.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed no employee health agreements in the facility. 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - Responsibility of PIC (Pf) (o) Reporting Responsibilities. Food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food;Pf Note: The facility will need to have employee health agreements maintained on-site.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed sewage to be flooding the main kitchen and all drains to be not draining it. 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - Responsibility of PIC (Pf) (p) Imminent Health Hazard. If an imminent health hazard exists because of an emergency such as a fire, flood, interruption of electrical or water service for two or more hours, sewage malfunction, misuse of poisonous or toxic materials, onset of an apparent foodborne illness outbreak, gross unsanitary occurrence or condition, or other circumstances that may endanger public health, then operations are immediately discontinued and the Health Authority is notified. P However, establishments may continue to operate based upon emergency guidance provided by the Health Authority or under an emergency operation plan that has been approved by the Health Authority prior to the occurrence of such emergency events; Pf Note: The facility will voluntarily close until the sewage malfunction is corrected and all equipment is sanitized/disinfected within 24 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed no active managerial control in the facility based on the following: 1-2A. PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties 2-2D. Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible 2-2E. Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events 4-1A. Food separated and protected 4-2A. Food stored covered Note: The facility will need to have all food employees retrained.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed all hand sinks and restroom hand sinks in the facility to have no paper towels or drying provisions available for employees to use as a proper barrier when turning the faucet of the hand sink off. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf Note: The facility will need to have paper towels in all hand sinks in the facility before reopening within 24 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed no procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events. The facility was given these educational materials previously. 511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Pf Note: EHS will provide the vomit/diarrheal clean-up procedures to the facility to post.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed food items in reach in freezer to not be covered, exposing food items to overhead contamination. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Note: The facility will need to obtain lids for the containers in the reach-in freezer to prevent overhead contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed raw chicken to be thawing with no running cold water or under refrigeration. Raw chicken was seen just sitting in the sink. The chicken was just taken out of the walk-in cooler. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF; COS: The food was still frozen and the EHS moved the chicken into the walk-in cooler to thaw under refrigeration.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed bananas and raw whole intact pork to be stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. COS: The EHS immediately moved the food items at least 6 inches off the floor and educated the food employee on the height in which food should be stored.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed green bowl with no handle in the crockpot to be stored in direct contact with food. 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; COS: The facility will need to obtain a scoop for the rice that has a handle to prevent the portion where food employees touch the bowl from touching the food. The bowl was removed from the crockpot and rice was voluntarily discarded.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed gasket in the reach-in cooler to be in disrepair. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. 1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. 2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Note: The facility will need to have this repaired.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed mop to be drying in the mop basin between uses. 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - Drying Mops (C) (f) Drying Mops. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. COS: The mop was inverted by the EHS to allow for air-drying between uses.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Observed light bulb in the walk-in freezer converted to dry storage to not have a light bulb high enough in intensity to provide adequate lighting in the facility. 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - Lighting Intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (C) (f) Lighting Intensity. The light intensity shall be: 1. At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; 2. At least 20 foot candles (215 lux): (i) At a surface where food is provided for consumer self-service such as buffets and salad bars or where fresh produce or packaged foods are sold or offered for consumption; (ii) Inside equipment such as reach-in and under-counter refrigerators; (iii) At a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor in areas used for handwashing, warewashing, and equipment and utensil storage, and in toilet rooms; and 3. At least 50 foot candles (540 lux) at a surface where a food service employee is working with food or working with utensils or equipment such as knives, slicers, grinders, or saws where employee safety is a factor. Note: The facility will need to have this lighting repaired in the dry storage area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”B85December 10, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, plumbing & water and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed pre-cooked hot dogs next to raw bacon and banana's stored underneath raw eggs and raw bacon. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (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. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil b.
−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 mop sink plumbing to be disconnected from the mop sink, allowing water to drain directly onto the floor. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. Note: The facility will need to have the mop sink plumbing reconnected to allow for proper disposal of waste water.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed most current inspection report to not be posted in public view. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Note: The facility will put the most recent inspection report received today in public view.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”This inspection deducted 15 points, but only 12 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B80June 4, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed Raw chicken above beef and pork food items in the walk-in cooler. Also, raw beef was stored above RTE foods in the walk-in cooler. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (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. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically seale.
−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 both the men's restroom and the women's restroom to both not reach 85ºF in the hand sinks. 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - Handwashing sinks, Installation (Pf, C) (c) Handwashing Sink Installation. 1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf 2. A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing sink. 3. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. 4. An automatic handwashing facility shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. The manager will inform the facility owner to fix the water temperature's in the restrooms.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”Observed food items in reach in freezer to not be covered, exposing food items to overhead contamination. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; COS: The manager immediately covered all food items in the reach in freezer with lids to prevent contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed most current inspection report to not be posted. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all times where the documents can be read by the public from a distance of one foot away. If requirements of this paragraph are not possible because of physical restrictions, a location will be determined as approved by the Health Authority. 4. The most current inspection report for mobile food service units and extended food service units issued by the local Health Authority having jurisdiction for its inspections shall be prominently displayed in public view during all hours of operation. Such inspection reports shall be prominently displayed at the point of service where the documents can be read by the public from a dist.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”U65May 22, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 7 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed the cook to pick up money off the ground, and then return back to making food on the grill without changing gloves. 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - When to Wash (P) (c) When to Wash. 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;P (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P 2. All employees shall wash hands before leaving the restroom. All food employees leaving the restroom shall wash their hands again upon.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed Raw chicken above beef and pork food items in the walk-in cooler. Also, raw beef was stored above RTE foods in the walk-in cooler. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P (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. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, P and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; P (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically seale.
−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 the main reach-in cooler to be above the 41°F critical limit due to the equipment not turned on. See the temperature log for recorded temperatures. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P COS: The employee on-site turned the equipment back on and discarded all TCS foods in the trash.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed no PIC present at the facility. Spoke with the PIC over the phone, using a translator. 511-6-1.03(2) - PIC present (Pf) There must be a person in charge on the premises of the food service establishment at all times. The person in charge shall ensure compliance with the following: Not corrected on-site.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)”Observed no active managerial control over the food establishment based on the violations noted in the inspection. 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - Responsibility of PIC (Pf) (a)Operations Not Conducted in Private Home. Food service establishment operations are not conducted in a private home or in a room used as living or sleeping quarters; Pf (b) Authorized Personnel Access. Persons unnecessary to the food service establishment operation are not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas, except that brief visits and tours may be authorized by the person in charge if steps are taken to ensure that exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination; Pf (c) Authorized Persons Compliance. Employees and other persons such as delivery and maintenance persons and pesticide applicators entering the food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas comply with this Chapter; Pf (d) Employee Handwashing. Employees are effectively cleaning their hands, by routinely monitoring the employees’ handwashing; Pf (e) Monitoring of Receiving. Employees are visibly observing and verifying delivered foods as they are received to determine that they are from approved sources and are placed into appropriate storage locations, as required by this Chapter, such that they are received and maintained at the required temperatures, protected from contamination, unadulterated, and accurately.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed the men's restroom to have no soap for adequate handwashing. 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf Note: The manager of the Convenience store was told to place hand soap at the hand sink in the men's restroom.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed soiled dishes in the back of house hand sink, preventing employees from adequately washing their hands due to lack of accessibility. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf COS: The employee present immediately removed the dishes in the hand sink and relocated them to the 3-compartment sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”B86August 26, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and plumbing & water.
Facility had no sanitizer available. A chlorine sanitizer must have a concentration of 50-100 ppm Note: PIC immediately made a new chlorine sanitizer that registered at 100 ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed only CFSM certificate to be posted in facility to be expired. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. Note: PIC will post their current certificate and remove the other manager's expired CFSM.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed men's restroom sink to reach only 81 F. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Note: PIC will have hot water in men's restroom repaired.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed most current inspection report to not be posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times Note: PIC will replace old inspection with most current inspection.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”This inspection deducted 14 points, but only 11 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B82February 20, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and plumbing & water.
Observed two large cartons of eggs to be sitting out on top of the microwave. According to the PIC, the eggs had been there since the day before. When touched, the eggs appeared to be room temperature. Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. Note: PIC threw away the eggs during the inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”PIC explained that the facility often uses soap and water to clean food-contact surfaces instead of an approved method. When asked to demonstrate, PIC used a wet rag with dish soap to clean a food prep table. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart Note: PIC was shown how to make a proper sanitizer bucket with bleach and water. PIC was educated to only use approved chemicals for any food-contact surfaces.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed a large amount of food debris on interior of the microwave. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Note: PIC will clean the microwave.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed men's restroom sink to reach only 62 F. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Note: PIC will have hot water in men's restroom repaired.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed several foods in walk-in cooler and main kitchen area to be uncovered. storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Note: PIC covered the food with plastic wrap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed personal water bottle and speakers on a food prep surface. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Note: PIC moved the items 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)”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-069-000820. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
