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2988 GILLSVILLE HWY STE 108 , GAINESVILLE, GA 30507 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on March 2, 2026, scoring 57/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 96. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (October 6, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.
A96October 6, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving handwashing & hygiene.
See inspection report for permit# FSP-069-000761 for routine inspection conducted on 10/6/2026.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”A90March 11, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training and temperature control.
Please see inspection performed on 3-11-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Please see inspection performed on 3-11-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”This inspection deducted 10 points, but only 7 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
U57March 2, 202615 violations
Inspectors recorded 15 violations, 5 of them critical, involving food storage, management & training and temperature control.
Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−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)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.
−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)”A94May 23, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing, plumbing & water and permit & posting.
See inspection report with Permit#: FSP-069-000761 dated 5/23/2025.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”See inspection report with Permit#: FSP-069-000761 dated 5/23/2025.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)”See inspection report with Permit#: FSP-069-000761 dated 5/23/2025.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”B87July 24, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Mini ice making machine was observed in the kitchen with noi air gap. 511-6-1.06(2)(d) - Backflow Prevention, Air Gap (P) (d) Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm). P.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(d) - backflow prevention, air gap (p)”Hand sink was observed next to the vegetable sink in the kitchen with no splash guard. 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - Handwashing Sinks Location/Placement (Pf) (l) Handwashing Sinks, Location and Placement. A handwashing sink shall be located: 1. To allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)”Accumulated food debris was observed inside the microwave oven unit. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Faciliy has a metal stem therometer that starts at 100 Degrees Fahrenheit. 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - Food TMD, Provided and Accessible; Appropriate TMD for Measuring Thin Foods (Pf) (g) Food Temperature Measuring Devices. 1. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf 2. A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets. Pf.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)”A91January 16, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Violation cited from facility routine inspection conducted on 1/10/24. Please see Establishment FSP-069-000761.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”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-069-000786. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.