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960 E FRANKLIN ST , HARTWELL, GA 30643 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 30, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Inspection history
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B84June 30, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed no hand soap at handwashing sink next to warewasher. Advised PIC that this was problem on last inspection as well. Soap was added to dispenser.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed microwave ceiling built up with grime. Advised PIC that the top of microwave is considered food contact and needs to be cleaned regularly.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed fly tape strips hanging over warewashing and food prep areas.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”This inspection deducted 16 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.
B86November 14, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows Note: Ware washer registered a chlorine concentration of 0ppm. PIC set up 3CS in order to appropriately wash, rinse and sanitize. PIC called company in charge of ware washing maintenance to have them out.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”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: No paper towels were observed at handwashing sink next to warewasher.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”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; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, Note: Observed frozen raw shrimp being placed in prep sink to thaw without running water. PIC instead placed the frozen raw shrimp in the WIC.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”511-6-1.07(2)(k) - Insect Control Devices (C) (k) Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation. 1. Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. 2. Insect control devices shall be installed so that: (i) The devices are not located over a food preparation area; and Note: Observed fly tape hanging over food preparation areas. PIC removed fly tape in areas that could cause potential contamination.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (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 073-FS-2013-05006. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.