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Peggy's Restaurant
101 N MAIN ST. , WRENS, GA 30833 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 3, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing. This restaurant scored as low as 58 on March 20, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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B84June 3, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed three TCS foods (Raw beef roast, raw pork chops & raw ground beef in exterior WIC that were being held above 41 degrees. The ambient thermometer indicated 45 degrees F and the probe thermometer (Therma pen) indicated 44 degrees F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed back door to kitchen propped open and flies moving in/out of kitchen. The blower unit above door was not activated. Inspector checked unit operation and confirmed it was working but not in use.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed knives and mixing spoons left out unprotected. A used knife was on counter beside back door. A used mixing spoon was on counter leading to back food prep room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed built up food debris and grease on ventilation hood filters, the upright oven, fryer sides and back and floors beneath equipment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed inadequate lighting in exterior WIC to distinguish food types and condition.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”A99October 1, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed cleaning needed on ventilation hood filters, the upright oven and fryer sides and back.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A98March 5, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.
Continue to work on replacing wall and ceiling covering.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(b) - floor, walls, & ceiling, cleanability; utility lines (c)”B82September 4, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed rice in cooling process was 98 degrees 3 1/2 hours after cooling process started.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed flies in dinning area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed most of the kitchen staff not to be using hair restraint upon entering kitchen area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed one side of dumpster lids open and both side slide doors open.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Continue to work on replacing wall and ceiling covering.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)”A94June 26, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving pest control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed flies in dinning area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed cleaning needed on ventilation hood, the fan, the upright oven and fryer sides.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Continue to work on replacing wall and ceiling covering.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A90March 27, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed open 5 gallon bucket of detergent being stored between bulk food containers in dry storage located behind cash register area.CA: Remove bucket of detergent from dry storage area. COS: PIC removed bucket.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed bottom shelf broken in WIC.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Observed bulk food containers in dry storage area were not labeled with common food name of its contents.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed a bowl being used instead a proper scoop to dispense food from bulk food container located in dry storage area behind cash register.CA: Use a proper food grade scoop in bulk food containers. COS: PIC removed bowl.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed clean drink pitchers being stored right side up on an uncovered storage rack.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”Observed bottom and top of RIC interior to have food debris buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”U58March 20, 202412 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 5 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed raw sausage bacon laying out in RIC:.
−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 rice in cooling process was 88 degrees 2/12 hours after cooling process started.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed food debris build up on muffin tins, bowls stored improperly on storage shelf, & microwave oven.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed cabinet warmer that rice was in was broken.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)”Observed no hot water at hand wash station.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Observed employee making a sandwich with bare hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”Observed cooked cornbread muffins, cornbread batter and open bulk sugar bags on floor next to bulk food container.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed no thermometers in the WICs.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed food being stored on floor of WIF.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed a bowl being used instead a proper scoop to dispense food from bulk food container.CA: Use a proper food grade scoop in bulk food containers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observe food being stored in opened manufacturer's cans in RIC.
−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)”Observed that trash receptacles in kitchen area not to be covered as well as the trash bin out back not covered.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”C75November 27, 20236 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed two TCS foods (Raw turkey & milk/butter milk) in exterior WIC that were being held above 41 degrees.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed PIC to have insufficient knowledge to maintain a safe food operation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)”Observed no thermometers in the RICs.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)”Observed old report (Feb 1, 2023) Higher score posted instead of lower score (64 U) report.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed that trash receptacles in kitchen area not to be covered.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed inadequate lighting in exterior WIC to distinguish food types and condition.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”This inspection deducted 25 points, but only 19 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
U64November 13, 202310 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed two TCS foods (Beef & raw chicken) in exterior WIC that were being held above 41 degrees.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed meat slicing machine to have food particles and dirt on slicing blade as well as on meat holding tray.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed containers in RIC and WIC without proper labels and dates on the containers.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed no thermometers in either the RIC or the WIC.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)”Observed cooked cornbread muffins and cornbread batter uncovered on stand next to oven as well as uncovered shredded cheese and un-used cornbread batter stored un-covered in RIC.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed most of the kitchen staff not to be using hair restraint upon entering kitchen area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed flies in kitchen.CA: Exit door was propped open and air curtain was not active upon entering establishment. May try installing a pass-through curtain along with the air curtain. Ensure the air curtain is working and being used.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed old report (Feb 1, 2023) Higher score posted instead of lower score (September 2, 2023) report.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed that trash receptacles in kitchen area not to be covered.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed inadequate lighting in exterior WIC to distinguish food type and condition.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”This inspection deducted 36 points, but only 33 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
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-081-000016. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.