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116 BENJAMIN HILL DRIVE WEST SUITE 8 , FITZGERALD, GA 31750 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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93 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected October 27, 2026
7 inspections on record · average score 91

Most recent inspection (October 27, 2026): violation details for this inspection are not yet available here.

Inspection history

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A93October 27, 2026Details pending

Violation details for this inspection are not yet available here. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A91June 11, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cooling time and temperature.

Observed cooked Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (soup) was not cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”
A91December 5, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed employee wash hands with no soap when switching from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms with soap when hand washing. Employee washed hands using soap.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”
A90June 27, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Discussed when switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food hands shall be washed.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed scoop handle stored in several large containers of product in the main kitchen. COS, PIC stored the scoops properly with the handle out of the product.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
A90December 12, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed spoon stored in cooked rice in rice cooker closest to front counter with plastic wrap around food contact portion of spoon and unable to be properly cleaned. COS: Plastic wrap removed and new spoon placed in rice.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed hand sink being used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee observed dumping liquid from raw prep table into hand sink. Discussed hand sink shall be used only for hand washing.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
A90June 20, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

Observed hand sink being used for purposes other than handwashing. Discussed hand sink shall be used only for hand washing.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed buildup of food debris on multiple pieces of equipment . COS, PIC washed, rinsed and sanitized blender and other pieces of equipment.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
A91November 30, 20232 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed buildup of food debris on multiple knives above 3 compartment sink. COS, PIC washed rinsed and sanitized knives.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
RoutineWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

Observed multiple wet wiping cloths on counter in grill area. COS: Wiping cloths placed in chemical sanitizer. Corrective action: Wiping cloths shall be stored in chemical sanitizer when not in use.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (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-009-000089. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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