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293 W CLINTON ST , GRAY, GA 31032 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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100 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected October 31, 2025
5 inspections on record · average score 93

Most recent inspection (October 31, 2025): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 86 on November 21, 2023 — see the full history below.

Inspection history

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A100October 31, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A91May 30, 20251 violation

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

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed employee exit kitchen and did not wash hands upon reentry to kitchen. Employee then donned gloves in preparation to complete a customer's order. EHS informed employee to wash his hands upon re-entering the kitchen or switching tasks and before donning gloves. PIC notified and instructed employee to wash hands every time. 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.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”
A95November 22, 20242 violations

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

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

Observed pan of chicken with label dated 11/20/24 to discard by. Label was not updated for pan. PIC Notified. Label was corrected. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date mar.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteUtensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled.

Observed plastic pans stacked after washing without fulling drying. All items shall be dried fully before stacking. PIC notified. 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - Equipment & Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) (10) Protection of Clean Items. (a) Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”
A91May 14, 20241 violation

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

CriticalCorrected on siteHands clean and properly washed.

Observed employee exit kitchen and did not wash hands on reentry to kitchen. Employees shall wash hands when reentering kitchen or switching tasks back to food prep. PIC notified. 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, 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 re-e.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”
B86November 21, 20236 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

Observed an chemical bottle labeled "lobby" stored without a lid and without the common name of the chemical. PIC informed that poisonous or toxic chemicals - cleaners and sanitizers that are taken from bulk supplies shall be labeled clearly with the common name of the chemical stored inside. PIC chose to discarded the bottle because he was unsure of what chemical was placed in the bottle. 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed prepped onions sitting on table top without a lid or any other type of cover. PIC informed that foods must be stored with lids to protect from overhead contamination. PIC chose to discard onions since they did not have a covering. 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;.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutinePersonal cleanliness.

Observed Employee preparing food to serve without a proper hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use a hair net or other approved hair restraint to prevent the contamination of food. PIC notified. Violation Code Reference 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteIn-use utensils: properly stored.

Observed ice scoop handle stored in contact with beverage ice. Utensil handles are to be stored out of contact with foods such as ice. PIC removed scoop and stored it outside of ice. 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; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 5. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops, are used only with a food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or 6. In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b)3(vi).

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Observed a large amount of food debris built up on the counters in main kitchen area. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed copious amounts of food debris inside main kitchen on floor. Observed a buildup of ice in walk in freezer. PIC notified that the facility must be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the contamination of food and food products. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf.

−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)”

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 840076. 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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