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The Canopy Restuarant
306 FORT KING DR , DARIEN, GA 31305 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 29, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 88 on May 30, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100April 29, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A92July 16, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed facility uses Reduced Oxygen Packaging without a State DPH approved variance. Observed pulled pork, pulled chicken, and redfish in vacuum sealed bags. COS: Items may not be served. Owner discards.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(j) - variance requirement (pf)”Observed uncovered crab cakes in the reach in freezer in the main kitchen. Observed cut open and unprotected bag of cocoa powder on dry storage shelf in main kitchen. Observed uncovered/out of bag tilapia filets in box in reach in freezer in back storage room. COS: All items were properly covered. Rule: Food shall be protected from contamination by 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)”A93February 7, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed hand wash sink on main kitchen area not supplied with hand soap. COS: Hand soap was supplied to hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed most recent inspection not displayed in public view. COS: Inspection was retrieved from office and posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed bowls in main kitchen area stored in a manner that subjects them to vertical contamination.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed food debris build-up behind grill and fryers. Also observed grease build-up on hood vent filters.
−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)”A91June 12, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed TCS items in cold hole drawers under grill at temperatures above 41 deg F. COS: All TCS items in this unit were discarded, except for still frozen chicken.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”B88May 30, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed house made kimchi with a prep date of 4/15 and chicken salad with a prep date of 4/28 in the tall reach in cooler. COS: Kimchi was discarded. Chicken salad was actually made on 5/28 and a new date label was placed on container. Rule: Refrigerated, ready to eat, TCS foods prepped in the facility AND manufactured TCS foods (such as milk) must be dated as the prep day or the day the container of manufactured food was opened. These items must be served or discarded within seven days. Day one is the prep/open day.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed container of butter, bowls of salt and pepper uncovered on counters. Observed lettuce without wrapping in the prep/reach in cooler (discarded). Observed bags of flour, sugar, other grains stored with bags cut open and not protected in any way in dry storage. CA/Rule: All food, except for when cooling in a protected area, must be stored in covered containers or wrappings to prevent contamination. Inspect and repackage the above mentioned items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed reduced oxygen packaged tuna completely thawed in unopened package in the prep/reach in cooler. COS: Tuna was discarded. Rule: Reduced Oxygen Packaging(ROP) fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen must be removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to its thawing and/or immediately upon completing its thawing, using procedures of completely submerging in cold running water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed dust/crumb/debris build up on shelves above prep tables, wire shelves, window seal behind 3 compartment sink, box fan, mixer equipment shelf, side of ovens(grease), plate and bowl shelf. CA/Rule: Nonfood contact surfaces must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulations.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A100November 6, 2023No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
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-098-000145. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.