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2061 HOG MOUNTAIN RD STE B , WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 14, 2025): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, chemical safety and pest control.
Inspection history
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B87October 14, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, chemical safety and pest control.
OBSERVED BOTTLE OF CONCENTRATED SANITIZER WITH ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER LABEL RUBBED OFF.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)”OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE BEHIND FROZEN DRINK MACHINE WITHOUT LABEL.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”BACKDOOR TO KITCHEN DOES NOT FULLY SHUT. HAS GAPS WHEN CLOSED, LIGHT SHINES THROUGH WHEN FULLY SHUT. NEEDS TO BE SEALED. DOES NOT SELF-CLOSE.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”INSPECTION REPORT BLOCKED BY OTHER DOCUMENTS. NOT CLEARLY VISIBLE.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”COVING MISSING THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. GROUT BY DISH MACHINE NEEDS REDONE.
−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)”C77September 2, 202512 violations
Inspectors recorded 12 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and chemical safety.
CHEMICAL SANITIZER IN DISH MACHINE READ AT <10 PPM CHLORINE.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”OBSERVED ITEMS IN WALK-IN-COOLER (WIC) STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(j) - single-service and single-use articles, safe and clean (p, c)”OBSERVED RICE, MOLINDA, AND RED SAUCE STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKERS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”OBSERVED BOTTLE OF CONCENTRATED SANITIZER WITH ORIGINAL MANUFACTURER LABEL RUBBED OFF.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)”OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE AT HOST STAND AND SPRAY BOTTLE IN KITCHEN BY DISH STATION WITHOUT LABEL.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR. COS - SANITIZER MOCED 6" OFF GROUND.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”BACK DOOR TO KITCHEN HAS GAPS WHEN CLOSED, LIGHT SHINES THROUGH WHEN FULLY SHUT. NEEDS TO BE SEALED.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”OBSERVED FLY SWATTER HUNG ABOVE HANDSINK AND PREP TABLE.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”OUTDOOR PRODUCE WIC DOOR IS OLD AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”ICE MACHINE SITTING ON CONCRETE CINDER BLOCKS. CARDBOARD ON TOP OF NO LONGER USED FRYER, WITH UTENSILS, SEASONINGS, AND LIQUID OIL SITTING ON TOP.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”CEILING TILES I NKITCHEN PEELING, MISSING, BROKEN, OR WARPED. FOAM PART OF TILES EXPOSED, COVING IN SERVER STATION, BATHROOMS, DRY STORAGE, AND HALLWAYS MISSING. ITEMS NEED REPLACED.
−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)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD STORED ABOVE ITEMS MEANT FOR RESTAURANT USE.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”B88January 27, 20258 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and pest control.
OBSERVED MOLD ON DISPENSER PLATE OF ICE MACHINE.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”OBSERVED TURKEY BACON IN REACH-IN-COOLER AND FOOD ITEMS IN WIC STORED IN GROCERY BAG.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(j) - single-service and single-use articles, safe and clean (p, c)”OBSERVED FRIES IN PREP COOLER, AND VARIOUS SAUCES IN WALK-IN-COOLER STORED UNCOVERED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”BACK DOOR HAS GAPS WHEN CLOSED. IS NOT SELF CLOSING/LATCHING.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”ICEMACHINE SITTING ON CONCRETE CINDERBLOCKS. CARDBOARD LINING TOP OF CHEF BASE, BELOW GRILL.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”VENT HOOD GRATES MISSING ABOVE STOVE.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”WOMEN'S RESTROOM NEEDS COVERED RECEPTACLE.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS STORED IN REACH-IN-COOLER ABOVE CUSTOMER ITEMS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”B84October 1, 20248 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CHEF BASE ABOVE 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”OBSERVED VEGGIE SLICER WITH DEBRIS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. ALSO OBSERVED DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”NEED QUAT TEST STRIPS FOR TABLE SANITIZER.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”OPEN CONTAINER OF SEASONING STORED UNDER STEAM TABLE IN KITCHEN. OBSERVED OPEN BAGS OF FLOUR AND CORNMEAL IN DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED CONTAINER OF LOWRY SALT IN KITCHEN WITH HOLE CUT IN LID.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”ICEMACHINE SITTING ON CONCRETE CINDERBLOCKS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”OUTDOOR PRODUCE WALKIN COOLER DOOR IS OLD AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. NEEDS REPLACING SOON.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”CHEF BASE IN KITCHEN NOT HOLDING TCS PRODUCT AT OR BELOW 41 DEGREES F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”CEILING TILES MISSING IN KITCHEN.
−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)”B87May 21, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
OBSERVED PINK MOLD IN ICE MACHINE.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”HANDSINK REMOVED FROM KITCHEN WITHOUT OFFICIAL HEALTH DEPT APPROVAL.
−4 points · Cited as “null”BULK CONTAINERS/TUBS OF CHIPS, SUGAR, ETC. NOT LABELLED WITH COMMON NAME IN DRY STORAGE & BAR AREAS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”ICE MACHINE SITTING ON CONCRETE CINDER BLOCKS. PLEASE PURCHASE LEGS FOR ICE MACHINE THAT ARE SMOOTH & EASILY CLEANABLE.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B86October 24, 20238 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and temperature control.
SANITIZER IN DISH MACHINE TOO LOW.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”HAND SOAP & OTHER CHEMICALS STORED ABOVE BAGS OF ONIONS ON SHELF IN OUTSIDE DRY STORAGE SHED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”OBSERVED MOLE (MEXICAN SAUCE) THAT WAS PREPARED EARLIER IN THE DAY THAT WAS LEFT OUT TO COOL ON A BED OF ICE. COS - WATER ADDED TO ICE TO CREATE ICE BATH TO FACILITATE COOLING.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”SINGLE SERVICE CUP STORED IN SALSA IN BAR COOLER. COS - CUP DISCARDED.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”COVED MOLDING ALONG FLOORS IN HALLWAY NEEDS AN EPOXY PAINT (WOODEN).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”FRYER AREA MISSING VENT HOOD GRATES.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”CHIPS CONTAINER IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET HAS BROKEN LID.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”HOLE IN CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN. HOLE IN WALL IN STORAGE CLOSET.
−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 1088332.. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.
