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MACK'S COUNTRY STORE
3378 GA HWY 88 , BLYTHE, GA 30805 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (January 20, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and facility upkeep.
Inspection history
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A90January 20, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed no sanitizer buckets during inspection. C/A - have sanitizer buckets made before shift starts and change ever four hours. COS - manager prepped bucket and cloth.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)”Observed brown build up in upper surface of ice machine. C/A - clean more frequently to remove brown build up. COS - manager cleaned surface.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed open door allowing easy access to food storage and ice machine area. C/A - close and secure door to prevent potential food contamination event. COS - manager closed and secure door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed no paper towels in restroom. C/A - keep restroom fully stocked at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed light out in walk in freezer. C/A - replace light in freezer ASAP.
−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)”B89July 15, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 2 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, facility upkeep and food storage.
Observed milk that expired three days ago in walk in cooler. C/A - toss all out of date food. COS - manager tossed milk.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Observed no paper towels in bathroom. C/A - keep bathroom fully stocked at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(e) - toilet tissue, availability (pf)”Observed open door allowing easy access to food storage and ice machine area. C/A - close and secure door to prevent potential food contamination event. COS - manager closed and secure door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed inspection from 6/5/24 hanging behind counter C/A - hang most recent inspection behind counter.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed no signage on handsink. C/A - Post handwashing only sign at sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)”Observed gloves not being changed between tasks. C/A - change gloves and frequently wash hands between tasks.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 - gloves, use limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (c)”Observed 3 compartment sink being used for handwashing. C/A - use 3 compartment sink to wash dishes and use handwashing sink for handwashing. COS - moved handwashing material to handsink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(f) - warewashing sink, use limitations (c)”Observed grease buildup on outside of fryer. C/A - clean to remove buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed ceiling tiles falling down in dry goods storage room. C/A - repair roof and replace damaged and discolored tiles.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(h) - walls & ceilings, studs, joists, & rafters, not exposed to moisture (c)”B87March 24, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food source and pest control.
Observed dented cans of food with bent or warped seals. C/A - toss out potentially suspect cans with potentially broken seals.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)”Observed damaged back door screen allowing flies to enter kitchen. C/A - repair screen to keep flies out of kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed ceiling tiles falling down in dry goods storage room. C/A - repair roof and replace damaged and discolored tiles.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(h) - walls & ceilings, studs, joists, & rafters, not exposed to moisture (c)”B87November 12, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving pest control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
OBSERVED RESIDENTIAL BUG SPRAY IN KITCHEN. C/A: MUST HAVE COMMERCIAL CERTIFIED PEST OPERATOR TREAT FOR BUGS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(f) - poisonous or toxic materials containers, prohibition (p)”OBSERVED BUILD UP IN ICE MAKER. C/A: CLEAN ICE MAKER.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”OBSERVED ONIONS STORED ON FLOOR OF WIC. C/A: KEEP FOOD ATLEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”B88June 5, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving pest control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED RESIDENTIAL BUG SPRAY IN KITCHEN. C/A: MUST HAVE COMMERCIAL CERTIFIED PEST OPERATOR TREAT FOR BUGS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(f) - poisonous or toxic materials containers, prohibition (p)”OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK WITH NO HANDSOAP. C/A: REFILL HANDSOAP. CORRECTED ON SITE.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”OBSERVED NO USE OF SANITIZER WHEN WASHING DISHES. C/A: WASH DISHES THEN RINSE AND SANITIZE FOR LAST STEP BEFORE LETTING AIR DRY.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)”A94December 19, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving menu & labeling.
Observed no food name labels on foods outside of original containers. This includes sauces. C/A: Place name labels on all foods that are stored outside of original containers.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed two boxes of frozen chicken stored on floor of walk in freezer. C/A: All food must be stored six inches off of floor.
−3 points · Cited as “null”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-121-000971. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.