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1205 S MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD , AMERICUS, GA 31719 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
87 / 100 · Good
Last inspected July 28, 2026

Most recent inspection (July 28, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and food storage.

Inspection history

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B87July 28, 20264 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and food storage.

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

Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen without hand soap. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: PIC retrieved a container of hand soap and placed it at the handwashing sink.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteRepeatWarewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

Observed three compartment sink without any sanitizer in the dispenser. Cleaning agents that are used to clean equipment and utensils as specified under section (7) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. 2. Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils, as specified under Section (8) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. COS: PIC refilled sanitizing solution container.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed container of cornbread stored in walk-in freezer with no covering. 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. COS: PIC placed plastic wrap over container of cornbread.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteApproved thawing methods used.

Observed raw chicken thawing in meat prep sink in still water. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking PF, or (II) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the food temperature to 41°F (5°C) PF; 3. As part of a cooking process if the food that is frozen is: (i) Cooked as specified under subsections (5)(a)1 or 2 or (5)(b) or 5(e) of this Rule PF, or (ii) Thawed in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment, with no interruption in the process PF; or 4. Using any procedure if a portion of frozen ready-to-eat food is thawed and prepared for immediate service in response to an individual consumer's order. 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (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-129-000202. 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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