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675 NW BROAD ST , LYONS, GA 30436 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 6, 2026): Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Inspection history
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C74October 6, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed ham on bar at 44. COS: Manager discarded ham.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed fried chicken at 115, and pork chop at 113 on buffet. COS: Manager discarded chicken and pork chop.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed can opener blade with buildup.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no date mark on chicken salad in prep top unit and no date mark on bbq ribs in walk in cooler.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed pistachio pudding at 52 lidded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed uncovered dumplings in walk in freezer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed box of meat on floor in walk in freezer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”Observed personal drinks and food items in walk in cooler and reach in freezer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B84April 28, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed rice in the walk-in cooler at 45 degrees F. COS The rice and other leftovers dated 5/1 were all discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed two opened bottle of water that employees are drinking from. CA Employees are required to drink from a single-use cup with a lid and straws.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed scoop handles stored in the flour & sugar containers and a red cup was being used as a scoop in a pan of batter.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”B82December 9, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed steak at 44, mac & cheese at 43, sliced cheese at 43 in walk in cooler. COS: Manager discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed buildup on inside top of microwave.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed personal drink cups and bottles not in designated area away from food contact surface.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”This inspection deducted 18 points, but only 14 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
C78November 4, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed veggie soup at 44, broccoli casserole at 44, chicken at 44, and ham at 44. COS: Left overs discarded and chicken and ham moved to reach in cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed buildup in ice machines.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed buildup in microwave on inside top.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed bottles of chemicals store on shelf next to bottles of sauces and food trays. COS: Manager moved chemicals to designated area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed veggie soup, broccoli casserole, gravy, and collards with no date mark.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed scoop handle in sugar and flour.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”B86June 10, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and food storage.
Facility certified food safety manager expired. CA The facility needs to acquire a CFSM.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed baked chicken and cantaloupe in the walk-in cooler with no prep/discard date. COS The food items were thrown out. CA All leftovers held longer than 24 hours must have a prep/discard date.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed an open container of flour on a shelf across from the reach in cooler and shrimp in the reach in cooler. CA All foods need to be covered to prevent contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed a cup being used as a scoop in a container of flour.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed employee purses stored in a lid container on a shelf & on a prep table.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”B89August 27, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed build-up on soda nozzles and build-up on the microwave ceiling.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed fly activity in the kitchen and dining area.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed back door open and allowing pest entry. COS: Back door closed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed heavy build of debris & foods in the reach-in units Observed heavy grease build-up around cooking equipment & floors.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”C76July 30, 20248 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed pork chops hot holding at 98F on the buffet line.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed the hand washing station being blocked by a chair.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed hand washing station without any paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed hand washing station without any soap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed heavy build-up on microwave ceiling. Observed build-up on can opener blade.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed a chemical spray bottle not labeled with the common name of chemical.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed cakes being stored on top of buffet line uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed mold on cardboard stored on shelf in the walk-in cooler. Observed heavy build up o debris & foods in reach-in units. Observed heavy grease build up around cooking equipment & on floors.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”B82January 25, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed prep top cooler ambient at 52, cheese at 52, tomato at 54, and ground beef at 50. Do not use this unit until re-checked by the health department. COS: Manager discarded cheese, tomato and ground beef.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed walk in cooler with ambient at 40, chicken at 41, egg at 45, sour cream at 44, and fish at 43. COS: Manager discarded fish, sour cream, and eggs.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed heavy buildup inside ice machine in dry storage area and ice machine in dining area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed handwashing station near kitchen entrance blocked with 2 large potatoes and a brillo pad. Observed handwashing sink near fry station without paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed scoop handle in sugar, flour, and rice.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (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 138-351. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.