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OLD BAVARIA INN RESTAURANT
8916 S MAIN ST , HELEN, GA 30545 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 10, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Inspection history
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A91September 10, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
PREP TOP COOLER IN KITCHEN OUT OF TEMP. FOODS INSIDE RANGED FROM 45-62 DEGREES. PIC MOVED FOODS PLACED WITHIN 4 HOURS TO WALK IN COOLER TO MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE. REPAIR COMPANY TO VISIT TOMORROW. COOLER TO BE FULLY REPAIRED OR REPLACED WITHIN 72 HOURS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”A98January 5, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED BUILDUP OF GRIME AND DUST ON NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF KITCHEN AND DISH PIT. ENSURE ALL AREAS OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT ARE CLEANED FREQUENTLY ENOUGH TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF GRIME.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A90November 21, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
PREP TOP COOLER ITEMS TEMPED AT 46-52 DEGREES. AFTER LEAVING PREP TOP CLOSED FOR ~20 MIN THE TEMPERATURE OF ITEMS REMAINED 46-50 DEGREES, SANDWICH MEATS AND SAUSAGES. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST RELIABLY MAINTAIN 41F OR LOWER TO KEEP PROPER COLD HOLDING REQUIREMENTS. REPAIR OR REPLACE UNIT.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”OBSERVED BUILDUP OF GRIME AND DUST ON NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF KITCHEN AND DISH PIT. ENSURE ALL AREAS OF FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT ARE CLEANED FREQUENTLY ENOUGH TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF GRIME.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B89December 11, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
THE PREP TOP COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN IS HOLDING AT 52F, ALL ITEMS WITHIN ARE TEMPED SIMILARLY. HAVE THE MACHINE SERVICED TO SEE IF IT NEEDS REPAIRS WITHIN 24 HOURS. ALL POTENITALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED AT 41F OR LOWER UNLESS IN ACTIVE PREP/COOK.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”OBSERVED WET STEAM WELL BASINS BEING STACKED WHILE VISIBLY WET. ALL DISHES AND UTENSILS MUST FULLY AIR DRY BEFORE BEING STACKED FOR STORAGE TO PREVENT WET NESTING.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONES AND BAGS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN IN FOOD PREP AREAS. PERSONAL ITEMS WHICH MAY CAUSE CONTAMINATION SHOULD BE STORED AWAY FROM ACTIVE FOOD AREAS IN A DESIGNATED LOCATION.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (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 F-154-2006-00004. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.