Newton, Baker County

Lil Reds Burgers and More

175 HIGHWAY 91 NEWTON, GA 39870

Food

Latest score

Dec 16, 2025

City

Newton

County

Baker

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED THE FACILITY HOT HOLDING (CHEESE 109F)IN A PLASTIC SQUEEZE CONTAINER INSIDE THE CROCK POT.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

FACILITY STILL HAS RESIDENTIAL HOOD SYSTEM IN MAIN KITCHEN.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

THE BACK DOOR OF FACILITY IS NOT PROPERLY SEALED TO PERVENT INSECTS ENTERING THE FACILITY.

May 27, 2025

Followup

Score: 865 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

FACILITY HAD A EXPIRED CFSM POSTED NEAR THE MAIN ENTERANCE

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED THE GRIDDLE TOP WITH CHIPPED PAINT & COATING, POTENTIAL LEACHING INTO FOOD PRODUCT.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED A TOASTER INSIDE FACITLTY WITH PIT RUST ON THE RACKS INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DOOR ENTERING THE UNAUTHORIZED COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

FACILITY STILL HAS RESIDENTIAL HOOD SYSTEM IN MAIN KITCHEN.

May 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 6312 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED MULTPLE FOOD ITEMS OUT OF COLD HOLDING TEMPATATURE. SLICED GREENS 62F. SLICED TOMATOES 63F, & GROUND BEEF 55F.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

FACILITY HAD A EXPIRED CFSM POSTED NEAR THE MAIN ENTERANCE

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

I OBSERVED HAND WASHING STATIONS W/O HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING. THE HAND WASHING STATION WAS ALSO BLOCKED BY A PUSH CART IN MAIN KITCHEN.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

I OBSERVED THE GRIDDLE TOP ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & OLD FOOD DEBRIS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. ALSO OUTSIDE IN THE UNAPPROVED COOKING AREA IN THE BACK OF FACILITY.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DOOR ENTERING THE UNAUTHORIZED COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

NO THERMOMETER IN THE COOLING UNITS, INSIDE THE FACILITY.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

FACILITY HAS A UNAPPROVED RESIDENTIAL HOOD INSTALLED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

I OBSERVED AN OLD INSPECTION REPORT FROM 2022 IN THE FACITILY POSTED.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP IN THE UNAPPROVED COOKING AREA IN THE BACK OF THE FACLILTY. CAKED GREASE WAS ALL OVER THE FRYER & BASKETS

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED BURGER SMASHER CAKED WITH OLD GREASE DEBRIS, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

THE OUTSIDE COOKING AREA IS UNAPPROVED BY THE HEALTH AUTHORITY. THE COOKING AREA DOES NOT MEET THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PHYSICAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED THE FLOOR & WALL NEAR THE GRIDDLE EXPOSED TO GREASE SPLASH, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED PROPERLY. "WALL AND CEILING COVERING MATERIALS SHALL BE NONASORBENT, LIGHT COLORED, AND ATTACHED SO THAT THEY ARE EASILY CLEANABLE."

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 7311 violations

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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED CHILI IN A CROCK POT REHEATING FOR SERVING. THE CHILLI TEMPERTURE WAS 92F @ 11:11AM. A CROCK POT IS NOT AN APPROVED REHEATING APPLIANCE. PIC STATED THE CHILLI STARTED REHEATING @10AM.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

I OBSERVED BOTH HAND WASHING STATIONS W/O HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. PIC PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND DRYING.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED THE GRIDDLE TOP ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & OLD FOOD DEBRIS IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AND ALSO OUTSIDE IN THE UNAPPROVED OUTDOOR COOKING AREA.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE THE TOASTER.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED OUTSIDE DOOR ENTERING THE UNAUTHORIZED COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED GROUND BEEF UNCOVERED ON A SHELF AT 53F. PIC STATED THE GROUND BEEF WAS THAWING OUT.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED AN OLD INSPECTION REPORT FROM 2022 IN THE FACITILY POSTED.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED TONGS IN THE OUTDOOR FRYING AREA COVERED IN OLD GREASE, ON A WIRED TABLE DURING INSPECTION.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED A WIRED TABLE IN THE OUTSIDE FRYING AREA, NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I OBSERVED CAKED UP OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE FRYER, IN THE UNAUTHORIZED OUTSIDE COOKING AREA.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

THE OUTSIDE COOKING AREA IS UNAPPROVED BY THE HEALTH AUTHORITY. THE COOKING AREA DOES NOT MEET THE RULES AND REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO PHYSICAL FACILITY CONSTRUCTION.

Jun 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 766 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed improper handwashing techniques.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cooking outdoors happens but there is not a properly covered area.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Thermometers either not present or not visible within both coolers.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hair restraints being worn.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the back door cracked. Observed the back door lacking any sort of animal deterrent. Observed the back door have cracks in the Caulk protecting the AC installed in it. Observed the back door with a hole in it due to a missing handle.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed back door in disrepair. Observed significant debris build up on bottom of the RIC. Hood serving fryers not equipped with fire suppression & residential grade.