Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County

Huddle House

265 OCILLA HWY UNIT A FITZGERALD, GA 31750

Food
Latest score
97
Jan 14, 2026
City
Fitzgerald
County
Ben Hill
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed in-use wiping cloths stored on counter and tops of sanitizer bottles. COS: Cloths were placed in sanitizer by employee. Ensure wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer solution at correct concentration between uses.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several food contact surfaces (vegetable slicer, cups, bowls) with food debris in clean dish area at three compartment sink. Dishes were rewashed. Ensure employees check dishes for any food residue after washing and before storing with clean dishes. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloth stored outside of sanitizer bucket. COS: Cloth was placed in sanitizer by employee. Ensure wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer solution between uses.

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no Certified Food Manager for establishment. CFSM shall be obtained and certificate posted.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several food contact surfaces (bowls, plates) with food debris in front service grill area. Dishes were rewashed in dish machine. Ensure employees check dishes for any food residue after washing and before storing with clean dishes.

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
  • Observed dish machine not sanitizing dishes properly. Chlorine sanitizer less than 25 ppm. Chlorine bucket was almost out.
  • COS, PIC changed out sanitizer bucket and primed machine. Tested again and chlorine concentration between 50-100 ppm. Ensure employees who wash dishes test machine every morning before washing dishes to ensure concentration is between 50-100 ppm.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
  • Observed several food contact surfaces (bowls, cup, knives) with food debris in front service grill area.
  • COS, PIC had employees rewash dishes in dish machine. Corrective action: Ensure employees check dishes for any food residue after washing and before storing with clean dishes.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
  • Observed employee drink in unapproved container and cell phone sitting on top of prep table in ware washing area.
  • COS, employee discarded drink and moved cell phone and surface was sanitized. Ensure employees keep personal drinks and other items in designated employee cart. If employee drink will be in kitchen it must be in single service cup with a lid and a straw and stored to prevent contamination.

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.