Statesboro, Bulloch County

The Taj

609 BRANNEN ST STE 9 STATESBORO, GA 30458

Food

Latest score

Apr 27, 2026

City

Statesboro

County

Bulloch

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.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 833 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed rice on counter at 103F & utensils stored in stagnant room temp water. COS: Rice discarded & utensil water placed on stove.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two single gum sticks store in RIC on top of foods. CA: There shall be no eating or drinking in the food prep area. COS: Gum discarded

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bowls used as scoops in rice cooker & scoop handle in ice machine touching ice. CA: Stored scoops must have handles positioned upward

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 5413 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken stored above & next to cooked foods. COS: chicken moved to bottom shelf. CA: Foods shall be stored according to cooking temp to prevent cross contamination

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

Observed raw shell eggs stored in WIC with an internal temp of 73F & raw chicken stored on prep counter at 54F. COS: Foods discarded.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rice on counter at 103F & utensils stored in stagnant room temp water. COS: Rice discarded.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed items "rag & fork" stored in handwashing sink. COS: Items removed from sink.

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 food debris and grime on can opener blade. COS: cleaned and sanitized

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed foods made the previous day not dated for 7-day discard. CA: Foods kept over 24 hours shall be date marked for 7-day discard. Will follow-up.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal medication and pills stored above handwashing sink and next to cups. COS: Items removed CA: All chemicals and medications shall be stored designated areas.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of ginger and potatoes stored on floor. CA: Store foods at least 6" above ground.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep counter. CA: Store wiping cloths in sanitizer buckets.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sink without hot water. CA: Must have hot water at hand washing sink. Will follow up.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed microwave with heavy food debris in bottom of unit.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris on walls.

Observed organic matter growing on wood shelf above ware washing station.

CA: Clean walls.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bowls used as scoops in rice cooker & scoop handle in ice machine touching ice. CA: Stored scoops must have handles positioned upward

Sep 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 895 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed front HWS blocked with a rack of cups stored on top of the sink. COS: PIC removed

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed cloth towel hung above hand washing sink for hand drying. Staff member stated that the cloth towel was used multiple times for hand drying. COS: Cloth towels removed. CA: Cloth towels cannot be used by multiple staff members & hung for repeated use. Only use single service hand drying provisions.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed improper cooling of foods in a prep top cooler. CA: After prep, foods must cool in shallow unlidded containers. Advised PIC to prep foods after closing for adequate cooling of prepped foods.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed utensils stored in stagnant water.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris and spices on rack liner.

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 729 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken in WIC cold holding above 41F. COS: Discarded

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing station without soap. COS: PIC replaced soap CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing station without paper towels. COS: PIC supplied paper towels. CA: Hand washing station shall always be supplied with hand drying provisions.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing not operational with a towel taped around faucet head. COS: PIC removed towel and tape from faucet head. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed foods stored uncovered throughout the kitchen and cooling units. COS: PIC covered foods. CA: Foods shall remain covered when not in use.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed foods made the previous day not dated for 7-day discard. COS: Discarded CA: Foods kept over 24 hours shall be date marked for 7-day discard.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a crate of potatoes stored on floor. COS: PIC removed from floor CA: Foods shall be stored at least 6" off the floor.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed back door open & allowing flies into the kitchen. COS: PIC closed door. CA: Outer opening shall remain closed to prevent pest entry.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(b) - floor, walls, & ceiling, cleanability; utility lines (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed vent ducts exposed form ceiling & tiles missing. CA: Repair

Jul 11, 2025

Initial

Score: 961 violation

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2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility without vomit kit. CA: PIC states he will obtain within seven days.