Statesboro, Bulloch County

Emma's

455 COMMERCE DR STATESBORO, GA 30461

Food

Latest score

May 27, 2025

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.

May 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed spray bottle not labeled with common name of contents in the bottle. COS: PIC labeled.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leaking faucet head at hand washing station. CA: Repair leak.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a pile of debris/foods on floor drain under dish washer.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 907 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chemical spray bottles with no common name label. COS pic removed bottle from area.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chemicals stored on shelves with food, utensils, other foodservice items, and directly on food contact surface. COS chemicals moved to appropriate locations.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed peroxide sanitizers in kitchen, pic stated used on tables, counters and other food contact surfaces. Peroxide sanitizers must be rinsed from food contact surfaces and then surface must be sanitized again with an approved sanitizer. COS pic removed from kitchen.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single-use cups stored on floor. Must be stored at least 6" above floor.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Sanitizer test strip required for all types of sanitizer used in foodservice area. The sanitizer dispenser at 3-compartment sink is quaternary ammonia, so at a minimum carry test strip for quat. Also must have a way to test dishwasher for sanitizing temperature. May consider waterproof thermometers or test strips that change color. All test stips should be available from foodservice delivery company.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

3-compartment sink must have stoppers or standpipes so they can hold wash/rinse/sanitizer solutions.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee personal items stored on food contact surfaces. Must have designated area to store personal belongings such as keys, phones, etc.

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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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

Observed soda nozzles with organic matter build-up. CA: Advised PIC to clean nozzles daily.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled with common name. COS: PIC labeled bottle.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility without sanitizer testing strips.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 946 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cleaners without label of common names

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed shelving in reach in cooler in need of cleaning

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

Observed bottom of reach in warmers and coolers with food debris

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

observed shelving in walk in cooler covered in mold

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

Observed build up on top of dishwasher

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

Observed build up on floors in kitchen and dishwasher area

Jun 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishwasher with no sanitizing chemicals. Replace sanitizer. First clean 3-compartment sink, then use to wash/rinse/sanitize dishes/utensils.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food must be stored at least 6” above floor

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Racks in cooler no longer easily cleanable due to rust

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Several coolers not operating as designed and not holding temp at or below 41F