Metter, Candler County

Burger King

1065 S LEWIS ST METTER, GA 30439

Food
Latest score
97
Mar 23, 2026
City
Metter
County
Candler
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed box of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 cartons of liquid egg in a cold hold container reading 48 degrees F. COS The cartons of liquid eggs was thrown in the trash

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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 sliced tomatoes improperly cooling with a closed lid collecting condensation. CA: Went over cooling methods with PIC

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the hand washing station without paper towels. COS: PIC restoked paper towels.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced tomatoes prepped 3-25-24 improperly cooling with closed lids & an internal temp of 49F. COS: Lid opened.

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 debris build-up in bottom of microwave.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed biscuits in the freezer uncovered.

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 ice scoop in drive thru stored in product.

Sep 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 747 violations

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 ham, cheese, and tomatoes holding in the walk in cooler higher than 41 degrees F. COS Foods discarded

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler drink from personal cup from home without a straw. CA Employees must drink from cups with a lid and straw.

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 biscuits uncovered in the walk in freezer, cheese uncovered in the prep top cooler, and carton of dairy product open in walk in cooler.

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: Yes

Observed organic matter on the inside flap of the ice machine and organic matter in the soda nozzles at drive thru and in the lobby. CA Soda nozzles must be cleaned and sanitized everyday.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler at chicken/fry station with a bracelet on

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed abundance of flies in the kitchen and a roach in a piece of equipment that the door won't close.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee Reese peanut butter cup in the walk in freezer.