Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County

O'CHARLEY'S LLC. 370

2542 BATTLEFIELD PKWY FORT OGLETHORPE, GA 30742

Food

Latest score

May 12, 2026

City

Fort Oglethorpe

County

Catoosa

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 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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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: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED BUILD UP ON CEILINGS OF MULTIPLE MICROWAVES. CA: FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE FREE OF ACCUMULATIONS AND CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. COS: PIC REMOVED CEILINGS AND CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATUIONS ON BOTH WALK IN COOLER FANS. CA: NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE KEPT FREE OF ACCUMULATIONS. COS: PIC WIPED DOWN FAN COVERS CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED VISIBLE LIGHT UNDER BACK EXTERIOR DOOR. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF HAVING DOOR TIGHTLY SEALED TO PREVENT INTRUSION OF PESTS.

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 SEVERAL REACH IN COOLERS WITH GASKETS NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH AND OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON WALK IN COOLER FAN COVERS. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING SURFACES FREE OF ACCUMULATIONS.

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 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 SEVERAL RTE TCE FOOD ITEMS COLD HOLDING AT TEMPERATURES OVER 41F (RAW CHICKEN, RAW SHRIMP, RIBS, RAW BEEF) CA: PIC CHOSE TO DISCARD ALL FOOD ITEMS. DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT THE REACH-IN COOLER UNIT WILL NEED TO BE FIXED PRIOR TO NEXT USE.

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 HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND INSIDE OVENS. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT WILL BE CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH WITH CLEANING FREQUENCY INCREASED.

Sep 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 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: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BELOW MINIMUM LEVELS PER MANUFACTURER LABEL. CA: PIC REMADE ALL SANITIZER BUCKETS AT PROPER CONCENTRATION.

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: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SOIL RESIDUE INSIDE DRINK NOZZLES AT SODA MACHINE AT BAR. CA: EMPLOYEE AT BAR IMMEDIATLEY REMOVED NOZZLES AND CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

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 CONTAINERS OF TCS FOOD THAT HAD RECENTLY BEEN PREPPED IN TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINERS. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC THAT CONTAINERS OF TCS FOOD THAT ARE COOLING SHALL BE ONLY LOOSELY COVERED TO ALLOW FOR HEAT ESCAPE.

Mar 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 938 violations

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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 ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUE ON INSIDE CEILING OF MICROWAVES ON MAIN PREP LINE, BLADE OF CAN OPENER, AND CLEAN SCOOP ON UTENSIL RACK. CA: PIC WILL HAVE MICROWAVES, CAN OPENER, AND SCOOP CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH.

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 DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING PROPER CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER. CA:PIC WILL HAVE MAINTENANCE ADDRESS THE ISSUE. PIC WILL USE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR CLEANING AND SANITIZING ALL DISHES.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SLAW, SALAD DRESSING, AND FLOUR WITH HANDLE OF SCOOP THAT HAD FALLEN INTO THE FOOD. CA: PIC REPOSITIONED SCOOPS SO THAT THE HANDLE OF SCOOP WAS STORED ABOVE THE LEVEL OF FOOD.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED RACKS FOR CLEAN DRINKING GLASSES WITH ACCUMULATION OF SOIL RESIDUE. CA: RACKS SHALL BE CLEANED TO SIGHT AND TOUCH OR IF THEY CANNOT BE CLEANED, THEY SHALL BE REPLACED.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED LEAK IN REACH IN COOLER BELOW SALAD PREP COOLER. OBSERVED SANITIZER DISPENSER FOR 3 COMP SINK NOT DISPENSING PROPERLY. OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON ICE CREAM FREEZER. CA: PIC WILL HAVE MAINTENANCE ADDRESS ISSUES. PIC WILL MANUALLY ADD SANITIZER TO 3 COMP SINK.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED TRASH DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER IN DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE. CA: PIC WILL HAVE DUMPSTER AREA CLEANED.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(m) - maintenance tools, storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CLEANING TOOLS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN AND IN AN ORDERLY MANNER. CA: PIC WILL HAVE CLEANING TOOLS CLEANED OR REPLACED AND STORED IN AN ORDERLY MANNER.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MOPS STORED WET IN MOP BUCKET. CA: PIC WILL ENSURE THAT MOPS ARE STORED IN A MANNER TO PROPERLY AIR DRY.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of food being stored in reach in coolers without a cover. CA: PIC covered all open containers to protect from overhead contamination.

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 ice machine, can opener, soda nozzle in bar, and ceiling of microwaves not clean to sight and touch. CA: Discussed with PIC that all items shall be cleaned to sight and touch prior to next 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 several opened containers of TCS foods without any date marking. CA: Discussed with PIC date marking procedures regarding a 7-day period with prep date counting as day 1 once TCS food has been opened. PIC discarded food items.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several food containers with discard dates that have been exceeded. CA: PIC discarded all food items.

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 heavy accumulation of food debris on floors, gaskets, inside reach-in coolers, in between equipment, and in oven. CA: Discussed with PIC that cleaning frequency for all non-food contact surfaces shall be increased to keep items cleaned to sight and touch.