FORT GAINES, Clay County

The Gator Hole, LLC

1051 EUFAULA HWY FORT GAINES, GA 39851

Food
Latest score
96
Feb 18, 2026
City
FORT GAINES
County
Clay
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed deli meat(turkey) improperly thawed laying in meat sink. Food shall be thawed completely submerged under running water. C/A: pic placed turkey back in cooler.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of dust and grease on fryers. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No corrective action taken.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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

Observation: observed lettuce stored on top of shell eggs in reach-in cooler. Code: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. C/A: PIC placed eggs in another cooler.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observation: observed shrimp being thawed in pan in sink in standing water. Code: Food shall be thawed completely submerged under running water. C/A: pic removed shrimp from sink and placed back in cooler.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observation: observed accumulation of dust and grease on hood vents. Code: nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. No corrective action taken.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observation: observed raw chicken being thawed in pan in meat sink without running water. Code: Food shall be thawed Completely submerged under running water. C/A: pic removed chicken from sink and placed back in cooler.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observation: observed corn meal stored in open container in dry storage. Code: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. C/A: pic placed item in storage container.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observation: observed onions stored on floor in dry storage. Code: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: at least 6 inches above the floor. C/A: pic placed onions on shelving.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observation: observed precooked grits in bag improperly thawed on prep table in standing water. Code: Food shall be thawed Completely submerged under running water. C/A: pic thawed item completely submerged under running water.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observation: observed powdered sugar stored in open container in dry storage. Code: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. C/A: pic placed item in storage container.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observation: observed shrimp being prepped in vegetable sink. Code: raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only. C/A: pic removed shrimp from vegetable sink.

Jul 8, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.