Douglas, Coffee County

Cow Tipper's Burger Company

216 N MADISON AVE DOUGLAS, GA 31533

Food
Latest score
85
Apr 6, 2026
City
Douglas
County
Coffee
Inspections
8

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 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 854 violations

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 celery and cooked bacon not covered under the PTC reach in. All foods must be kept covered and properly dated.

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 no consistent date marking procedures. Date all products once taken out of original packaging and discard within 7 days. Same for when you cook foods, date and discard within 7 days.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle by ptc and 2 bottles behind bar area unlabeled with chemical ingredient. Place common name on all chemical spray bottles.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed new cooking oil being stored on the floor of the main kitchen. Keep all foods and food related products 6 inches off the floor.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

6-2 Observed out of date prepared food items in the walk in cooler, also noted products with no use by dates.

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

15 C The inside surfaces of the microwave in the main kitchen section has old residue.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

1-2 B Firms serv safe permit was not posted.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

12 A Noted water leak from ceiling in the walk in cooler = potential for contamination.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Can opener blade heavily soiled with old food debris, need to clean can opener blade and clean at a frequency to prevent buildup in the future.

Jul 3, 2024

Followup

Score: 911 violation

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee using a drink cup to dip ice out of the ice machine, hands were in direct contact with the ice. CA: Use designated ice scoop when getting ice from the machine.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 804 violations

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 several items in the walk-in cooler out of temp, also notes several items out of date in the prep top cooler, see temps in temperature section. All items in cold holding should be at a temp of 41' or below. Chicken and beef were being moved to another reach in cooler and items in prep top cooler were trashed. Repair person was contacted while I was there, and they are coming today.

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 excessive food splatter on microwave ceiling in main kitchen. Splatter poses a potential contamination risk to items heated. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned/sanitized every 4 hours or at a rate to prevent build up. Advised deep cleaning.

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 prepared foods stored in reach in coolers throughout main kitchen and walk in cooler with no form of date marking (i.e., chicken, green beans, baked beans etc.). All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No hanging thermometers in cooling units, need to place temp measuring devices in all cooling units.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 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: No

Observed several food items stored uncovered in reach in coolers throughout main kitchen (i.e., chicken, shrimp, batter). All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

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 prepared foods stored in reach in coolers throughout main kitchen with no form of date marking (i.e., chicken, pork chops, shrimp, pico, etc.). All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date.

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 heavily soiled reach in cooler shelves throughout kitchen and storage areas. Advised deep 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 heavily soiled gaskets (encrusted with excessive mold-like build up, slimy residue, and food debris) on reach in coolers and walk in cooler throughout facility. Advised deep 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: Yes

Observed equipment and flooring near equipment to be heavily soiled/covered with grease buildup. Advised degreasing and deep cleaning.

Jul 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chemical spray bottle missing common name.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice scoop stored directly in contact with ice.

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 of grease along bottom of walls and under equipment.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(e) - floor covering, mats & duckboards (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floor damaged in several areas in the kitchen.