GROVETOWN, Columbia County

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5147 BLUEGRASS TRAIL GROVETOWN, GA 30813

Food
Latest score
92
Dec 15, 2025
City
GROVETOWN
County
Columbia
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.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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 cutting boards at prep units with staining and deep cuts in need of cleaning. CA: Replace cutting boards.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cook on line preparing food with no hair restraint. CA: Hair restraints should be worn when working with or preparing food with hair longer than 1 inch.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drink cup on prep surfaces and Red Bull in bottom of prep unit. CA: Designate areas for employee items and ensure they are used.

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 873 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 multiple food items in prep cooler being cold held above 41 degrees that contained food items dated 6/8/2025. COS: Items inside of prep cooler were discarded. CA: You have 72 hours to ensure unit is working properly and cold holding 41 degrees and below to prevent foodborne illnesses. Use other cold holding units until rectified.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee cooking on line while wearing a rubber bracelet. CA: Only allowed to wear a plain band; no bracelets, watches, or rings with stones.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishes in kitchen, drink station, and bar being wet stacked. CA: Air dry dishes before stacking.

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees preparing food without proper hair restraint and wearing jewelry other than a plain ring. CA: Ensure employees properly restrain hair by using hair net, hat, or etc., while preparing food and are not wearing any jewelry other than a plain ring.

Feb 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed WIC fan needing to be cleaned, built up debris. CA: Clean routinely

Aug 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

There were not employee health agreements for all the staff working today. CA: Ensure each employee has signed an agreement documenting that they agree to inform supervisor of any illness or symptoms.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee was observed drinking from an open cup on the cook line. CA: Employees must use a lid and straw for dinks in the kitchen area to prevent contamination.