Newnan, Coweta County

Hardees #1500659

231 TEMPLE AVE NEWNAN, GA 30263

Food

Latest score

May 13, 2026

City

Newnan

County

Coweta

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 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed black build up on soda nozzles at drive-thru and lobby area. Food contact surfaces should be clean frequently to minimize accumulation.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee phones stored on prep table in back kitchen and front service area. Employee personal belongings should be stored in a designated area. All employee phones moved during inspection.

Mar 16, 2026

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed black build up on soda nozzles at drive thru and lobby. Nozzles should be cleaned at a frequency to prevent build up. Nozzles replaced during inspection.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no functioning light source inside walk-in freezer. Lighting shall be adequate in food storage areas. Work order resent during inspection.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wig and aprons stored on dry storage shelving during inspection. Employee items shall be stored in a designated area. Employee items relocated by employee.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 846 violations

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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

Observed liquid eggs and shelled eggs stored next to ready-to-eat orange juice and margarine in walk-in cooler. Raw foods should not be stored next to ready-to-eat foods. PIC reorganized items to proper storage order during inspection.

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 heads of lettuce stored uncovered in walk-in cooler and box of hamburger patties stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. Food items should be stored covered to prevent contamination. PIC covered items during inspection.

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 black build up on soda nozzles at drive thru and lobby. Areas of build up should be cleaned frequently enough to prevent build up.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a box of cup lids and a box of toilet paper stored on floor in main kitchen area during inspection. Single-use items should be stored 6in off the floor. PIC relocated items during inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed rust on racks in reach-in cooler, build-up on side of equipment and floor throughout main kitchen area, and exposed wood at step of walk-in freezer.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy build-up in hard-to-reach areas, walls and floors, and black spotting/build up on ceiling tiles and ceiling vents.

Jul 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 906 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two bags of biscuit flour stored unsealed. Flour moved to bin during inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple flies near rear exit.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rear door not closing properly allowing pest to enter.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rust on racks in reach-in cooler, food particles in bottoms of reach-in coolers and freezers, exposed wood at step of walk-in freezer.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy build-up in hard-to-reach areas, walls and floors, and black spotting/build up on ceiling tiles and ceiling vents.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed broken tiles and low grouting in several areas of the main kitchen, and trash under storage racks in walk in freezer and storage room, missing ceiling tiles.

Feb 12, 2024

Initial

Score: 839 violations

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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

Observed raw ham stored next to and over ready to eat foods. Food moved to proper location during inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy leaking in the ceiling in several areas in the main kitchen/ drive-thru area.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak under 3 compartment sink and faucet of prep sink.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 1/31/2023 with a score of (95) inspection report posted instead of last inspection 8/17/2023 with a score of (86).

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy build-up in hard-to-reach areas, walls and floors, and black spotting/build up on ceiling tiles and ceiling vents.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(g)1,2 - storage areas, rooms, and receptacles, capacity & availability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed one trash can in use.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken tiles and low grouting in several areas of the main kitchen, and trash under storage racks in walk in freezer and storage room.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet mops stored on floor leaning against the wall near mop sink.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing light shield in front of walk-in freezer.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 863 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 large baking pan of ham deli meat in the reach-in cooler at 53Fm and chicken at 50F in the dry batter beside the prep-top cooler. All foods discarded during inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in the main kitchen area, fly light not working glue board full.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy dust build up on ceiling tiles in main kitchen area, heavy build up along the walls and hard to reach places, black spotting on ceiling vent covers in main kitchen area, low grouting between floor tiles in several areas of the kitchen. Floors, walls, ceilings, and hard to reach areas should be cleaned at a frequency to prevent accumulation.