Springfield, Effingham County

Baldino's

725 MCCALL RD STE A SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329

Food
Latest score
94
Jan 27, 2026
City
Springfield
County
Effingham
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 944 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed potato salad, prepped and remaining in the facility for over 24 hours, not dated marked.

CA:PIC stated that the item was prepped on yesterday and it may stay in the facility for up to 3 days. Dated the item.

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 shredded lettuce in the Walk In Cooler, dated and labeled as tomatoes.

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: Yes

Observed bags of clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in the dry storage room.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed to-go cups stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a sanitizer bottle stored atop a prep counter. Observed a sanitizer bottle stored on a dry dish rack, nozzle pointed towards the clean dishes.

CA: Bottles were placed at the back chemical storage area by PIC.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed bags of clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in the dry storage room.

CA: Bags of wiping cloths were placed on a crate in the dry storage room by the PIC.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer test strips in the facility.

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 a leak at the roof in the front of the facility.

CA: Work order has been placed an a repairman has visited the facility this morning. Repairman has to return to repair the leak (supposedly will be back today).

Feb 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 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

Observed multiple TCS food items, prepped or removed from their original packaging, and remaining in the facility for over 24 hours, not dated marked (salads, meats, vegetables).

CA: Dates were placed on food items.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bulk salt, pasta and corn meal, removed from their original packaging, not labeled.

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bottles of sauce in prep-top coolers, on prep counters, and reach in coolers not labeled.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee slicing bread, then leaving to use the cash register, leaving the bread uncovered under the paper towel dispenser used for the hand sink. Observed 2 boxes of potato chips stored on the floor near the dry storage area.

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 heavy food debris under equipment, under shelves (including the Walk IN Cooler), and under tables throughout the kitchen area.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bottles of sauce in prep-top coolers and reach in coolers not labeled.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 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 multiple food items stored uncovered throughout the kitchen:

  1. Bacon at the bottom of the cooler next to the grill.
  2. Tomatoes and tuna at the bottom of the front prep cooler.
  3. Bread on a speed rack.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple fruit flies near the prep sink in the rear of the facility.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee items stored atop prep counters (closed cups, bottles). CA: Items were moved and placed in a designated area.