Swainsboro, Emanuel County

Huddle House #97

430 S MAIN ST SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

Food

Latest score

Apr 1, 2026

City

Swainsboro

County

Emanuel

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.

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 834 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: Yes

Observed cheese, chicken, bacon, and butter at 44 degrees F, 45 degrees F in reach in cooler under prep top cooler. C/A - have unit serviced so it maintains cold holding temperature below 41 degrees F to safely store TCS food. COS - manager tossed out of temp food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sani buckets not reading on test strips. Water was cold. C/A - use warm water when mixing sanitizer to allow chemistry to work netter.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rag for sanitizing left out on counter and not in sanitizer bucket. C/A - store all sanitizer rags in the buckets between uses.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(h),(i) - warewashing equipment, clean solutions; manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature (c,pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer strips in kitchen. C/A - order strips to be able to test sanitizer concentration

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cheese, and pickles at 44 degrees F to 45 degrees F for cold holding. C/A - adjust unit cooler so it can keep TCS food below 41 degrees for cold holding.

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 black build up in soda fountain. C/A - break down and clean and sanitize drink fountain spouts.

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 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 open box of "fry" salt--box damp--possibly damaged. CA: Discard.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floor feels greasy and grimy. CA: Clean with a degreaser.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 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 basket of eggs out next to grill area at 68-70 degrees. CA: Cold foods must be held at 41 degrees or less. Keep eggs in cooler until ready to use. Eggs were discarded.

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 mold in ice machine. CA: Drain and clean thoroughly.

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 wet stacking dishes in rear area. CA: Stagger stack dishes to allow them to air dry.

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 grime accumulation throughout the kitchen/food prep/cook line. CA: Clean kitchen thoroughly.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drink in the milk cooler. CA: Keep personal food items in a designated area.

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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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 unlabeled containers in WIC/throughout line CA: Label an items not in original packaging with a common name.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed overfilled single serve dispensers. CA: Keep cups in plastic sleeves until use or do not overfill dispensers.

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 crumbs under shelves in pantry area/WIF. CA: Clean thoroughly.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food items in WIC not labeled with common name. CA: Label shelves or each individual item with a common name.

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 single use cups overfilled in cup dispensers. CA: Keep in plastic sleeves or do not overfill dispensers to protect mouth pieces from contamination.