Lavonia, Franklin County

SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN SMOKEHOUSE

13675 JONES ST LAVONIA, GA 30553

Food
Latest score
85
Sep 25, 2025
City
Lavonia
County
Franklin
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Precooked brisket was observed to be sitting at 80F, product was not reheated to 135F to be held at hot hold. To COS brisket was reheated to 165F and was held at 135F to hot hold.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed Dish machine registered 0ppm Chlorine. PIC shut down dish machine and set up 3CS so that the quat concentration was 200 ppm.

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed Dish machine registered 0ppm Chlorine. PIC shut down dish machine and set up 3CS so that the chlorine concentration was 100ppm.

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 drink nozzles to have a build up debris. PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize the nozzles @ end of business day.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ribs to be on a cooling rack that was not in a cooler or hot holding waiting to be warmed for immediate service. PIC corrected on site by placing cooler until ready for reheating to COS.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ROP fish to be freshly pulled from freezer thawing in RIC. Informed pic that ROP FISH should be thawed out of ROP environment by piercing packaging or completely removing from ROP. PIC pierced fish packaging to COS.

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows:

  1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P Note: Dish machine registered 0ppm Chlorine. PIC shut down dish machine and set up 3CS so that the chlorine concentration was 100ppm.

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Small gap at outer opening back door and door does not shut completely. Outer opening doors must be solid, self closing and air tight fitting. Make the door to be able to shut completely and seal when self closing. Have no gaps to outside where you can see light shine through to protect against the entry if insects and pests.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Walk in cooler has a small leak/ drip at ceiling vent gasket. PIC has already had someone come look at it to have it fixed and is waiting on the rain to stop so it can be properly fixed. PIC has buckets in place to catch any dripping water. PIC has already moved all food out of the way in WIC to prevent any contamination. All equipment shall be maintained in a state of good repair and condition. Fix leak in WIC as quickly as possible and keep all food items out of the way until then to prevent any contamination.