Apr 16, 2026
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12800 JONES ST LAVONIA, GA 30553
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
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Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation.
(i) Maintained dry; and
(ii) Used for no other purpose.
(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and
(ii) Laundered daily.
Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes.
Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil.
Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer’s label use instructions. Note: Observed multiple wiping cloths throughout the facility to be out of working sanitizer. PIC instructed to remove wiping cloths and have prepare new sanitizer buckets to ensure the cloths are placed in working sanitizer.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)
511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing.
In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf
In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf
(i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf
j) Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers.
Cleaning agents that are used to clean equipment and utensils as specified under section (7) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf
Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils, as specified under Section (8) of this rule shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf Note: No testing device to test the chemical concentration of quaternary ammonium was present in facility at time of inspection. PIC instructed to purchase testing device to ensure sanitizer concentration is within the appropriate range.
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Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (j) Hygienic Practices.
Employees shall not use tobacco in any form, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas.
Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.
NOTE: Observed a drink in food prep area on prep table that was a single serve cup with a lid but did not have a straw. To correct on-site PIC removed cup from food prep area.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)
511-6-1.07(5)(k) - Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:
Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;
Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and
Eliminating harborage conditions.
NOTE: Observed multiple flies in food prep area and in main kitchen. PIC recommended to have a pest control company evaluate the property.
Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)
11-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - Permit, Displayed (C)
NOTE: Most recent inspection is not posted. PIC to post most recent inspection to COS.
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Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)
511-6-1.03(5)(c) - When to Wash (P) (c) When to Wash.
(i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P
(ii) After using the toilet room; P
(iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P
(iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands; P
(v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P
(vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P
(vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P
(viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and
(ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. P
NOTE: Observed an employee return to work from smoking and begin to work in food prep area without washing hands. COS by asking employee to wash hands prior to RTW.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above.
NOTE: Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw in RIC temped at 50F. Sliced cheese temped at 54F. Shredded Cheese temped at 51F. PIC COS by voluntarily tossing Cheeses (4 sliced cheese packs and One 5-pound bag of shredded cheese) and coleslaw.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
511-6-1.03(5)(j)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (j) Hygienic Practices.
Employees shall not use tobacco in any form, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas.
Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed.
NOTE:
Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. PIC COS by throwing away beverage without lid.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities.
(a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf
NOTE: No supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap was provided at the hand sink in bathroom. PIC then placed hand soap in bathroom to COS.
511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:
Individual, disposable towels; Pf
A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf
A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or
A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf
NOTE: At hand sink in food prep, kitchen, and bathroom EH observed no paper towels at hand sinks. PIC to COS by adding paper towels at hand sink.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
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:... 3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions;
NOTE: Observed employee cleaning dishes (utensil, crock dish, and bowl) in 3CS without sanitizer. No sanitizer on premise at time of inspection- sanitizer concentration is 0. Manager who arrived during inspection had bleach with her. To COS, the manager then made a sanitizer solution in 3CS for employee to then sanitize dishes mentioned previously.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)
511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints.
Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
NOTE: Observed multiple employees with no hair restraints. By end of inspection, employees put on hair restraints.
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Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)
Permit and inspection report not displayed for public view. Display permit and most current inspection report in public view within 15ft of the door. 5-7 from the floor and at a distance of one foot away to be able to be read
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Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Outer opening doors to the main kitchen, prep room and restroom are not self-closing. Outer Openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self closing tight fitting doors. Have all outer opening doors self closings and such that they latch and/or seal closed on their own within 30days after opening.