Cornelia, Habersham County

MARIA'S KITCHEN

161 QUALITY FOODS SHOPPING CENTER CORNELIA, GA 30531

Food
Latest score
85
May 22, 2025
City
Cornelia
County
Habersham
Inspections
2

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 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 853 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed TCS food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in units in main kitchen held the following: EGGS SHELLED- 56ºF, AMBIENT 58ºF SAUCE CONCENTRATE 56ºF. Also observed wet batter on counter with a 79ºF temperature, held with no time as temperature procedures. PIC discarded item in question.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(k)3,4 - hygienic practices

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed various employee personal items spread throughout facility. Consulted with PIC on providing employee storage storage to prevent comingling with kitchen equipment.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC removed old inspection report and replaced with the previous report.

Jul 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 836 violations

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 TCS food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in units in main kitchen held the following coleslaw 45 ºF Heavy cream 47 ºF Chicken 44 ºF Beef 46 ºF. Ambient temperatures of units: 45 ºF 44 ºF. Consulted with PIC in various methods to maintain appropriate temperatures for TTCs foods.

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 TCS food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in units in main kitchen held the following coleslaw 45 ºF Heavy cream 47 ºF Chicken 44 ºF Beef 46 ºF. Ambient temperatures of units: 45 ºF 44 ºF. Consulted with PIC in various methods to maintain appropriate temperatures for TTCs foods.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed personal medication unproperly stored- PIC corrected on site.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled spray bottle of chemical; upon further questioning it was revealed to be a commercial cleaner.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

A utensil for a non-Time/Temperature Control for Safety food item was not stored in a clean, protected location.