Locality

DARIEN, McIntosh County

Quality Inn

12924 GA HIGHWAY 251 DARIEN, GA 31305

Food

Latest score

Apr 16, 2026

City

DARIEN

County

McIntosh

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 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 eating utensils in front food service area stored in cups with food contact side up, exposing food contact surface of utensils to contamination by dust or bare-hand-contact. CA: Store all utensils in in a way that food contact surfaces are protected from contamination (inverted, pre-wrapped)

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed facility with multiple opened containers of milk and waffle batter without a date label indicating open/ prep or discard from 7 days of opening date. COS: milk was labeled or discarded based on known date of opening. CA: Ensure that TCS food products are labeled with date of opening or discard date of 7 days after opening/prep

Feb 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 17, 2023

Initial

Score: 909 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pesticides and cleaning chemicals stored on shelf above reach in coolers. CA: Manager will find a different storage location for toxic substances that is away from food, utensils or equipment.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chemical spray bottle on shelf above dishes drying. COS: Manager relocated bottle to shelf below three compartment sink with other cleaning agents. Manager will remind all staff to store cleaning chemicals on the low shelf.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in coolers and freezers do not have ambient thermometers. CA: Manager will obtain ambient thermometers for each cold holding unit and place them in an easily visible location in front of coolers.

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 single service utensils stored with food contact portion upward in front food service area. CA: Manager will educate staff to store single use utensils in a manner that prevents hand contact with food contact side.

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 the facility's sanitizer test strips are expired. CA: Manager will order new test strips.

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 black moisture build up on the gasket of the juice machine. CA: Manager will ensure equipment gets cleaned often enough to prevent this build up.

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 unfinished flooring and absence of baseboard/shoe molding in main kitchen. Observed crumbs collecting in gaps of flooring. CA: Manager will ensure floors are repaired to a smooth, connected finish.

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 piece of wall missing next to door latch of main kitchen. CA: Manager will ensure the wall is repaired/ sealed.

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 employee food items stored throughout reach in coolers and freezers. CA: Manager will ensure a designated area on bottom shelf is labelled and used for employee items.