TOWNSEND, McIntosh County

Barraco's Bakery & Cafe

15600 GA HWY 17 TOWNSEND, GA 31331

Food
Latest score
90
Dec 12, 2025
City
TOWNSEND
County
McIntosh
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed can of roach spray that is labelled for residential home use only. Rule: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food service establishment.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed various employee personal medicines, lotion etc. on shelf above prep sink and on prep tables. Rule: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee’s use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer’s label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed various prepared foods in reach in cooler without labels, including meat and a mushroom stuffing. Rule: Food shall be labelled with the common name or description, unless 100% unmistakable (ex: ketchup in red bottle).

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 various employee items, including drinks and children's items, stored in prep area and reach in cooler. Rule: Employee items shall be stored and used in designated areas away from food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed inside of soda gun nozzle with moderate slime build up. COS: Nozzle was taken apart and cleaned. CA: Food contact surfaces must be maintained clean to sight and touch.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed can of roach control spray stored next to food in dry storage area. COS: Sealed can was removed from area. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service items by spacing and partitioning.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed can of roach spray that is labelled for residential home use only. COS: Can was removed by owner and will no longer be used. CA: Poisonous or toxic materials shall be used according to manufacturer's use directions included in labeling, and, for a pesticide, manufacturer's label instructions that state that use is allowed in a food service establishment.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed containers of premade individual sauces, milk, and half and half , opened with no label indicating date opened or 7 day discard date. CA: Ensure all TCS food opened/ prepared are date labeled with opened date or discard date (7 days once opened).

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed facility thawing ROP fish in ROP packaging at the time of this inspection. COS: PIC removed fish from packaging to finish thawing. CA: Ensure all fish frozen in ROP packaging are thawed completely removed from the packaging.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooking utensils stored in containers with food contact ends and handles mixed up at the time of this inspection. CA: ensure utensils are stored facing the same way to prevent contamination when grabbing, reaching, and storing.

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 gaskets on reach in coolers and bar drink on ice cooler with mold like build up on them at them at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency.

Nov 6, 2023

Followup

Score: 982 violations

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection not posted at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure most recent inspection is posted in public view.

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 to-go containers stored on floor in dry storage at the time of this inspection. CA: Take steps to elevate items off of floor.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed shelled eggs stored above other TCS foods in reach-in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Eggs were moved to bottom shelf of reach-in cooler. CA: Ensure eggs are not stored above other TCS foods.