Forsyth, Monroe County

Shoney's

323 HAROLD G. CLARK PKWY. FORSYTH, GA 31029

Food
Latest score
88
Mar 11, 2026
City
Forsyth
County
Monroe
Inspections
9

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 883 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the liquid egg on the cold holding ice bowl is 48F (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. Manager should ensure that the proper temp is maintained for all hazardous food. correct by 03/11/2026

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several metal container being stored on the shelf not properly air dried after being wash, rinsed, and sanitized , all equipment, and utensil must be properly air dried after being sanitized after the 3 step process of wash, rinse, sanitize to prevent the item from being contaminated. Train the employee on the proper air drying of all utensil, and equipment after being sanitized, item wash ,rinse ,and sanitized and air dried correctly. Correct by 03/15/2026

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBserved missing tiles in the kitchen and the W.I.C. floors , Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and replace the missing tiles on the floors. The owner/manager will have tils replaced and fixed by 04/11/2026

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 855 violations

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 mildew on the walls of the ice bins that holding the ice in,) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment:

(I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or

(II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. The manager will have the ice bin cleaned by 10/23/25

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a employee prepping in the kitchen area with a beard longer than 1/2 inch in length with no beard guard, . 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. The manger will order beard guard on the truck order by 10/25/25

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed light coming under the backdoor in the kitchen area, uter Openings, Protected.

  1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 through 5 of this subsection, outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

(i) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings;

(ii) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and

(iii) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. The manager will have the outer opening sealed by 11/15/25

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a plastic cup lying in the cornmeal with no handles to prevent the meal from possible contamination when grabbing the cup, In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; COS The plastic cup was removed from the container storing the cornmeal.

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: Yes

OBserved missing tiles in the kitchen and the W.I.C. floors , Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and replace the missing tiles on the floors. The owner/manager will have tils replaced and fixed by 1/30/26

Apr 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a employee drinking from a metal cup in the kitchen area, 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. COS The employee removed the metal cup and used a single service cup with a lid and straw.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth used for cleaning lying on the stainless counter between usage, all cleaning towel used for cleaning must remain in the bucket between usage to prevent the towel from being contaminated. COS towel placed back in bucket corrected on 4/25/25

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several metal container being stored on the shelf not properly air dried after being wash, rinsed, and sanitized , all equipment, and utensil must be properly air dried after being sanitized after the 3 step process of wash, rinse, sanitize to prevent the item from being contaminated. Train the employee on the proper air drying of all utensil, and equipment after being sanitized, item wash ,rinse ,and sanitized and air dried correctly. Correct by 4/25/25

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: Yes

e observed a major crack on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. the manager should ensure that the floor is repaired. correct by 5/25/25

Jan 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed some employee drinking from a cup in the serving area with improper lid on the cup, all employee are required to drink from a single service cup with a lid and straw in the kitchen area. COS employee add straw to there drinking cup.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. correct by 01/20/2025

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed coffee filter stored in the drink station not properly protected against possible contamination, all single service coffee filter need to stored and protected between use to prevent contamination. COS filter placed in a container with a lid corrected by 01/20/2015

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the dumpster sliding doors open , Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnable shall be kept covered With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. COS The dumpster sliding doors will be closed correct by 01/20/2025

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

We observed a major crack on the floor inside the walk-in cooler. Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. the manager should ensure that the floor is repaired. correct by 01/20/2025

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 826 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

I observed that the turkey and chicken in the cooler under the prep are 46 and 59 degree Fahrenheit respectively. 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. corrected on site

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

I observed that the mashed potatoes and chicken in the warmer are 129 and 130 degree Fahrenheit respectively. 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. corrected on site.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed some employee drinking from a cup in the serving area with no straw in the cup , all employee are required to drink from a single service cup with a lid and straw in the kitchen area. COS employee add straw to there drinking cup.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. correct by 09/19/2024

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of stored in the freezer on the floor of the walkin-freezer, all food items must stored 6 inches off the floor in the freezer, nothing can be stored on the floor. COS food item in the freezer removed from the floor and placed on the shelves in the walk-in-freezer . corrected on 09/19/2024.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several metal container being stored on the shelf not properly air dried after being wash, rinsed, and sanitized , all equipment, and utensil must be properly air dried after being sanitized after the 3 step process of wash, rinse, sanitize to prevent the item from being contaminated. Train the employee on the proper air drying of all utensil, and equipment after being sanitized, item wash ,rinse ,and sanitized and air dried correctly. Correct by 09/19/2024

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

I observed that one of the microwaves in the main kitchen is not clean (stained with food particles) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. the inner surface of the microwave should be cleaned regularly to avoid buid up. correct by 09/19/2024

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 843 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 shelled eggs, butter, cheese, and chicken at a cold holding temperature of 45 degree fahrenheit in the W.I.C., ) 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. The manager placed the item in the freezer for rapid cooling

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 the inside of the ice machine had mildew around the chute of the ice machine, ) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: The manager will clean the ice machine by 6/29/24

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee prepping foods in the kitchen with watches on there wrist,xcept for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS The employee removed the watch from there wrist.

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 856 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 the ham and cheese on the buffet line out of temperature ham ta 45 and cheese at 47-degree Fahrenheit, 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. COS the placed the ham and cheese was placed in the freeze for rapid cooling to 41 degree Fahrenheit.

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 several items in the W.I.C. that were not cold holding at the 41-degree Fahrenheit or lower sausage 49, chicken 47, and fish at 50-degree Fahrenheit, 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.COS the kitchen manager placed the 3 item in the W.I.Freezer to lower the temperture to 41 degree Fahrenheit.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee with a mustache longer than 1/2 inch in length while cooking in the kitchen area, 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. The manger will need to get beard guard for employee on the next truck delivereed

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloth used for cleaning lying on the stainless counter between usage, all cleaning towel used for cleaning must remain in the bucket between usage to prevent the towel from being contaminated. COS towel placed back in bucket corrected on 2/5/24

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several metal container being stored on the shelf not properly air dried after being wash, rinsed, and sanitized , all equipment, and utensil must be properly air dried after being sanitized after the 3 step process of wash, rinse, sanitize to prevent the item from being contaminated. Train the employee on the proper air drying of all utensil, and equipment after being sanitized, item wash ,rinse ,and sanitized and air dried ccorrectly

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the light cover missing the mop sink room in the kitchen area, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. The manger will replace the light cover by 2/15/24

Oct 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 876 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels in the handwashung sttion in the kitchen, . Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

  1. Individual, disposable towels; COS the paper towels were placed in the dispenser.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee cooking on the grill with a wrist bracelet in the kitchen area, Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS the employee removed the bracelet.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light coming under the backdoor, , outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:i) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several metal container being stored on the shelf not properly air dried after being wash, rinsed, and sanitized , all equipment, and utensil must be properly air dried after being sanitized after the 3 step process of wash, rinse, sanitize to prevent the item from being contaminated. Train the employee on the proper air drying of all utensil, and equipment after being sanitized, item wash ,rinse ,and sanitized and air dried correctly corrected on 10/23/23

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed coffee filter stored in the waiter station not properly protected against possible contamination, all single service coffee filter need to stored and protected between use to prevent contamination. COS filter placed in a container with a lid corrected on 10/23/23

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: Yes

Observed missing tiles in the kitchen by the ice machine kitchen area, ) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair when it come to missing tile in the kitchen, They will have the tiles replaced by 11/30/23

Jun 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 874 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: Yes

Observed item on the buffet at the salad station ham, cooked eggs, all with cold holding temperature of 47 degree Fahrenheit, ) 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. All item were placed for rapid cooling in the freezer to lower to 41 degree Fahrenhit and placed under refreigertion until being served on the buffet.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop not properly stored between usage on the top of the ice machine in a metal container not covered properly, all utensil that have being stored between usage that touch food such as ice need be covered at all time to prevent the utensil from being the contaminated between usage. COS ice scoop placed in a protected container after being washed, rinsed and sanitized and placed inside the ice machine. corrected on 6/29/23

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the dumpster sliding doors open , Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. COS The dumpster sliding doors will be closed

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 missing tiles in the kitchen by the ice machine kitchen area, ) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair when it come to missing tile in the kitchen, They willhave the tiles replaced by 7/30/23