Madison, Morgan County

Benny Paul's Soul Food

171 W WASHINGTON ST MADISON, GA 30650

Food
Latest score
96
Jul 29, 2025
City
Madison
County
Morgan
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemical spray bottle was not identified. Ensure that transferred chemicals are identified with common names.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 945 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No food probe thermometer on site. Person in charge was informed to always have a digital thermometer or a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets.

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 a box of single service cups stored on the floor in the main kitchen next to cashier station. All single service items shall be 6 inches off the floor.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Handwashing sink not sealed to the wall

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No sanitizer test strips for 3-compartment sink.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed vent hood with a buildup of grease. Cleaned the vent hood frequently to prevent accumulation.

Apr 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 954 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No food probe thermometer on site. Person in charge was informed to always have a digital thermometer or a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets.

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 a box of single service cups stored on the floor in the storage room. all single service items shall be 6 inches off the floor.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Reach in cooler was not in good repair, observed condensation and the right door was unable to stay closed. reach in cooler must be repaired or serviced.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed vent hood with a buildup of grease. Cleaned the vent hood frequently to prevent accumulation.