Covington, Newton County

Gigi's Place/ Kamari's Coffee

3265 Salem Rd Covington GA 30016

Food
Latest score
91
Jun 5, 2026
City
Covington
County
Newton
Grade
A
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A2 violations
Comments

Note: all cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance unless otherwise noted. Note: Fan near fryer approaching a need to be cleaned. Questions?: call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed several Temperature control for safety foods cold holding greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See temp log Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Items discarded

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1C: .04(6)(d)Observed several cooked TCS foods cooling longer than 6 hrs that did not reach 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. See temp log. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: 1) within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); and 2) within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Items discarded

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance unless otherwise noted. Kamari's Coffee Note: Ensure that all TCS Milk items are date marked upon opening and kept for seven days. Non-TCS creamers are exempt and shall be discarded by use by date. GiGi's Place Note: Ensure that all sticker residue is removed from containers during the wash and rinse steps of your dish washing procedures and ensure that containers are pyramid stacked. Note: When Cooling and storing, do not double cover with plastic and then metal lid pan. The hole in the metal pan lid is designed to allow hot air to escape and cool air to enter. Note: Ensure that thawing is conducted under refrigeration or under running water no greater than 70 degrees in a container that allows for run off. Note: Facility has been made aware of new food code. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

5-1B: .04(5)(h)Observed oxtails reheating in hot holding unit for 2+ hours that did not reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit. See temp log. Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a minimum temperature of 165°F (74°C) within 2 hours. (P) Corrective Actions: Oxtails discarded.

Mar 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 90Grade: A2 violations
Comments

All hot/cold in compliance Food in the freezer frozen solid Note: Ensure time and temperature control for safety food items have date marks Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1B: .04(6)(f)Observed hot held food items not being held at the corrected temperature. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. (P) Corrective Actions: All items were discarded. See temperature log.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

15A: .05(2)(a)Observed card board on the floor being used under the fryer. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. (C) Corrective Actions: Cardboard was removed.

Sep 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 82Grade: B8 violations
Comments

Note: Facility must have the correct test strips for testing their sanitizer dish machine. Facility currently has pool chlorine test strips Note: Prep cooler must be repaired or removed from facility Note; Spices must not be stored on the floor All other hot/cold held in compliance Foods frozen solid Additional fees may apply Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(6)(n)Observed dish machine not dispensing the correct amount of sanitizer solution. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operations must meet a specified minimum concentration (for chlorine sanitizer it must be 50-100 ppm; for quat ammonia, it must be used according to the manufacturer's specifications). (P) Corrective Actions: Facility will wash rinse and sanitize all dishes.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed time and temperature control for safety food items not being held at 41°F or below. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Food items were discarded.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1C: .04(6)(d)Observed multiple time and temperature control for safety foods not cooling at the correct rate. Cooling Rate: TCS foods being cooled from 135°F to 70°F in 2 hours MUST cool 0.54°F per minute (roughly 32.5°F per hour). To successfully cool from 135°F to 70°F within two hours, the food must be cooled at a rate of approximately 0.54°F per minute (135°F -70°F = 65°F total divided by 120 minutes = 0.54°F per minute) or 32.5°F per hour. TCS foods being cooled from 70°F to 41°F MUST cool 7.25°F per hour (29°F in 4 hours). To successfully cool from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours, the food must be cooled at a rate of 0.121°F per minute (70-41 = 29°F total divided by 240 minutes = 0.121°F per minute) or 7.25°F per hour. Corrective Actions: Foods were discarded.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

15A: .05(6)(a)Observed two reach in prep cooling inside the facility not in good repair. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule. (C)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(5)(n)Observed multiple cardboard boxes, clutter, and items not being used for the facility stored across from the managers office. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. (C)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3Observed a hole in the ceiling in the front of the facility. Observed a hole in the ceiling in the rear of the facility. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

18: .07(2)(k)Fly curtain is not keeping flies from entering the facility. Fly strips are not attracting flies. Insect control devices that are used to electrocute or stun flying insects shall be designed to retain the insect within the device. (C)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

18: .07(5)(k)Observed multiple flies though out the kitchen. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (C)
  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C)
  3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; (Pf) and
  4. Eliminating harborage conditions.(C)