Covington, Newton County

Smoothie King

4131 Hwy 278 NE Covington GA 30014

Food
Latest score
92
Jan 27, 2026
City
Covington
County
Newton
Grade
A
Inspections
2

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 92Grade: A3 violations
Comments

***Facility Permit Suspended due Facility not having hot water*** Note: An informal inspection will occur on or by 02/06/2026 Note: All cold holding temperatures are in compliance. Note: Facility does not have a verifiable way to prove employees have been trained on allergens and signs of an allergic reaction. Note: Ensure food is covered in white chest cooler. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

2-2D: .06(2)(o)Facility does not have hot water at any hand sinks throughout the facility. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf)

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

13A: .02(1)(d)Inspection report not displayed upon entering the facility prior to inspection and throughout inspection. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. (C) Corrective Actions: Current inspection report from currently completed inspection provided.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

16B: .06(2)(r)Observed Toilet in Customer restroom with build up of black fecal like substance. Person in charge confirmed that toilet is not functional after customer stuffed paper towels down it. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; (P) and maintained in good repair. (C)

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 81Grade: B4 violations
Comments

Note: Employees must wear hairnets Note: All employees must be notified by documentation about foodborne illnesses Note: Ice scoop bucket must be clean of still water Note: Food must be stored in the chest cooler covered ****ANY THIRD REPEAT VIOLATION CODE MAY RESULT IN A PERMIT SUSPENSION**** Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(6)(n)Observed sanitizer solution in the buckets and the 3 compartment sink not at the correct concentration. 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: Sanitizer solution was remade to meet manufactures recommendations.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed fresh cut mangos and strawberries not being held at the correct temperature. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Food was discarded.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

13A: .02(1)(d)Facility did not have a inspection report displace through out the entire inspection. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. (C) Corrective Actions: Upon completion of this inspection, this report will be displayed.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

14A: .04(4)(k)Observed utensils with their hands stored directly into the powder drinks mixes that are used for the smoothies. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2. in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 3. in a clean, dry container; or 4. in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at the required frequency. (C) Corrective Actions: All utensils were rearranged so their handles are not touching the food.