Watkinsville, Oconee County

KIQUE'S KITCHEN

18 S BARNETT SHOALS RD WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677

Food

Latest score

Dec 11, 2025

City

Watkinsville

County

Oconee

Inspections

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 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

In-use sanitizer buckets observed to have a quaternary ammonium concentration of 0 ppm. CA: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration must be maintained at range specified by manufacturer. COS: Person in charge (PIC) mixed new buckets to correct concentration.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cup used as scoop in bulk seasonings under prep table.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plastic bins stacked wet on dry dish rack.

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

Single use cups and utensils stored on floor in storage closet.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

ON ARRIVAL, HANDSINK BLOCKED WITH OVERFLOW OF DIRTY DISHES FROM 3-COMP SINK. CA: DO NOT USE HANDSINKS FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. COS - DISHES MOVED

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 MOLD ON DEFLECTOR PLATE OF ICE MACHINE. CA: CLEAN AT A HIGHER FREQUENCY TO PREVENT MOLD GROWTH.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT OF PREP TABLE. STORE 6" OFF GROUND

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED LETTUCE IN MEAT SINK. ONLY WASH LETTUCE IN VEGETABLE SINK. DO NOT PUT IN MEAT SINK

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: Yes

OBSERVED CUPS AT FRONT COUNTER OVERSTACKED. [REPEAT]

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 906 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

SANITIZER IN 3-COMP SINK BELOW REQUIRED CONCENTRATION LEVELS (<150 PPM FOR QUAT). CA: CHANGE SANITIZER IN 3-COMP SINK MORE FREQUENTLY. QUAT SHOULD BE 150-400 PPM. COS - SANITIZER IN 3 COMP SINK WAS DUMPED AND REPLACED.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

BACK FOOR TO ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT LATCH, CAUSING DOOR TO HAVE CRACKS WHEN UNLOCKED. DOOR UNLOCKED AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND REMAINED UNLOCKED THROUGHOUT.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED WET STACKING IN DISH AREA. OBSERVED BOX OF NEW GLASSWARE STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE

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 TOGO CUPS STACKED TOO HIGH AND OUTSIDE LINERS. OBSERVED TOGO CONTAINERS STORED OUTSIDE OF LINERS AND NOT INVERTED

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 AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, GRIME, AND DRIED FOOD ON STORAGE CONTAINERS BELOW PREP TABLES

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

NO TRASH CAN LOCATED BY HANDSINK ACROSS FROM PREP TABLE

Jun 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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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

Walk-in cooler holding potentially hazardous items above 41 deg F. Borderline temp. Have unit checked out & repaired or adjusted to make colder. Plastic curtains were installed. Owner stated door was open for extended period of time while delivery was loaded onto shelves. Door does not self-close. Install proper self-closing mechanism on door as soon as possible.

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

Mold on deflector plate in ice machine. Deep clean unit.

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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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

Walk-in cooler holding potentially hazardous items @ borderline temp. Have unit checked out & repaired or adjusted to make colder. May need plastic curtains. Monitor closely.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wings in walk-in cooler tightly covered while actively cooling. Cover removed. Pans of beans & rice stacked on speed cooling rack. Always cool in single layer pans uncovered or loosely covered.

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

Power plug missing cover, resulting in hole in wall. Keep multi-outlet and extension cables away from food/food prep equipment.