Hiram, Paulding County

278 South

3716 A ATLANTA HWY HIRAM, GA 30141

Food

Latest score

May 21, 2026

City

Hiram

County

Paulding

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.

May 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed microwave not maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized microwave.

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: No

Observed several containers stacked without being properly air dried. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC had dishes rewashed and properly air dried.

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple RTE food items held past date mark label (Chicken salad, and cheese). COS: PIC discarded food items. CA: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

May 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed boxes of corn starch and juices stored directly on floor in dry storage. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. CA: PIC moved boxes to be 6" off floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee handling food without a hari restraint. CA: 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. COS: PIC provided a proper hair restraint.

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: No

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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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

Observed raw patties tightly covered in pans in walk in cooler reading at a temperature above 41. PIC stated that the items had not been cooler longer than 4 hours. CA: PIC placed patties in reach in freezer to rapidly cool down.

May 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee drink stored on cutting board of prep top cooler. CA: Cup was removed.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed microwave not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Discussed with manager, microwave cleaned.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink stored on cutting board of prep top cooler. CA: Cup was removed.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed microwave not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Discussed with manager, microwave cleaned.

Jul 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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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

Observed cooked chicken wings on cooling rack outside walk-in cooler not in proper cooling method. CA: PIC stated chicken wings had been cooling for less than an hour and placed rack into walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.

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

Observed diced tomatoes and chopped lettuce just prepped cooling on prep top cooler. CA: PIC moved TCS items into walk-in cooler to rapidly cool.