FORT VALLEY, Peach County

PINE NEEDLES COUNTY CAFE

113 COUNTRY CLUB RD FORT VALLEY, GA 31030

Food
Latest score
98
Feb 24, 2026
City
FORT VALLEY
County
Peach
Inspections
8

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 982 violations

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b) - Outdoor Storage Surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (C) (b) Outdoor Storage Surface. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

C/A: place all receptacles on a nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

  2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if:

(i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and

(ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.

C/A: Replace with a shatter resistant covering.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b) - Outdoor Storage Surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (C) (b) Outdoor Storage Surface. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

C/A: place all receptacles on a nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

  2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if:

(i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and

(ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.

C/A: Replace with a shatter resistant covering.

Jun 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 983 violations

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b) - Outdoor Storage Surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (C) (b) Outdoor Storage Surface. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

C/A: place all receptacles on a nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
  1. Observed inconsistent/ missing coving in main kitchen, dry storage and dining area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c) - Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, & Enclosed or Sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (C) (c) Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed.

  1. In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm).

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

  2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if:

(i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and

(ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.

C/A: Replace with a shatter resistant covering.

Feb 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 983 violations

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b) - Outdoor Storage Surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (C) (b) Outdoor Storage Surface. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

C/A: place all receptacles on a nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
  1. Observed inconsistent/ missing coving in main kitchen, dry storage and dining area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c) - Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, & Enclosed or Sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (C) (c) Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed.

  1. In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm).

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

  2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if:

(i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and

(ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.

C/A: Replace with a shatter resistant covering.

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 violations

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b) - Outdoor Storage Surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (C) (b) Outdoor Storage Surface. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

C/A: place all receptacles on a nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
  1. Observed inconsistent/ missing coving in main kitchen, dry storage and dining area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c) - Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, & Enclosed or Sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (C) (c) Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed.

  1. In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm).

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

  2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if:

(i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and

(ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.

C/A: Replace with a shatter resistant covering.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 violations

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b) - Outdoor Storage Surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (C) (b) Outdoor Storage Surface. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

C/A: place all receptacles on a nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
  1. Observed inconsistent/ missing coving in main kitchen, dry storage and dining area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c) - Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, & Enclosed or Sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (C) (c) Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed.

  1. In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm).

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

  2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if:

(i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and

(ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.

C/A: Replace with a shatter resistant covering.

Jan 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 964 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed table/stand holding pizza oven with exposed raw wood edges and galvanized metal.

511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials.

(a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.

C/A: seal raw edges to prevent contamination

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b) - Outdoor Storage Surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (C) (b) Outdoor Storage Surface. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

C/A: place all receptacles on a nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
  1. Observed inconsistent coving in main kitchen, dry storage and dining area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c) - Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, & Enclosed or Sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (C) (c) Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed.

  1. In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm).

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

  2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if:

(i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and

(ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.

C/A: Replace with a shatter resistant covering.

Nov 3, 2023

Initial

Score: 985 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed table/stand holding pizza oven with exposed raw wood edges and galvanized metal.

511-6-1.05(1)(a) - Materials, General Requirements (P, C) (1) Materials.

(a) General Requirements. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. In addition, materials shall be sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing and shall be finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface. Materials shall be resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion and decomposition.

C/A: seal raw edges to prevent contamination

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dumpster and grease receptacle located on grass area.

511-6-1.06(5)(b) - Outdoor Storage Surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (C) (b) Outdoor Storage Surface. An outdoor storage surface for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be constructed of nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

C/A: place all receptacles on a nonabsorbent material such as concrete or asphalt and shall be smooth, durable, and sloped enough to drain to prevent the collection of surface water.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
  1. Observed inconsistent coving in main kitchen, dry storage and dining area.
  2. Observed hole in back wall located in dry storage area.

511-6-1.07(2)(c) - Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, & Enclosed or Sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (C) (c) Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed.

  1. In food service establishments in which cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors, the floor and wall junctures shall be coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch (1 mm).

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed exposed raw wood paneling on walls in restroom.

511-6-1.07(2)(a) - Floor, Walls, & Ceilings, Cleanability (C) (2) Design, Construction, and Installation.

(a) Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Cleanability. Except as specified under subsection (2)(d) of this Rule and except for antislip floor coverings or applications that may be used for safety reasons, floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable.

C/A: Seal wood paneling in restroom.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no shatter resistant covering on light fixtures located in the main kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(i) - Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C) (i) Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

  2. Shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant bulbs need not be used in areas used only for storing food in unopened packages, if:

(i) The integrity of the packages cannot be affected by broken glass falling onto them; and

(ii) The packages are capable of being cleaned of debris from broken bulbs before the packages are opened.

C/A: Replace with a shatter resistant covering.