Lyons, Toombs County

Chatters

675 NW BROAD ST LYONS, GA 30436

Food

Latest score

Apr 28, 2026

City

Lyons

County

Toombs

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.

Apr 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 843 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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed rice in the walk-in cooler at 45 degrees F. COS The rice and other leftovers dated 5/1 were all discarded.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed two opened bottle of water that employees are drinking from. CA Employees are required to drink from a single-use cup with a lid and straws

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop handles stored in the flour & sugar containers and a red cup was being used as a scoop in a pan of batter.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 823 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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed steak at 44, mac & cheese at 43, sliced cheese at 43 in walk in cooler. COS: Manager discarded.

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: Yes

Observed buildup on inside top of microwave. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drink cups and bottles not in designated area away from food contact surface.

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 786 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed veggie soup at 44, broccoli casserole at 44, chicken at 44, and ham at 44. COS: Left overs discarded and chicken and ham moved to reach in cooler.

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 buildup in ice machines. CA: Will follow-up. Clean and sanitize 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

Observed buildup in microwave on inside top. CA: Will follow-up. Clean and sanitize as soon as possible.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed veggie soup, broccoli casserole, gravy, and collards with no date mark. CA: Date mark left overs made yesterday.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bottles of chemicals store on shelf next to bottles of sauces and food trays. COS: Manager moved chemicals to designated area.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop handle in sugar and flour.

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 865 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility certified food safety manager expired. CA The facility needs to acquire a CFSM.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an open container of flour on a shelf across from the reach in cooler and shrimp in the reach in cooler. CA All foods need to be covered to prevent contamination.

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 baked chicken and cantaloupe in the walk-in cooler with no prep/discard date. COS The food items were thrown out. CA All leftovers held longer than 24 hours must have a prep/discard date.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a cup being used as a scoop in a container of flour.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee purses stored in a lid container on a shelf & on a prep table.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 894 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build-up on soda nozzles and build-up on the microwave ceiling. CA: Advised PIC to clean all food contact surfaces frequently to prevent build-up. Will follow up during next inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed back door open and allowing pest entry. COS: Back door closed.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly activity in the kitchen and dining area.

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: Yes

Observed heavy build of debris & foods in the reach-in units

Observed heavy grease build-up around cooking equipment & floors.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 769 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pork chops hot holding at 98F on the buffet line. CA: Advised PIC to remove all foods out of temp off the buffet line.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pork chops hot holding at 98F on the buffet line. CA: Advised PIC to remove all foods out of temp off the buffet line.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the hand washing station being blocked by a chair. CA: Advised PIC that the hand washing station needs to be accessible at all times.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hand washing station without any paper towels. CA: Advised PIC that each handwashing sink shall be provided with disposable towels.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand washing station without any soap. CA: Advised PIC that each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cakes being stored on top of buffet line uncovered. CA: Ensure that all foods are covered and protected from overhead contamination.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy build-up on microwave ceiling.

Observed build-up on can opener blade.

CA: Advised PIC to clean all food contact surfaces regularly to prevent build-up.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a chemical spray bottle not labeled with the common name of chemical. CA: Label all chemicals outside of its original container with the common name on the spray bottle.

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 mold on cardboard stored on shelf in the walk-in cooler.

Observed heavy build up o debris & foods in reach-in units.

Observed heavy grease build up around cooking equipment & on floors.

Jan 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 825 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed prep top cooler ambient at 52, cheese at 52, tomato at 54, and ground beef at 50. Do not use this unit until re-checked by the health department. COS: Manager discarded cheese, tomato and ground beef.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed walk in cooler with ambient at 40, chicken at 41, egg at 45, sour cream at 44, and fish at 43. COS: Manager discarded fish, sour cream, and eggs.

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

Observed handwashing station near kitchen entrance blocked with 2 large potatoes and a brillo pad. Observed handwashing sink near fry station without paper towels.

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 heavy buildup inside ice machine in dry storage area and ice machine in dining area.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop handle in sugar, flour, and rice.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 887 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed grease lighting stored on soda boxes in the kitchen. COS Grease lighting moved

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler wearing bracelets while flouring and cooking chicken.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the sweep at the back door worn to the point where light is showing underneath

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed knives stored in the crack between prep table and the prep top cooler.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drinks stored with for on prep top tables

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee purse stored on a shelf with restaurant products