Locality

Thomaston, Upson County

Epiceats, LLC d/b/a Pool Room Cafe'

205 S CENTER ST THOMASTON, GA 30286

Food

Latest score

Oct 9, 2025

City

Thomaston

County

Upson

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.

Oct 9, 2025

Followup

Score: 785 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: Yes

Observed rice in crock with a temperature of 95 degrees Fahrenheit. All hot holding shall be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or higher. Rice was discarded.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several foods and food products not labeled. All foods and food products removed from its original container shall be labeled with the food/food products common name

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed business phone stored on cutting board in food prep area. Phones, personal belongings shall be stored away from food prep area.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food service permit not posted. Food permit and latest inspection shall be posted in customer's view.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic spoons being used for scoops in seasoning containers. Proper scoops shall be supplied and ensure handles are place in an upright position to prevent contamination.

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 678 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tomatoes, and salad mix stored next to raw meat in reach in cooler. Staff rearranged order of RIC

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 rice in crock with a temperature of 125 degrees Fahrenheit. All hot holding shall be held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

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 employee drinks in food prep area. Employees drinks shall be in a designated area away from food prep areas.

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 Gyro in the RIC with a prep date of 8-22-25 and discard date of 8-29-25. Prepared food shall only be kept 7 days. Food was thrown out. Observed avocado dressing with an expiration date of 8-11-25. Dressing was thrown out.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several foods and food products not labeled. All foods and food products removed from its original container shall be labeled with the food/food products common name.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee cell phone on the counter of prep top cooler. Staff personal belongings shall be stored in designated area away from food and food prep area.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler with no hair or beard restraints. All food handlers shall wear proper hair restraints (hair net, hat, visor)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(f) - prohibitions; single service and single use articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plastic spoons being used for scoops in seasoning containers. Proper scoops shall be supplied and ensure handles are place in an upright position to prevent contamination.

Apr 29, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.