Helen, White County

HOFBRAUHAUS RESTAURANT

9001 N MAIN ST HELEN, GA 30545

Food
Latest score
95
Jan 7, 2026
City
Helen
County
White
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

NO HANDWASHING SOAP LOCATED AT HANDWASHING SINK BY COOK LINE. SOAP DISPENSER FOR HANDWASHING SINK AT DISH PIT BLOCKED BY SEVERAL TOWERS OF CUPS. HAND SINKS MUST BE FULLY EQUIPPED WITH SOAP, HAND TOWELS, AND HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR FREQUENT HANDWASHING. PIC REPLACED HAND SOAP AND MOVED CUPS.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED HAND SINK BY COOK LINE HANGING FROM THE WALL WITH A GAP IN BETWEEN SINK AND WALL, WHERE SCREW HAS COME LOOSE. ALL SINKS MUST BE SECURELY ATTACHED TO THE WALL AND SEALED TO PREVENT GRIME AND DEBRIS FROM ENTERING BEHIND THE SINK.

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

EXTERIOR DOOR LEADING TO BALCONY IS NOT SELF CLOSING, INSPECTOR FOUND IT AJAR DURING INSPECTION. ALL EXTERNAL DOORS AND BATHROOM DOORS MUST BE FULLY SELF CLOSING TO PREVENT PESTS.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED CRACKED OR MISSING TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND PATCHES IN THE MOP/CHEMICAL ROOM WHERE THE LINOLEUM FLOORING HAS WORN DOWN TO PLYWOOD. ALL FLOORING MUST BE MAINTAINED SUCH THAT IT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND CANNOT TRAP DEBRIS AND GRIME. PRESENT PLAN FOR REPAIR OR REPAIR WITHIN 10 DAYS.

Mar 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DISHWASHING RINSE SINK NOT SEALED TO THE WALL. SINKS MUST BE SEALED TO THE WALL TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF DEBRIS BEHIND THE SINK THAT COULD CAUSE PEST ISSUES. SEAL ALL SINKS TO WALL AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. WALKIN FREEZER AT THE BACK OF THE RESTAURANT HAS DAMAGED GASKET ALLOWING ICE TO SEEP OUT OF THE CORNER OF THE DOOR. REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET TO ALLOW FREEZER TO PROPERLY SEAL.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED SEVERAL CRACKED OR MISSING TILES IN THE KITCHEN AREA. ALL FLOORING MUST BE MAINTAINTED SUCH THAT IT IS EASILY CLEANABLE AND CANNOT TRAP DEBRIS.

Jun 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 789 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No Soap at the cook line handwashing sink. Knives were observed stored in the handwashing station of the dish line. Handwashing sinks should be stocked at all times and used for no other purpose.

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 can opener dirty to sight and touch. All food contact surfaces must be cleaned as frequently as is needed to maintain cleanliness.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes stored on floor in walkin cooler and freezer. All food service items must be stored at least 6" off floor.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed many flies in the cooking areas. Control procedures should be taken to reduce the presence of pests.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(i) - service sinks, numbers and capacities (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No Mop sink installed for use. A mop sink is required for proper cleaning.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The most recent inspection report was not displayed. The most recent food inspection must be posted in public view.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Walk-in cooler door gasket observed to be falling off. Replace as soon as possible. Equipment should be maintained in good, usable order.

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

Shelves of walk-in cooler and freezer dirty to sight and touch. Non-food contact surfaces should be cleaned as needed to prevent buildup.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Floors, walls and ceilings observed to be soiled to sight and touch. nonfood contact surfaces should be cleaned as needed to prevent buildup.