COCHRAN, Bleckley County

DGR's Clubhouse

281 HWY 87 BYP COCHRAN, GA 31014

Food
Latest score
82
Feb 2, 2026
City
COCHRAN
County
Bleckley
Inspections
7

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 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 826 violations

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

Hand wash sink was full of dishes and utensils at the start of the inspection. CA: 1.A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee 2.A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. 3.An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. COS: Dishes were removed from the sink and hands were rewashed.

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Restaurant is now advertising 12oz Ribeye Steaks that are cooked to order. Each table has a "doneness scale" on them but no consumer advisory on the menu nor the scale at each table advising or the risk of eating raw or undercooked food.

CA: 1.Except as specified in subsections (5)(a)3., and (5)(a)4(iv)., and (9)(a)3. of this Rule, if an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder, as specified in paragraphs 2. and 3. of this subsection using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. The disclosure and reminder statements shall be worded in legible type in all capital letters and no smaller than font size #8, or if displayed on a menu board shall be printed no smaller than the smallest lettering used for a menu item. 2.Disclosure shall include: (i)A description of the animal-derived foods, such as “oysters on the half shell (raw oysters),” “raw-egg Caesar salad,” and “hamburgers (can be cooked to order);” or (ii) Identification of the animal-derived foods by asterisking them to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients. 3.The reminder shall include asterisking the animal-derived foods requiring disclosure to a footnote that states: (i) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness; or (ii) Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

Steaks shall not be offered for service again until an advisory statement has been placed in effective written means to advise the public of the risks of consuming undercooked food. This shall be verified by Health Department prior to further sale of steaks. Correct within 72 Hours.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees with longer facial hair but no bearbuard or beard restraint on. 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. Correct within 72 hours.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed rat dropping in the back storage closet again. Less than last time but the presence is still enough that leavings are noticeable. CA:The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:
1.Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2.Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3.Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule;Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.

No professional pest company is being used and there is no consistent evidence of application or trap rotation. Recommend keeping a log or journal of date and actions taken on those days at the very minimum if pest control is still wanting to be done by owner.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

3 compartment sink has a leak on 2 of its faucets (wash and rinse). One is steady and the other is a slow drip. CA: Plumbing shall be maintained in good repair against leaks. Correct within 1 week.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(d),(e) - grease trap; conveying sewage (c, p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mop water being dumped into the drainage ditch next to the facility instead of the mop sink. CA:Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. Mops shall be disposed of into the proper mop sink.

Sep 29, 2025

Followup

Score: 804 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed pizza build cooler with multiple food items well out of temperture range. Everything in the cooler top except for the hamburger bits were above 48F. Everything in the cooler bottom was at or above 43F. CA: Time temperature control for safety food shall be maintained 41 degrees Fahrenheit for safety. Food was that is TCS and was out for more than 4 hours was voluntarily discarded. Cooler will not be used till it has been verified by RA to be functioning. Fix within 72 hours.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Thermometers available in the various coolers around the establishment but none of them accurately reflected the temperature that the coolers were holding at. Thermometers should be provided and located in the warmest part of the unit and accurately reflect the ambient temperature of the equipment it is in.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Noticed pile of rat droppings on the frame of the wall next to the panel boxes. CA: The presence of pests shall be controlled to reduce their numbers within the establishment and area around it. Area with droppings needs to be cleaned throughly and pest control needs to come back out. This will help monitior continued presence.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hot water line leaking on the dish washing machine causing a massive buildup of water on the dish room floor corner. CA: Plumbing shall be maintained in good repair against leaks. Fix within the week.

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 795 violations

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 both the cheese and the lettuce in the burger build station at well above 50 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food that is being cold held must be maintained at a temperature of 41 degree Fahrenheit or below. COS: Cheese and lettuce voluntarily discarded.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed basket of chicken wings sitting above the fryer at 89-91 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Temperature control for safety (TCS) food shall be maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above if being hot held. COS: Wings and tenders that were out were elected to be tossed rather than rewarmed. Strong evidence from this same recurring situation suggests that proper hot holding procedures are not being followed. There is a need to re-evaluate the procedures for how the facility hot holds wings and tenders when there is not a rush and they are not being used up.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dishwashing machine observed in use "cleaning and sanitizing dishes" but no sanitizer is being dispensed into the water to properly sanitize the dishes. CA: Have the warewashing machine company come and recalibrate the mahine to properly dispense the chlorine sanitizer so that it is between 50 and 150 ppm upon final contact. Till then the 3 compartment sink will be utilized so that the dishes are sanitized properly.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Food being left outside for cats has attraced a massive number (swarm) of flies outside the building. Some entering into the building. There is also a heavy presence of rat droppings in the corrider next to the dry storage rack. Rodent bait has been placed out in that area and a mound of droppings was observable. No written record showing the last time a pest control company has come to service the building.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Trash thrown about on the ground outside the dumpster outside as opposed to being put into the dumpster. Garbage and refuse must be properly maintained with the area being cleaned of any trash that is on the ground.

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 violations

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 cheese on at the burger station at well over 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety food that is being cold held must be maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below to maintain safe conditions.

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

Handwashing sinks in the kitchen area not available for regular employee use as the plumbing is not functioning causing the water from those sinks to run on kitchen floor. CA: Handwash sinks shall be maintained so that they are in good functioning repair and available for regular employee use. Correct within 72 hours.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Failure to eliminate haborage conditions (i.e. feeding the animals with wasted food) has created an environment attracting local cats to take up shelter around the exterior of the store. Rat droppings also noted in a couple of corners of the kitchen. These conditions shall be eliminated so as not to attract pests.

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 accumulations of sauces and grime both in the kitchen and in the dining area on various pieces of equipment such as the interior of the reach in cooler and under the drain plates for the kegs behind the bar. These area are non-food contact surfaces but must be clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Correct within 72 hours.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(q) - cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grease Trap area is filthy and covered in thick mat of grease. Area needs to be pressure heavily pressure washed and then may require shoveling of the material to remove it. Re-evaluate method for transferring grease to the grease trap outside to prevent spillage.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Area behind the facility has heavy evidence of dumping of food and grease. This must CEASE IMMEDIATELY, and the area need to be raked and shoveled thoroughly to clean up the debris around the area. Correct by next inspection.

Oct 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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

Main cooler in the kitchen observed with majority of the food in it out of temperature at 48F-50F. All food that was checked had dates and labels indicating they had been there overnight or there for multiple days. Owner could not tell me the last time the temperature was checked in the cooler. TCS food being cold held must be held at a temperature of 41F or below. COS: Everything TCS in the cooler was checked and anything out of temperature was voluntarily discarded. Items that weren't out of temperature or were received and were not out for more than 2 hours were moved to the secondary cooler that was in temperature and the freezer to store.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Soiled wiping cloths thrown to the side of the 3-comp sink, when wiping cloths are soiled and done being used they should be placed in an appropriate soiled bin or designated area for soiled cloths. COS: Moved to dirty laundry.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(d),(e) - grease trap; conveying sewage (c, p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grey water ponding behind the restaurant near the grease trap area. CA: get grease trap puped out and if the issue still persists then the a plumber need to be contacted immediately.

Mar 27, 2024

Followup

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 794 violations

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

One of the main coolers in the kitchen observed with multiple food items in excess of 50 degrees F and appear, based on conversation with owner, to have been that way from the night before to time of inspection. TCS food being cold held must be held at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below. COS: Food discarded; temperatures taken of all TCS food in the cooler, and all was discarded except for two containers of frozen dough. Owner has repair person coming out today to fix.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no hot water at any of the hand wash sinks in the facility. Hot water shall be provided to all sinks in the facility at a temperature of 100 degrees F. CA: Fix hot water supply within a week.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no temperature measuring device located in the cooler, the TMD was on location but was not in the cooler that had food reading out of temperature. Refrigerators and coolers must have an internal TMD for monitoring and reading the ambient air temperature of the cooler. COS: Owner replaced the missing TMD.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed greywater, that should be entering the grease trap, freely flowing onto the ground behind the facility. Sewage shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewer system. CA: Fix Immediately.