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Georgia Inspection Scores
Locality
GAFL
Statesboro, Bulloch County

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224 S MAIN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458

Food
Latest score
87
Apr 16, 2026
City
Statesboro
County
Bulloch
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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Apr 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 873 violations
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3-1A - food obtained from approved source

Regulation: 511-6-1-.08(1)(k) - home prepare foods prohibited

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed desserts not from an approved source being sold and stored in facility. CA: All foods served & stored in the facility must come from an approved food source. COS: Discarded

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed RIC without thermometers provided in RIC.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility not posting inspecting report and choking sign.

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 5014 violations
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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler use old/soiled gloves to touch raw meats then use gloves to mix R-T-E coleslaw.

CA: Food handlers shall wash hands and change gloves between changing tasks.

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 raw chicken being stored above other raw meats and R-T-E foods. COS: Raw chicken removed from middle shelf & placed on bottom shelf. CA: Store raw meats according to cooking temperature.

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 coleslaw and fried chicken cold holding above 41F. COS: Food 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 personal drinking cups without lid or straw stored in the food prep area. CA: Personal drinking cups must have a lid and straw and be stored in designated areas. There shall be no eating or drinking in the food prep area

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

Observed utensils being stored in hand washing sinks. CA: The HWS shall only be used for hand washing.

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 raw meats and other foods being stored uncovered in cooling units. CA: All foods shall be stored covered and protected against contamination.

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 outside its original container not labeled with common name.

CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Fabulous (non-food grade chemical) being used on a food prep surface. CA: Only chemicals approved for food contact surfaces may be used in kitchen area.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed soiled wiping cloths on prep counter. CA: Store wet wipes in sanitizer buckets.

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 commercially made dairy sauce outside of its original containers and not labeled with name and expiration date.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed freshly mixed coleslaw being cupped & lidded and stored in RIC without being cooled to 41F. CA: Leave foods partially uncovered during the cooling process. Foods must reach 41F before being covered/lidded.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy batter build-up on RIC door handle. CA: Clean

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris on floor.

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 items (vape pen, phones, & drinks) on food prep counter. CA: Keep personal items stored in designated areas for employees.

Jan 13, 2026

Initial

Score: 992 violations
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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw wood doors in bathrooms. CA: Door must be sealed to be smooth and easily cleanable. Will follow up.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed light above mop sink not operational. CA: Repair light. Will follow up in 60 days.