Statesboro, Bulloch County

Bigma's Soul Food Restaurant

673 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR STATESBORO, GA 30458

Food

Latest score

Nov 21, 2025

City

Statesboro

County

Bulloch

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.

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand washing station without paper towels. CA: Advised PIC that hand washing station must be supplied with paper towels at all times.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed an article of clothing on the floor against fryer to absorb oils/grease.

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 build up and grease on equipment throughout facility Observed build up, food debris and mold in bottom of reach in cooler

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy grease and food debris build-up on floors and walls. CA: Clean facility

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy grease build up & crystalized grease droplets formed on vent hood. CA: Clean vent hood asap.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 877 violations

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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 build up and staining on cutting board

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed coolers/freezers without internal thermometers.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed single service items not in plastic protective sleeve

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed cardboard used as a liner in refrigerator--surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build up and grease on equipment throughout facility Observed build up, food debris and mold in bottom of reach in cooler

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build up and grease on floors

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed severe grease/dust build up on filters in hood

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 906 violations

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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 uncovered food items

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed single service items not in plastic protective sleeve

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(c) - food-contact surfaces, lubricants (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed cardboard used as a liner in refrigerator--surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build up on bottoms of reach in refrigerators and freezers Observed grease and build up on equipment

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: Yes

observed floors in need of repainting. Observed food debris and build up on floors

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed severe grease/dust build up on filters in hood

Jun 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 917 violations

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed coolers/freezers without internal thermometers.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed single service items not in plastic protective sleeve

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed clothes used as a liner in refrigerator--surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build up on bottoms of reach in refrigerators and freezers Observed grease and build up on equipment

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed floors in need of repainting

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

observed build up and food debris on floors

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed shields missing from light fixtures