Statesboro, Bulloch County

Fordhams Farmhouse Restaurant

23657 HWY 80 E STATESBORO, GA 30458

Food
Latest score
91
Oct 7, 2025
City
Statesboro
County
Bulloch
Inspections
5

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 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 mac & cheese in a warmer hot holding below 135F. COS: PIC discarded

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 857 violations

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 an unlidded drinking cup on a prep counter in kitchen. CA: Cups must be covered with a lid and straw and stored in designated areas for employees.

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

Observed a rag and scrubber stored in handwashing sink at the hot line. COS: Items removed

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 build-up on can openers blade and on ice machine baffle. CA: Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces. Will follow-up on next inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemical not in original container in a spray bottle & not properly labeled. CA: Identifying Information. Containers of poisonous or toxic materials shall bear a legible manufacturer's label.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handle touching product in flour container.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handle touching product in flour container.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed damaged ceiling tile.

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 893 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

Observed salmon with internal temperature 61F. COS salmon 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 spaghetti sauce and cabbage hot holding with internal temperature less than 135F. COS items reheated to 170+ as items were placed in steam table that was not on yet. CA preheat steam table before adding items, use lids in open wells.

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 debris on floors and walls. Observed damaged ceiling tiles and walls in kitchen area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Jan 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 827 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

Observed handwashing sink covered in food debris. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

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 multiple food items uncovered when not in use. CA: Cover all foods when not in use.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed debris on can opener blade. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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

Observed dishwasher sanitizer reading 0-10ppm. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed live roach activity throughout facility. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises

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 debris inside reach in coolers and walk in cooler. Observed debris on shelving and cooking equipment. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 debris on floors and walls. Observed damaged ceiling tiles and walls in kitchen area. CA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 7020 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH IN FLOUR CONTAINER

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED HANDLE STORED IN CONTACT WITH FOOD

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED BUTTERMILK WASH STORED IMPROPERLY IN ICE BATH WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 50 DEGREES F. CA: DISCARD FOODS. ICE BATHS MUST IMERSE PANS

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED SALADS STORED IN REACH IN COOLER WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 47 DEGREES F. CA: DISCARD FOODS. COOLER MUST BE 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW

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 FOOD DEBRIS ON CAN OPENER BLADE. CA: CLEAN ROUTINELY TO PREVENT ACCUMULATIONS

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DAMAGE TO BACK DOOR SEAL/FRAME CA: REPAIR DOOR

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIVE ROACHES IN KITCHEN. CA: PROVIDE PEST RECORDS WITHIN 72 HOURS AND HAVE FACILITY TREATED TO ERADICATE PESTS

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 CHICKEN STORED IN DRAWER COOLER IMMEDIATELY AFTER PREP. CA: FOODS MUST BE COOLED BACK TO 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW BEFORE BEING PLACED FOR SERVICE

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 SALADS STORED COVERED TO COOL AFTER PREP. CA: FOODS MUST BE COOLED TO 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW BEFORE BEING PLACED FOR SERVICE

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 CHEESE SHRED PLACED IN PREP TOP COOLER IMMEDIATELY AFTER PREP CA: FOODS MUST BE PLACED IN ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT TO BRING TEMPERATURE TO 41 DEGREES F TO COOL.

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 DAMAGE TO PREP TOP COOLER LID

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 RUSTED SHELVING IN REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS CA: REPAIR EQUIPMENT

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 RUSTED SHELVING IN REACH IN AND WALK IN COOLERS CA: REPAIR EQUIPMENT

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 DEBRIS IN REACH IN COOLERS

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 DEBRIS IN MICROWAVE

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 DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVING IN KITCHEN CA: CLEAN NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES

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 EXCESSIVE DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND PREP AREAS ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS.

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 DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON VENT HOOD COVERS

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 DAMAGE TO WALK IN COOLER DOOR

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 RUST DAMAGE TO WALK IN COOLER DOOR