Villa Rica, Carroll County

The "Watering Hole" Sports Bar & Grill

123 TRI-COUNTY PLAZA VILLA RICA, GA 30180

Food

Latest score

Nov 12, 2025

City

Villa Rica

County

Carroll

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 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 727 violations

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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: Yes

Observed in reach in cooler cheese dip tubs stored directly on top of raw chicken; observed raw ground beef patties stored above ranch dressing allowing potential cross contamination

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer present at three compartment sink to properly sanitize dishes at time of inspection

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed prepped TCS foods such as house-made ranch, cut lettuce, tomatoes and raw ground beef patties stored in coolers and not marked with a prepped date or discard date./date mark and identify when to discard food within 7 days of prep date

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several working spray bottles and cleaners stored near dishes and single use equipment./moved to proper location

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 the most current inspection report (71C)not posted; currently posted (80B)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no chlorine test strips to determine proper sanitizer strength

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unfished wood floors in main kitchen area

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 728 violations

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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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed in reach in cooler raw hamburger patties, raw bacon and raw steak and ready-to-eat ranch stored without proper separation./ Bacon and steak must be separate from ground beef. Raw meats must be separate from ready-to-eat foods.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observe rubber drink mat in hand wash sink./ PIC moved item

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no soap at handwash sink./ Must have antibacterial hand soap for handwashing.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at handwash sink./ Must have disposable papertowels for handwashing.

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 old labels on containers./ Must remove old stickers and adhesive off of food-contact surfaces.

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

Obsereved some pink build up on ice machine baffle. Observed some food build up present on wall dicer. /All food-contact surfaces must be washed, rinsed, and sanitized more often.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed prepped TCS foods such as house-made ranch stored in coolers and not marked with a prepped date or discard date./date mark and identify when to discard food within 7 days of prep date

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(u) - food display (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed containers of oil stored directly on the ground./ all food items should be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 827 violations

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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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed in reach in cooler raw hamburger patties and raw bacon stored next to ham, turkey and baked potatoes./adhere to proper storage guidelines

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw ground beef stored directly on top of raw chicken and raw steak allowing potential cross contamination./adhere to proper storage guidelines

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Prepped TCS foods stored in coolers and not marked with a prepped date or discard date./date mark and identify when to discard food within 7 days of prep date

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw wood exposed near mop sink area./seal all raw wood

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed water leak in reach in cooler and heavy water accumulation inside coolers./repair as needed

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 rusted shelves in reach in cooler./ repaint or replace as needed

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 bulb out in dry storage room./provide adequate lighting where food is being stored

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 805 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed in a reach in cooler steak stored over ready-to-eat ranch./ ready-to-eat foods should be stored above all raw foods.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer in main kitchen at time of inspection./ PIC made sanitizer

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy ice build up on food in each in cooler./ defrost and clean as needed

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door to kitchen open./ keep all doors closed to prevent pest entry.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed rusted shelves in reach in cooler./ repaint or replace as needed

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 749 violations

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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 shelled eggs stored over RTE foods (lettuce and bread) in reach in cooler./adhere to stacking order to prevent cross contamination

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 mold built-up in ice machine./clean more frequently to prevent mold built-up

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 several working containers with no label./all chemical and working containers stored outside of its original container must be labeled with a common name

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gallon of whole milk expired June 13th and butter milk June 29th./discard

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gap of light present at back door leading to outside./seal all outer openings, replace weather to prevent potential pest entry

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 ice scoop stored inside with handle down touching ice./keep scoop handle up and out of food contact

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: No

Observed water leak in reach in cooler./repair

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 split gasket at reach in cooler./replace

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed stained ceiling tiles, uneven floors and excessive grease built up in grill, vent hood and fryer./clean more frequently