Pooler, Chatham County

Carey Hilliard's Restaurant

198 POOLER PKWY POOLER, GA 31322

Food
Latest score
96
Jan 13, 2026
City
Pooler
County
Chatham
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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 shrimp salad stored in container in bottom of prep-top cooler without common name of food. Observed containers of breaded fish and scallops, tartar sauce stored in walk-in cooler without the common name of the food labeled. RCA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no covered trash receptacle provided in women's restroom stalls. RCA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

May 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 855 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: No

Observed TCS food items held on ice and in walk in cooler that were above 41F. COS: Items were disposed of. New shipment of food that came in 30 minutes prior to inspection were moved to freezer. PIC provided EHS with invoice showing items that were delivered.

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 cook hamburger in steam well below 135F. COS item was disposed of.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed high temperature dishwasher temping below required hot temperatures for sanitizing. After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in: Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through equipment that is set up achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160ºF (71ºC). RA: Instructed PIC to cease usage of dishwashing machine. 3-comp sink will be used until warewasher is repaired.

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 that facility was not able to produce quaternary ammonium testing strips.

RCA: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing.

(i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

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 mildew like substance along floors and wall in dish washing area. Observed Black build up underneath fryers and grill area. CA clean areas and remove mildew by 5/31/25

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 882 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee put on gloves without first washing hands. Also observed employee turn of sink faucet without using a clean barrier after washing hands. COS: PIC had employee rewash hands and will educate all employees on when to wash as well as the proper handwashing procedure. 2. Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms:

(i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; P

(ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer; P

(iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while:

(I) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure, P and

(II) Creating friction on the surfaces of the hands and arms or surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms, finger tips, and areas between the fingers; P

(iv) Thoroughly rinse under clean, running warm water; P and

(v) Immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough drying using disposable paper towels, a continuous towel system, or a heated-air hand drying device. P

  1. To avoid recontaminating their hands or surrogate prosthetic devices, food employees may use disposable paper towels or similar clean barriers when touching surfaces such as manually operated faucet handles on a handwashing sink or the handle of a restroom door.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cups used as scoops for individual portioning of tartar sauce and other sauces. The scoops had not been used yet so food was not discarded. CA/COS: PIC removed cups as scoops and will educate employees on proper scooping methods/utensils.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 824 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 TCS food items in the reach-in cooler at temperatures above 41F (oysters, lettuce, veggies). COS: PIC discarded all food items out of temp.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food items stored within the facility with no coverings (lettuce, oysters, fish, etc.) CA/COS: PIC provided lids for food items and will ensure that employees store food with lids when not in active use.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

At time of inspection, PIC could not find the inspection report. Permit was also displayed in back banquet room, not in public view. CA: PIC will display current report immediately in public view.

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 missing tiles throughout the kitchen. PIC stated she had someone come out to "prepare" the area for new tiles. CA: PIC will get all cracked/missing tiles replaced immediately.