Pooler, Chatham County

New Super Buffet

1024 W HIGHWAY 80 POOLER, GA 31322

Food
Latest score
96
May 13, 2026
City
Pooler
County
Chatham
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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 a box sitting directly on top of raw chicken. Chicken stored on the floor uncovered in buckets.

RCA: Told PIC that when prepping raw food items, those items should not be in contact with not utensils items. (PIC discarded raw chicken that was sitting underneath the box).

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 ice machine to have a black built-up in the inside.

RCA: Told PIC to increase the cleaning frequency of the ice machine

Jul 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing watch while preparing sushi rolls.

COS CA: PIC had employee remove watch. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a 2 door reach-in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F. Foods had just been prepared and placed in unit.

CA: PIC moved TCS foods to walk-in cooler. TCS foods are not to be held in unit until repaired and verified to be at 41F or below. Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 765 violations

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 improper separation of raw meats in prep cooler (raw shrimp stored next to sliced zucchini and in reach in cooler (raw fish stored next to chicken. Had PIC reorganize food product based on the flow storage of food. Provided hand-out on proper storage of raw food product.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Violation due to multiple critical violations (2-2B, 4-1A, 4-2A). PIC will monitor and ensure employees are maintaining safe food handling practices.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee beverages stored over prep cooler (bottle of water). Had PIC removed employee beverages to designated area. Educated PIC on storage of employee drinks. Drinks must be stored under and away from food product, single service items and clean dishes. Drinks cannot be stored over or on prep areas.

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 product stored uncovered in prep coolers, reach-in cooler, and walk-in coolers. (Shrimp x 3, zucchini, chicken, beef, etc.). Had PIC cover identified items. Educated PIC on maintaining all food product stored covered to protect from overhead contamination.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooling pork sealed tightly. Cooked at 10:45am, temperature at 11:20 was 84 to 94 degrees F. Had PIC loosen seal on pork and place container on ice.

Feb 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sink in the main kitchen near the back door to not be fully stocked. Hand sink was missing paper towels at the time of inspection. CA/COS: PIC provided paper towels and will ensure it remains fully stocked. Educated employees on the importance of if you take the last bit of supplies, restock.

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 excessive black buil-up on nozzles of fountain drink machine. CA/COS: PIC was educated on a more effective way to clean and sanitize nozzles so there is no debris to the sight or touch. (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

Sep 15, 2023

Followup

Score: 911 violation

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 food items in prep top exceeding 41F and held over 4 hours - IN DANGER ZONE - chicken, beef, pork. COS: PIC discarded affected food items and will have cooler maintenanced

Sep 6, 2023

Followup

Score: 6413 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee prepping raw chicken change tasks without washing hands, and tried to prep chicken again. Also observed employee not use soap when washing hands, as well as use the improper hand washing procedure. CA/COS: Educated employees and PIC on proper handwashing procedure as well as made the employees rewash hands.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Violation due to multiple critical violations: 2-1B, 4-2A, 4-2B, 6-2. PIC will properly train employees on food safety as it relates to their job responsibilities. PIC will monitor food preparation, handwashing, date marking, and cleanliness of food contact surfaces.

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 uncovered in multiple areas that weren't in active use throughout the facility: chicken, beef, shrimp, noodles, mushroom. CA/COS: Educated PIC on the importance of covering food items, and had PIC replace lids to prevent contamination.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee prep raw chicken on prep top without cleaning food contact surface first. Also observed heavy build-up of food debris on grill/stove area. CA/COS: Had employee discard chicken, clean prep table, and then allowed them to continue prepping. Educated employees and PIC on proper cleaning of food-contact surfaces. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

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 a massive amount of mildew-like substance on interior of ice maker at service station. Observed black substance on o-rings of soda nozzles and around dispenser area.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed no date marking practices on food prepared or cooked and held over 24 hours. Also observed inconsistent date marking. COS/CA: PIC discarded food items that was unsure when they were prepped. Will educate employees on proper date marking.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rear screen doors not in good condition. The screen was peeling back allowing for flies and other insects to come inside the facility. Also observed a hole in the door. CA: PIC will replace or fix the screens within the next three days.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unapproved fly traps throughout the main kitchen with an abundance of flies on each sticky trap. CA/COS: PIC does have Orkin Pest control and will get them to come out to the facility ASAP, as well as remove the sticky traps.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed numerous soiled wiping cloths on the grill counter as well as prep-tables and inside coolers. CA/COS: PIC removed ALL wiping cloths and will educate employees on proper cloth storage. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:

(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employee food items in the reach-in cooler above and next to facility items (yogurt, Red Bull, mug with food items). CA/COS: PIC removed employee items and will create a designated area for employee use.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single service bowls being used as scoops in bulk storage of flour and sugar. Also observed bowl in raw chicken container. CA/COS: PIC removed bowls and will order scoops with handles.

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 wood shelving in the walk-in coolers. Also observed wood with a black mold-like substance in the dish area. CA: PIC will remove wood and replace with either metal or plastic.

  1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 of this subsection, wood and wood wicker may not be used as a food-contact surface.

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 black slimy residue inside doors of reach-in coolers and around gaskets. Observed massive grease build-up on hoods. Also observed foil on storage racks preventing cleaning.

Jun 9, 2023

Routine

Score: 717 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee come inside from smoking and tried to go straight to prepping food. Employee was educated on proper handwashing and was told to rewash hands. Also observed employee washing hands improperly on separate occasions. COS: Employees were educated on proper handwashing and rewashed hands.

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 multiple food items being held <41F. (see temp log for complete list of food items) COS: PIC discarded all food items.

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 food items on the buffet held >135F. (see temp log for complete list of food) COS: PIC discarded food items

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper times for TPHC. at time of inspection, it was 4:37pm when I observed log - they marked off for 6pm. COS: PIC discarded TPHC food items and discarded log. PIC will print out new log and educate employees on how to correctly fill it out.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Violation due to multiple critical violations (2-1B, 6-1A, 6-1B, 6-1D, 6-2). PIC will properly train employees on food safety as it relates to their job responsibilities. PIC will monitor cold and hot holding temperatures, handwashing, proper TPHC documentation, and proper date marking. PIC will ensure risk factor compliance and maintain active managerial control at all times.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed no date marking practices on food prepared or cooked and held over 24 hours. Also observed inconsistent date marking. COS/CA: PIC discarded food items that was unsure when they were prepped. Will educate employees on proper date marking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ginger stored in employee restroom. COS: PIC discarded food items and will educated employees on proper storage areas