Douglas, Coffee County

Hardware House

310 S PETERSON AVE DOUGLAS, GA 31533

Food
Latest score
97
Dec 2, 2025
City
Douglas
County
Coffee
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed eggs being stored over raw meat. Always store eggs on bottom shelf of the cooling units.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 915 violations

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 raw shrimp, raw fish filets and batter mix in WIC and crab legs in the WIF. All food items must be kept covered.

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 2 microwaves soiled with food debris. Needs to be cleaned every 4 hours or sooner depending on the frequency of 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: No

Observed scoops in direct contact with sugar, flour etc. Keep scoops stored with handles in upright position 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: NoRepeat: No

No consistent date marking procedures throughout the main kitchen. Need to be dating ALL foods correctly.

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

Food residue and standing water found inside a reach in cooler. Increase cleaning frequency to reduce contamination risks.

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of crud under shelving in walk in cooler causing a foul smell inside the cooler. Cooler needs a good cleaning. After cleaning, clean at a frequency to prevent buildup.

Mar 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 822 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cook come from outside in rain to kitchen and don gloves to prepare cooking. CA: Wash hands when entering the kitchen and when changing tasks.

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

Shredded lettuce found browning in walk in cooler. CA: Discard food not in good condition.

Sep 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Boxes and fans blocked hand wash sink. No paper towels available in dispenser. CA: Keep hand sink supplied and accessible.

May 26, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.