Moultrie, Colquitt County

Canela, Inc.

3 1ST ST SE MOULTRIE, GA 31768

Food
Latest score
92
Dec 17, 2025
City
Moultrie
County
Colquitt
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 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 926 violations

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 the employee handwashing sink beside the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC will be putting handwashing soap at the employee handwashing sink beside the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen area.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cold water not working properly at the wash sink in the front area of the facility. CA: Efficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. PIC stated that the owner has ordered a part for the wash sink in the front area of the facility.

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 recent inspection not posted in the facility. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post the most recent inspection report by today.

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: No

Observed an instant pot in the main kitchen area. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. COS PIC removed instant pot from the main kitchen are. Informed PIC that they can purchase a commercial grade instant pot.

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: No

Observed an unapproved coffee maker in the main kitchen area. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will be purchasing a commercial grade coffee maker for the main kitchen area of the facility.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed expired quat test strips at the 3-compartment sink. CA: Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. PIC is on the way to the store to get up-to-date quat test strips.

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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 blender in the front handwash sink at the front of the facility. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS PIC removed blender from the handwash sink.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 9 dented cans not properly labeled or separated from other cans that can be used in the daily food operation. CA: Products that are held by permit holder for credit, redemption, or returned to the distributor, such as damaged, spoiled, or recalled products, shall be segregated and held in designated areas that are separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. COS PIC moved the dented cans to the top of the shelf for them not to be used.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 recent inspection report not posted. CA:The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post recent inspection report in an area that is conspicuous to consumers.

Apr 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 786 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 RIC in the main kitchen area temping above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below . PIC will have RIC cooler serviced to make sure it is reaching 41 degrees or below.

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 dishes stored in the handwash sink drying at the front of the facility. 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. COS PIC removed dishes from the handwash sink at the front of the facility.

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 several cutting mats and cutting boards needing to be replaced, and prep top cutting board needing to be replaced. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have cutting boards and cutting mats replaced.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee at the front of the facility with fingernails longer than finger tip length. CA: Employees shall keep their fingernails clean and trimmed to no longer than the tips of the fingers. Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food. PIC will have employee to cut finger nails to be finger tip length.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed an instant pot in the main kitchen area. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. COS PIC removed instant pot from the main kitchen are. Informed PIC that they can purchase a commercial grade instant pot.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a wet mop not hung to properly dry. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will hang mop to properly dry.

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(a) - frozen food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed packaged chicken breast tenderloin being held in a RIF that is only for ice cream in dry storage area. COS PIC is in the process of removing packaged chicken breast tenderloin from RIF in dry storage area that is only for ice cream and placing into commercial grade RIF towards the front of dry storage area.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leaking pipe under employee handwashing sink in kitchen area. PIC will have until 10/28/2023 to have leaking pipe under employee handwashing sink in kitchen area repaired.

Aug 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 819 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no certified food safety manager for establishment. Informed PIC that an employee that is no longer employed at an establishment serv safe certificate cannot be used. PIC will have until 08/08/2023 to have someone enrolled in food safety manager course.

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 markings on foods out of original containers in RIF in main kitchen area. COS PIC properly date marked foods out of original containers in RIF in main kitchen area.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed toxic substances stored beside single-use service items under prep table in front area of facility. Informed PIC toxic substances cannot be stored on single-use service items shelf. COS PIC removed toxic substances from beside single-use service items from under prep table in front area of facility and placed them properly in toxic chemical substance area in back area of facility.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees handling employees food without hair restraints. Informed PIC that when employees are preparing or handling food, they shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints. PIC will be purchasing hair restraints today.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee and PIC state that they utilize the vegetable sink to wash their hands. Informed PIC that the vegetable sink should only be utilized for prepping vegetables. PIC will use handwashing sink beside 3 compartment sink in main kitchen area to wash hands.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no handwashing signage displayed at handwashing sink in front area of facility. PIC will put handwashing signage up at handwashing sink in front area of facility today.

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: No

Observed white prep board in main kitchen area in front of prep top cooler not in condition. Informed PIC that equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will have until 08/25/2023 to have white prep board in front of prep top cooler in main kitchen area replaced.

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 quat test strips accessible at 3 compartment sink to test sanitizer level. Informed PIC that a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. PIC will be purchasing quat test strips by today.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop not hung to dry on left side of main kitchen area. Informed PIC that mop most be hung to dry when not being used. PIC will purchase a hanger to hang mop on when not being in use.