Evans, Columbia County

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE # 657

544 N BELAIR RD EVANS, GA 30809

Food
Latest score
94
Dec 17, 2025
City
Evans
County
Columbia
Inspections
5

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: 942 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed dishes being stored with food debris still on them.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 972 violations

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed missing ceiling tile in back storage area, need to replace.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 854 violations

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed several items that had TPHC label that was marked incorrect. TPHC should only have a 4 hour time frame. Eggs and batter both out of temp. Eggs with 3:24 time at 80 degrees, batter with same time at 50 degrees

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees on cookline with bracelets

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet stacking

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors and molding with significant buildup. Observed several vents in kitchen area full of dust.

Jun 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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 dishes being stored with food debris still on them. observed hot water well for scoops not at 135 degrees, must be held at 135 or above.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed improper cooling methods on rehydrated hashbrowns. the cooling policy must be followed and foods must be cooled from 135 to 70 degrees in 2 hours.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed clean dishes to be wet stacked. CA: Allow dishes to air dry.

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 867 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The PIC could not find any employee health agreements or provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: Employee Health Agreements must be available on site, and signed by each employee.

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the heated water well is at less than the required 135 degrees F. The display may not be working correctly. If hot water does not reach 135, the utensils must be washed and sanitized every 4 hours.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee cooking without beard guard upon arrival. CA: Employee must have beard restraints if beard is over 1/2 ". COS Repeat

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 deep cleaning needed on surfaces on the line and inside units, in between equipment, and on cords hanging from ceiling.

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 hoods to have accumulated grease. Clean hoods.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(h) - walls & ceilings, studs, joists, & rafters, not exposed to moisture (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold in the vent on the front and back line and also in the dish area. Mold is also in the light fixtures of the dish area. CA: Clean more frequently. May need to have a 3rd party come in and clean thoroughly.

PIC also mentioned that the AC had not been working in parts of the building.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors, walls, and ceiling to need cleaning.