Evans, Columbia County

NAMASTE INDIAN STREET FOOD

4272 WASHINGTON ROAD STE 5 EVANS, GA 30809

Food

Latest score

Dec 19, 2025

City

Evans

County

Columbia

Inspections

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 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 776 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed meat (goat) left out to cool not being able to reach 70 F within two hour requirement. CA: All cooling items must cool from 135 F to 70 F in two hours, and from 70 F to 41 F in four hours.

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

Observed several food items not discarded by 7 day requirement for food storage in cold holding units. CA: Discard items by discard date, 7 days maximum (ex: prepped 12/10 discard at end of day 12/17)

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 food item being improperly cooled, just left on prep table to cool in container. CA: When cooling, utilize ice bath or place in cold holding units loosely covered.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed containers of yogurt prepped sitting on ground in front of reach-in-cooler. CA: Put away in cold holding unit and store off ground at minimum of six inches.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed inspection report not posted in front of lobby where patrons can see. CA: Keep posted in front of lobby or by cash register.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(9)(c) - storage of soiled linens (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several rags/towels improperly stored on ground by steam table. CA: If finished, must store in back with dirty linen.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 805 violations

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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 several food items held above 41 F. CA: Place thermometer inside, have serviced.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer. CA: Discontinue use, have serviced.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bulk containers of food product sitting on ground. CA: Keep six inches off ground.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed staff member wearing watch while handling food. CA: Remove watch.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed most recent health inspection report not posted. CA: Keep health report posted.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 835 violations

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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed staff member touching ready-to-eat food with barehands, did exhibit proper handwashing. CA: Do not touch ready to eat foods with bare hands, use gloves.

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 spice containers left uncovered. CA: Cover containers to ensure contamination is prevented.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishwasher not dispensing sanitizer. CA: Discontinue use, have serviced.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed temp. inconsistencies in walk-in unit. CA: Routinely check temps to ensure working properly.

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 most recent health inspection report not posted. CA: Keep most recent inspection report posted.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 854 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed staff member not properly wash hands after touching his personal phone before going back to prep cauliflower. CA: must wash hands when touching personal items before going back to prep.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed front hand sink without hand soap and back hand sink without hand towels. CA: All hand sinks must be stocked with paper towels/hand towels and soap.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishwasher not reaching a temperature of 120 degrees fahrenheit or above, low chemical sanitizing. CA: Increase water pressure.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal items being stored/used near food product and food contact surfaces. CA: Designate area for personal items to be used.

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several cold holding items in walk-in unit not holding at 41 degrees or below. CA: Have looked at to ensure items are held at 41 degrees or below.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed three bags of rice sitting on ground in kitchen area. CA: Put items away in storage six inches off ground or put in rice bins.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed health inspection not posted in lobby for public to see. CA: Must have most recent health inspection report posted in lobby.

Jun 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 856 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed owner/manager/CFSM not present in store, staff was unclear of who was PIC while owner is away. CA: Owner/manager will need to designate shift leader or person-in-charge when not present.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed spices by stove left uncovered. CA: Cover spices when not in use, prevent contamination.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dishwasher temping at 93.4 with sanitizer undetected, dishes not being washed properly. CA: Dishwasher must temp at 120 or above with chemical reading of 50 ppm.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food item cooling in container sitting on ground in kitchen. CA: Must sit six inches off ground.

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several staff members with bracelets on while handling food. CA: No jewelry can be worn while preparing food.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed most recent health inspecton not posted, posted is report from 12/2019 with score of 94. CA: Post most recent health score.