GROVETOWN, Columbia County

Sleep Inn & Suites

456 PARK WEST DR. GROVETOWN, GA 30813

Food

Latest score

Dec 30, 2025

City

GROVETOWN

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 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 755 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed sausage and eggs being hot held below 135 F. CA: All hot holding items must be held at 135 F or above.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed PIC unable to provide certificate of Food Safety Manager, last FSM certificate expired 10/2024. CA: Update FSM certificate, keep on site at all times. FSM ensures food safety is upheld.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC unable to provide health agreements for inspector to see. CA: Have all staff complete, keep on site for inspector to see.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hand sink supplied without hand soap and hand towels. CA: Hand sink must be supplied with hand soap and hand towels at all times.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed inspection report not posted for patrons to see. CA: Report must be posted at all times.

Dec 23, 2025

Followup

Score: 766 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sausage and eggs being hot held below 135 F. CA: All hot holding items must be held at 135 F or above.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC unable to provide certificate of Food Safety Manager, last FSM certificate expired 10/2024. CA: Update FSM certificate, keep on site at all times. FSM ensures food safety is upheld.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC unable to provide health agreements for inspector to see. CA: Have all staff complete, keep on site for inspector to see.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hand sink supplied without hand soap and hand towels. CA: Hand sink must be supplied with hand soap and hand towels at all times.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed yogurt with expiration date of 12/19/25 in reach-in cooler. COS: Discarded. CA: Ensure foods are discarded by expiration date.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed inspection report not posted for patrons to see. CA: Report must be posted at all times.

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 755 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed staff member switching in between tasks without removing same gloves and washing hands. CA: Must wash hands when switching tasks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no hand sink supplied in kitchen area, only 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink only for dishwashing not hand washing. CA: Will be given 30 days or end of July to get in compliance, next step is to take to court with a max fine of $1000.

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 staff not properly washing and sanitizing dishes in 3 compartment sink. CA: All 3 compartments must be filled, for dishes to be washed, rinsed, then sanitize in quat or chlorine (bleach) solution before being left to air dry.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed box of apples sitting on ground in kitchen area. CA: Must be stored six inches off ground.

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 health inspection not posted. CA: Keep posted.

Dec 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 835 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hot holding items not temping above 135 F, eggs are at 115 F and sausage is at 130 F. CA: Keep items 135 F or above.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hand sink supplied in kitchen area, only 3 compartment sink. 3 compartment sink only for dishwashing not hand washing. CA: Issuing a notice of violation, will need to install a hand sink. Hand sink is required by DPH GA Food Code.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hand soap or hand towels accessible, only dish soap. CA: Keep hand sink stocked with hand soap and hand towels.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of food product or items sitting on ground in kitchen. CA: Keep six inches off ground.

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 health inspection report not posted for patrons to see. CA: Keep posted.

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 825 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed adequate hand washing sinks not provided in kitchen area for staff to wash hands properly. CA: Ensure hands are being properly washed before handling/preparing food.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC unable to produce employee health agreements for staff that works in kitchen. CA: Provided blank copy of agreement for staff to fill out, keep on site.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hand sinks provided in kitchen area for staff to wash hands, only has 3 compartment sink. CA: Will need to supply a hand sink in kitchen, cannot use 3 compartment sink to wash hands. Giving 6 months to supply one, before notice of violation will be issued. Keep hand soap and hand towels at sink.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of cereal and a box of apples sitting on floor in kitchen. CA: Food products must be held six inches off ground.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed health inspection report not posted for public to see. CA: Must post health inspection report within 15 feet of front or primary door.

Sep 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC does not have health agreements filled out or copies accessible for inspector to see. CA: Have all staff that works in kitchen sign, keep on site for inspector.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed staff member improperly washing and sanitizing dishes in 3 compartment sink. CA: All 3 compartments must be filled (wash, rinse, sanitize) to properly be washed and sanitized. Must wash food contact surfaces, followed by rinsing, followed by sanitizing (quat or chlorine) then allow to air dry in dish rack.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed health inspection report not posted, PIC unable to locate. CA: Post health inspection report at all times for patrons to see.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no test strips present at 3 compartment sink. CA: Order/Buy strips for sink to test sanitizer. Must sanitize dishes properly. Quat 200 ppm @ 75 F or chlorine 50 ppm @ 100 F.