GROVETOWN, Columbia County

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5159 COLUMBIA RD GROVETOWN, GA 30813

Food

Latest score

Dec 29, 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 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple food items in reach in cooler and throughout kitchen stored uncovered. CA: Cover all food.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bucket of chicken and sauce stored on floor in WIC and bucket of salt stored on floor in back kitchen. CA: Ensure all food products are stored 6 inches above ground.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops without handles (bowls) stored in containers of salt and soy sauce. CA: Ensure only scoops with handles are used and handles are stored out of product.

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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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 multiple food items in reach in cooler and throughout kitchen stored uncovered. CA: Cover all food.

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: Yes

Observed ice machine with pink and black build-up. CA: Clean thoroughly and routinely.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bowl used and stored in chicken in prep cooler as a scoop without handle and gloves. CA: Only use a scoop with handle for food.

14D - gloves used properly

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 - gloves, use limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gloves being used and saved in food product to be used as a scoop. CA: Always discard gloves after use and do not save to reuse.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed vent hood in need of cleaning with build-up. CA: Clean vent hood to remove build-up.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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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 ice machine with pink and black build-up. CA: Clean routinely.

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: No

Observed multiple dishes being wet stacked. CA: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bag of onions sitting on ground in walk-in cooler. CA: Keep food items six inches off ground.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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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

There was no label on foods in the walk in cooler. CA: Discussed with PIC that labels are needed for foods that are held longer than 24 hours.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 3 wet dishtowels on the counters. CA: Wet dish clothes must be held in sanitizer. COS- sanitizer was made up while on site.