GROVETOWN, Columbia County

CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE

460 PARK WEST DR GROVETOWN, GA 30813

Food

Latest score

Dec 17, 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 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed staff attempting to start cooling process with food product sealed but on ice in bags. COS: Opened bag to allow heat to escape. CA: Loosely cover items to properly cool.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several staff members not wearing beard guard while handling food. COS: Beard guards were put on. CA: If facial hair is longer than 1 1/2 inches, must wear hair restraints.

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 several dishes wet nesting. CA: Allow to air dry before nesting.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cleaning needed on front, underneath, sides, and behind kitchen equipment; ensure plates are kept clean. CA: Clean more frequently.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing ceiling tile above mixer/mixer area. CA: Replace tile.

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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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 plates on cook line used for orders with food debris or other debris on them, as well as an ice scoop with debris on it while in use. CA: Find a better way to shield plates from contamination, keep ice scoop in protective barrier.

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 in dish pit area. CA: Allow to air dry before stacking.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed pan of noodles in walk-in unit cooling from last night temping at 45 F. COS: item discarded. CA: Ensure proper cooling is maintained, utilize ice baths and loosely cover items to cool in right parameters.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed line cook with watch and bracelet on wrist while handling food. CA: Remove bracelets and watch before handling food.

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 several dishes wet stacked. CA: Allow to air dry before stacking.

May 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hash brown casserole and turkey being cooled in air tight container. COS: Items were vented properly. CA: Ensure all foods are vented during cooling and reach proper cooling parameters. 2 hours 135 degrees to 70 degrees fahrenheit, 4 hours 70 degrees to 41 degrees fahrenheit.

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing watch while preparing/handling food. CA: Remove watch from wrist before preparing/handling food.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several dishes wet stacked in dish area on dish rack. CA: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several areas in kitchen missing grout and/or floor tiles allowing water to collect/pool in those areas.

Oct 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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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 dust above prep line and mold on floors, walls, and ceiling of dish area. C/A Clean ceiling around prep area, address leaks in dish area and clean floors, walls, and ceiling to remove mold build-up.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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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.