NEWNAN, Coweta County

Hardees #1501898

4201 HWY 154 NEWNAN, GA 30265

Food

Latest score

May 27, 2026

City

NEWNAN

County

Coweta

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.

May 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no temperatures recorded on key drop delivery receipt. Key drop deliveries should have temperature records.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed build-up in soda nozzles at both soda machines. Nozzles removed and cleaned during inspection.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed trash on ground around dumpster. Storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(g)1,2 - storage areas, rooms, and receptacles, capacity & availability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no trash cans near two handwash sinks. Trash cans moved to sinks during inspection.

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed used mop stored in bucket of water at mop sink. After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. Bucket drained and mop properly hung to dry during inspection.

Jun 4, 2025

Followup

Score: 808 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced ham with use by date 06/02/2025 in reach in cooler, and honey mustard past the date 6/1/2025 in the walk-in-cooler. Products discarded during inspection.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed sanitizing solution at the three-compartment sink and sanitizing buckets test over 400PPM quaternary ammonia. Sanitizing solution remade during inspection.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food store on floor during inspection.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(3)(i)(j) - protective cover or device, for water inlet, outlet and hose; dedicated hose connection (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hose not properly hung to prevent backflow.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Current inspection not posted.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers wet stacked on dish drying rack.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust buildup in non-food contact surfaces.

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: Yes

Observed missing Ceiling tiles in main kitchen, broken tiles and low grout in walk-in cooler.

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 725 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees changing various tasks such as taking trash out, preparing raw meats not washing hands before handling food. Instructed employees to throw out food and wash hands.

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees wash hands and proceed to turn off water with clean hands. Instructed employees how to wash hands.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods held on time without time indicators. Foods discarded during inspection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed no hand drying provisions available at any of the three handwashing sinks. Paper towels provided during inspection.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed three sanitizing solutions and the sanitizing solution at the three compartment sink testing over 400PPM quaternary ammonia. Sanitizing solutions remade during inspection.

Oct 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at handwash sink by cooking area. PIC added paper towels during inspection.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple trays of cooked sliced ribeye stored in reach-in cooler pass it discard date of 10/17/24 and thawed ribeye's in walk-in cooler with a discard date 10/17/24. All items discarded during inspection.

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: Yes

Observed broken tiles and low grout in walk-in cooler. Ice build-up around walk-in freezer floor and door.

May 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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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: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer at 3-compartment sink not reaching minimum concentration. PIC re-made sanitizer during the inspection.

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 black build-up on walls of ice machine in drive-thru and on panel on ice machine in main kitchen. Advised PIC to clean a frequency to minimize accumulation.

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: Yes

Observed broken tiles and low grout in walk-in cooler and main kitchen. Ice build-up around walk-in freezer floor and door. Food debris build-up in reach-in cooler, walk-in freezer and all throughout main kitchen floors.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed three sanitizing solutions and the sanitizing solution at the three compartment sink testing over 400PPM quaternary ammonia. Sanitizing solutions remade during inspection.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use cups at the front service counter and drive thru window with lip-contact surfaces exposed, clam shell boxes and Styrofoam take out boxes stored with food area facing upward beside food prep area.

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 broken ceiling tiles, build up on ceiling vents, debris build-up in corner of walk-in cooler, ice build up around walk-in freezer floor and door, low grout in tiles throughout kitchen area.

Aug 25, 2023

Initial

Score: 877 violations

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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: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket at less than minimum concentration. PIC re-made bucket.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no temperature measuring device in multiple coolers.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed air curtain not properly functioning at back door.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak at drink machine in lobby and drink machine in kitchen.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken ceiling tiles in multiple areas in kitchen.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee aprons hung above dry food storage.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple light fixtures in kitchen without protective shielding.