Rincon, Effingham County

Boil Ramen & Cajun Seafood

591 S COLUMBIA AVE RINCON, GA 31326

Food
Latest score
99
Apr 27, 2026
City
Rincon
County
Effingham
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee cellphone, cellphone charger, and drink, stored atop a shelf above and next to facility paper goods in the rear storage room (increasing chances of possible contamination).

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(j) - single-service and single-use articles, safe and clean (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cardboard being used as shelf liner on the bottom rack of a storage rack in the kitchen area.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the rice scoop stored in a container of standing water at 75 degrees F.

CA: PIC tossed the water from the container and placed the utensil in the wash compartment of the 3-compartment sink. Had dialogue with PIC concerning utensil storage.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cardboard and paper towels being used as shelf liner throughout the kitchen area.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 906 violations

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 multiple TCS food items, prepped and stored in the facility for over 24 hours, with expired date labels on them.

CA: PIC stated that date labels were old and should have been changed after removing from the freezer. Went over proper date marking procedures with the PIC.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observd teh fronyt door of he facolity propped ipen as I enterd and throughout the insection.

CA: PIC closed the door and stated that the facility was hot. Explained to her that flies and other pests could enter the facility if the door is open.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a bowl being used as a scop for rice, stored within the food product.

CA: Bowl was removed and placed at the 3-compartment sink.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed old date labels and residue left on the outside of cleaned containers and bins.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 mops, not actively in use, stored on the ground at the mop sink.

CA: Mops were hung to dry by the hooks on the wall.

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 dirt splatter on the walls in the back of the facility (near the 3-compartment sink).

May 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 906 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple bottles containing cleaning products stored in them, stored inside of the rear hand sink.

CA: Items were removed by the PIC.

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 multiple coolers throughout the facility, missing hanging internal thermometers (Walk In Cooler, prep cooler, and drink coolers in the lobby.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cardboard used as shelf liner and a floor mat throughout the kitchen area.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(c) - microwave ovens (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed old food debris in the microwave oven and the toaster (convection) oven in the kitchen area.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed old date labels and residue left on the outside of cleaned containers and bins.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bagged and sealed employee food stored next to facility sauces in teh Prep Top Cooler.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 885 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees eating on prep-top surface in main kitchen area. Observed an employee's plate of food sitting on top of dry storage in storage room. Lastly observed employee drinks next to food-on-food contact surfaces. Employees are not actively using any provided employee designated areas. CA: PIC removed employee food from food storage room and employees were instructed to eat food in designated employee areas. Education: 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several spices beside prep-top coolers, on food prep surfaces open without protection. CA: PIC either placed lids on spiced or moved to protect from contamination.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple bottles of sauces unlabeled in prep-top cooler and sitting next to food equipment. CA: PIC labeled bottles properly.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ware washing machine. RCA: PIC is obtaining correct chemical test kit for quat. I showed the PIC the proper test kit to obtain. Education: (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed old labels and residue left on cleaned containers and bins. RCA: Remove old residue and labels from any containers and bins.