Springfield, Effingham County

Stacks Hamburger Stand, LLC

708 N LAUREL ST SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329

Food
Latest score
86
Apr 28, 2026
City
Springfield
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 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 866 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hamburger patty balls stored in a prep-top cooler holding at 48F.

CA: PIC discarded food items and will ensure employees do not use the top layer of the prep-top cooler.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hamburger patty balls stored in a prep-top cooler holding at 48F.

CA: PIC discarded food items and will ensure employees do not use the top layer of the prep-top cooler.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hamburger patty balls stored in a prep-top cooler holding at 48F.

CA: PIC discarded food items and will ensure employees do not use the top layer of the prep-top cooler.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hamburger patty balls stored in a prep-top cooler holding at 48F.

CA: PIC discarded food items and will ensure employees do not use the top layer of the prep-top cooler.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chemical containers improperly stored with nozzle hanging on the hand washing sink.

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 floors, walls, and ceiling to have a noticeable buildup of dust, debris, and grease. Cleaning schedule has already been implemented.

RCA: Clean regularly to eliminate contamination (building is old, so more needs to be done to keep clean)

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 907 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemical containers improperly store with the nozzle pointed towards the food containers on the same shelf.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mushrooms stored on floor where contamination is not prevented.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hamburgers that were being prepped not stored, protected, or covered.

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 a measuring cup inside the salt container with no handle. Cup was submerged in salt.

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 a measuring cup inside the salt container with no handle. Cup was submerged in salt.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of debris and grease inside coolers, freezer, and shelving. Heavy food debris observed on outside of containers (salt).

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors and walls with buildup of debris. RCA was recommended at last visit, and will be placed on a weekly and monthly cleaning schedule.

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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 build up of myoglobin on the bottom of the beef roll in the reach in cooler.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 heavy food/grease debris build up on floors under equipment and walls behind equipment throughout the facility.

RCA: All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Oct 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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 blood soaked paper towels at the bottom of the beef roll reach in cooler.

RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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 heavy food/grease debris build up on floors under equipment and walls behind equipment throughout the facility.

RCA:

May 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 8410 violations

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 PIC not exhibiting the responsibilities of a PIC by ensuring that test strips are available, the facility's cleanliness is up to par, etc.

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 heavy food and grease debris on the toaster oven, on the tea brewer machine, on the shake machine and inside of the microwave in the kitchen area.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple containers of sauces that did not have labels on them.

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 an ice scoop stored handle down, in a bulk flour container.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed to-go boxes stored upright and without any overhead protection on a storage shelf.

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 no sanitizer test strips in the facility.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy grease/food debris build up on outside of equipment throughout the facility (coolers, fryers, etc.).
Observed blood pooling at the bottom of the beef Roll Top Prep Cooler.

FACILITY MUST BE DEEP CLEANED BY FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(q) - cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy food and grease debris on all of the trashcans in the facility.

DEEP CLEAN OR REPLACE TRASHCANS BY FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024.

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 heavy food/grease debris build up on floors under equipment and walls behind equipment throughout the facility.

FACILITY MUST BE DEEP CLEANED BY FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2024.

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 cup (with a lid and a straw), sunglasses and a food container stored atop drink pouches in the kitchen prep area (next to the front counter).

Oct 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of sauces that do not have label on them. RCA: All containers of sauces shall have name on bottle.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a food prep employee actively prepping food with a bracelet on. RCA: Employees prepping food shall not wear anything but a plain ring or wedding band to prevent the contamination of food.

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 heavy food/grease build up on the floors under equipment and the walls surrounding equipment throughout the facility. RCA: Equipment, especially near fryer area should be cleaned and maintained regularly. Education: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.

(b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions.

  1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.