Swainsboro, Emanuel County

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426 S MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

Food

Latest score

May 21, 2026

City

Swainsboro

County

Emanuel

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 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 865 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cut tomatoes in cooler drawer below grill at 46 degrees F for cold holding. C/A - keep cut tomatoes in pan stacked in pan with ice to keep it colder than 41 degrees F for cold holding.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food stored on cooler floor. C/A - store all food at least 6 inches above floor.

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 Styrofoam cups being used as scoops in spices.
C/A - use only approved scoops inside of metal or plastic.

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 pans stacked while wet. C/A- allow pans to air dry before stacking.

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 test strips for sanitizer on premises.
C/A - obtain test strips and regularly test sanitizer for dishes, buckets, and table use.

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled sugar container. CA: Label all bulk storage containers with the common name of food contained within.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered food in WIC--beans, broth. CA: Keep items in coolers covered to protect from contamination.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies throughout the kitchen, daylight under roll up door in back--keep tightly closed. CA: Work with a licensed PCO to rid kitchen of flies.

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 876 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at hand sink in drink prep area. CA: Must have paper towels at all hand sinks at all times.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(n) - tracking powders, pest control & monitoring (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unknown pan of blue pellets placed around the kitchen/serving area. Told they were for fly control. CA: Fly granules cannot be open in kitchen/serving area. Keep back door CLOSED for better fly control.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bottle of Zyrtec (medicine) above paper towel dispenser in kitchen. CA: Personal medications should be kept in a designated area outside of the kitchen.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled bottles of cleaner around kitchen. CA: All bottles of cleaner should be labeled with a common name.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back roll up door wide open. Kitchen full of flies. CA: Doors should remain closed as much as possible to prevent bug/rodent intrusion.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ice scoop down in ice at drink station and bar and in the ice machine. CA: Keep scoop handles up out of ice. (REPEAT VIOLATION)

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 955 violations

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bags of flour/cornmeal/spices not tightly sealed. CA: Keep food items in a storage bin or rolled tightly closed to prevent bug intrusion.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buckets of food on floor in WIC. CA: All foods must be stored at least 6" off the floor.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet cloth on prep cooler. CA: Keep cloths in sanitizer in between uses.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hand washing signs at any of hand wash sinks. Sign was sent via email on 11.1.23. CA: Make sure there are signs at all hand wash sinks & in each restroom.

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 ice scoop at drink station down in ice (bar area as well) CA: Keep ice scoop handle up out of ice.

Oct 30, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.