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GAINESVILLE, Hall County

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2988 GILLSVILLE HWY STE 108 GAINESVILLE, GA 30507

Food
Latest score
90
Mar 11, 2026
City
GAINESVILLE
County
Hall
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.

Mar 11, 2026

Followup

Score: 902 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: YesRepeat: Yes

Please see inspection performed on 3-11-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Please see inspection performed on 3-11-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 5716 violations
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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

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

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

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

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Please see inspection performed on 3-2-26 for permit number FSP-069-000761.

May 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations
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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

See inspection report with Permit#: FSP-069-000761 dated 5/23/2025.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

See inspection report with Permit#: FSP-069-000761 dated 5/23/2025.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

See inspection report with Permit#: FSP-069-000761 dated 5/23/2025.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 violations
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand sink was observed next to the vegetable sink in the kitchen with no splash guard. 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - Handwashing Sinks Location/Placement (Pf) (l) Handwashing Sinks, Location and Placement. A handwashing sink shall be located:

  1. To allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and warewashing areas.

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

Accumulated food debris was observed inside the microwave oven unit. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Faciliy has a metal stem therometer that starts at 100 Degrees Fahrenheit. 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - Food TMD, Provided and Accessible; Appropriate TMD for Measuring Thin Foods (Pf) (g) Food Temperature Measuring Devices.

  1. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf

  2. A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets. Pf.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(d) - backflow prevention, air gap (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mini ice making machine was observed in the kitchen with noi air gap. 511-6-1.06(2)(d) - Backflow Prevention, Air Gap (P) (d) Backflow Prevention, Air Gap. An air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture, equipment or nonfood equipment shall be at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet and may not be less than 1 inch (25 mm). P.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation
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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: YesRepeat: No

Violation cited from facility routine inspection conducted on 1/10/24. Please see Establishment FSP-069-000761.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 981 violation
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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Violation cited from facility routine inspection conducted on 6/7/23. Please see Establishment FSP-069-000761.