ELLENWOOD, Henry County

Little Caesars

1800 PANOLA RD ELLENWOOD, GA 30294

Food
Latest score
80
Nov 17, 2025
City
ELLENWOOD
County
Henry
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Multiple TCS food items in the prep top cooler and connected reach in cooler were cold held above 41F. Please have prep top cooling unit repaired to help maintain food temperatures of 41F or below. Keep items in the top portion on ice and remove all food items from the bottom reach in cooler until unit has been repaired and an invoice has been sent to keundra.golden@dph.ga.gov.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pepperoni and cheese strings in the walk in cooler left uncovered. Observed pizzas stored next the prep top cooler with no overhead protection.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the current inspection report not posted in the drive thru window for patrons to view.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed prep top cooler door missing. Replace door to help food to maintain temperatures of 41F or below. Reach in cooler door gasket needs to be repaired (currently held up by tape). Observed cardboard boxes used as shelf liners. Please discard all cardboard items used as shelf liners and purchase shelf liners that are cleanable. Please send an email to keundra.golden@dph.ga.gov of the repairs for the reach in cooler gasket and the prep top cooler doors no later than December 1, 2025.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed shelves throughout the main kitchen and walk in cooler are in need of deep cleaning due to grease and food debris build up. Reach in cooler exterior surfaces need cleaning due to mold like substance build up. Please have these surfaces cleaned and photos sent to keundra.golden@dph.ga.gov no later than December 1, 2025.

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 walls, ceiling tiles, and air vents with excessive dust accumulation throughout the entire kitchen and employee restroom. Walls around the 3 compartment sink were observed to have black build up along with the floor drain grate underneath the 3 compartment sink. Please have all walls, ceilings, and vents deep cleaned and send photos to keundra.golden@dph.ga.gov no later than December 1, 2025.

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 8110 violations

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 multiple TCS food items cold held above 41F in prep top cooler and reach in cooler.

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 multiple TCS food items cold held above 41F in prep top cooler and reach in cooler.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Manager unable to demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. Manager received a copy of an employee health policy.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Establishment has no response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. Manager received a copy of a vomiting and diarrheal response procedure.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Establishment has no response procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events. Manager received a copy of a vomiting and diarrheal response procedure.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dipping sauces stored directly on the floor behind the checkout counter. Manager corrected on site.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed manager without proper hair/beard restraint. All hair must be restrained to prevent food contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prep top cooler door missing. Replace door to help food to maintain temperatures of 41F or below. Reach in cooler door gasket needs to be repaired (Held by tape).

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 shelves in the main kitchen and walk in cooler are in need of deep cleaning due to grease and food debris build up. Reach in cooler exterior surfaces need cleaning due to mold like substance build up.

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 walls, floors, ceiling tiles, and vents in need of deep cleaning due to accumulation of dust, rust, and mold like substances throughout the entire kitchen.

Sep 13, 2023

Initial

Score: 952 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: YesRepeat: No

6-2. Observed prepared food missing date of preparation or date for disposal. The owner corrected during the 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: No

17C. Observed floors in the kitchen in need of cleaning giving special attention to areas underneath the storage tables.