Jefferson, Jackson County

Spice Hut

5641 HWY 129 PENDERGRASS, GA 30567

Food
Latest score
92
Sep 20, 2025
City
Jefferson
County
Jackson
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Sep 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

As previously noted, both hand sinks blocked by heavy supplies (boxes of cooking oils) or equipment (grill prep cart). Ensure all hand wash sinks are readily accessible for staff handwashing. COS.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of liquid and food debris in empty cooler drawers under cook line. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 9/30/21.

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 stained ceiling tile over warmers, and several damaged cove base tile (cook line, dish line and prep line). Clean and repair surfaces to provide a clean and cleanable surface by 9/20/25.

Jan 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed front hand sink blocked by equipment and rolling carts. Need to keep all hand wash sinks accessible for use during operational hours. Sink cleared. COS

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Repeat. Observed use of fly tape over food areas. Need to only use approved insect control devices in food areas. Fly tape removed. No objection to use of fly tape over Experior of rear door. cos

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 accumulations of grease and debris on floors under storage shelves and cookline equipment. Also observed on utility lines for cook line and sinks. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

Mar 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 852 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed time as a public health control (TPHC) being used for time temperature control for safety (TCS) food samples in front of counter and for eggs in carton on prep table by grill without written procedure or documentation. CA: PIC instructed to maintain written procedure or documentation for TCS foods using TPHC. PIC determined time food was brought out and labelled with 4 hour max discard time accordingly. Will provide PIC with paperwork on TPHC in Spanish with Inspection Report.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed fly tape on ceiling located by grill area, unapproved location. Move fly tape to an approved location. Over food prep, utensils, single service items, clean linen areas are not approved locations.

Aug 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 815 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 multiple time and temperature control for safety (TCS) items in right reach-in cooler at 41F or above. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) informed all TCS items must be held at 41F or below. All impacted items discarded*. COS.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked beans and cooked meat on back metal prep-table counter using time as a public health control (TPHC) without documentation. CA: PIC informed foods using TPHC must have a written procedure or documentation on file and foods must be properly labeled with discard time. Beans and meat discarded. COS.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Bulk white powers on metal shelf on and above prep tables not labelled. Items identified and labelled. COS. REPEAT.

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

PIC could not locate a food probe thermometer in establishment. Obtain probe thermometer immediately.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly traps on ceiling located by grill area; unapproved location. Move fly trap to an approved location. Over food prep, utensils, single service items, clean linen areas are not approved locations.