Dublin, Laurens County

Paula's Fried Chicken

201 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD DUBLIN, GA 31021

Food
Latest score
91
Dec 30, 2025
City
Dublin
County
Laurens
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.

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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

Lettuce (sliced) and tomatoes (sliced) cold holding on ice bath had temperatures above 41 deg f. CA: All tcs food items cold holding shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below. COS: Moved into cooler, were cut this morning.

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet wiping cloth on prep table. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Small bugs inside of the standup cooler next to the large standup cooler. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule;Pf and Eliminating harborage conditions. Unit shall be removed due to it no longer being used.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Outside of the containers or rice and flour have a build up of residue; CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(g) - mechanical ventilation, sufficient capacity to prevent buildup of heat, steam, smoke, fumes & odors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vent hood working, but smoke built up in kitchen. Needs to be cleaned. CA: If necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided.

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 822 violations

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

Raw eggs stored over collard greens; CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in the equipment so that cross contamination is prevented; COS: Moved during inspection.

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

Cream cheese in the stup cooler by the drive thru window had temps above 41 deg f. CA: All tcs food cold holding shall be maintained at 41 deg f or below; COS: Moved to freezer to cool. Had just been put in there.

Jun 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chicken and pork chops hot holding under the heat lamp were below 135 deg f. All tcs food hot holding shall be maintained at 135 deg f or above; COS: Discarded the chicken, and the pork chops were re-made.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 2 live bugs (one on door frame by drive thru window, and the second in the back area next to stup cooler by drive thru window) and some dead bugs in dining area window sill. The presence of insets and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence by using means of pest control; CA: Back door needs to stay shut.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Both garbage can and grease receptacle dirty and need to be cleaned. Garbage can also missing its lid. Receptacles for refuse shall be maintained in good repair.

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

Hole in the wall in the dry storage area. All physical facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

Dec 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 935 violations

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

Working container of flour not labeled - all working containers that have food stored in them shall be labeled.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No food permit hung up - food permit shall always be on display.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice build up in the STUP freezer. All equipment shall remain in good repair.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop stored in mop bucket. All mops shall be stored in a way to promote proper air drying.

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

Build up of residue on pipes under 3 comp sink. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and maintained clean.

May 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 866 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No CFSM not hung up. The original CFSM shall be posted in public view. COS: Hung up in public view during inspection.

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

Container of breading not labeled. Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original package shall be labeled.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee serving food not wearing a hair net- hair is longer than one half inch. Employees preparing or handling food shall use hair restraints.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No permit or inspection report displayed for public. Must be hung up for public display.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ice scoop handling touching ice. During pauses in food dispensing food dispensing utensil shall be store in the food with their handles above the food.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of residue on bottom of units. All nonfood contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue.