1067 W OGLETHORPE HWY HINESVILLE, GA 31313
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Observed clean dishes stacked while still wet. COS: Dishes separated in order to allow them to dry fully. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils, they shall be allowed to air dry completely prior to stacking them or making contact with food.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)
Observed front hand sink cleanser was not available. Per conversation with PIC the dispenser is broke and does not release the hand soap so they use the one in the back of the store. Informed PIC that hand sinks must have cleanser at them at all times. COS: PIC contacted the Store Manger and she returned with hand soap to place at sink until dispenser could be fixed.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Observed scoop stored handle down inside of bulk cinnamon sugar. CA: If a scoop is to be stored inside of the food item in-between use the handle must always be facing above the food item. COS: Scoop removed from bulk sugar and placed in 3comp sink.
Issued Provisional Permit
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)
Observed facility was not following approved variance for breadstick sauce. Inspector observed printed label for the sauce, had a discard date of 04/02/25. Per the approved variance from the state the sauce shall be discarded by close of business. Inquired if the facility had a copy of the variance procedure in the establishment. PIC unsure and reached out to District Manager. Informed both the PIC and District Manager that a copy of the approved variance must be kept on file to ensure proper training in regards to the approved variance procedures. COS: PIC checked the machine and found a sticker that stated "ambient" for the breadstick sauce. PIC placed corrected sticker on sauce. CA: Copy of variance provided at last inspection. Inspector will provide another copy of variance agreement.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)
Observed PIC could not provide a verifiable method that showed employees are being informed of their reporting responsibilities. PIC contacted store manager who was also unsure where to find the signed version of the employee health policy. Informed both managers that in the past the store has pulled them up online. PIC instructed by General Manager (Aquila) to contact District Manager (Crystal).
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Observed back door was not self closing. When inspector opened the door it would not close on its own unless shut. Observed front door to the facility had a sign that instructed patrons to close it manually. Front door also was not tight fitting. CA: All entrances/exits must be self closing and tight fitting to prevent the entrance and harborage of insects.
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)
Observed a build up of oil, dust and debris on dry dish racks where clean dishes are stored. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)
Observed an inoperable freezer and "beverage-air cooler" that were stated to no longer be in use at facility but had not been removed. Employee stated that neither has worked since they began working there. CA: The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. If equipment is to be used in facility it must be maintained in good repair and working.