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DARIEN, McIntosh County

Econo Lodge

13028 GA. HIGHWAY 251 DARIEN, GA 31305

Food
Latest score
89
May 4, 2026
City
DARIEN
County
McIntosh
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.

May 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 893 violations
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand wash sink in food preparation area not supplied with hand drying provision. CA: Ensure all hand wash sinks are properly supplied. Correct by: 05/07/2026

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food contact surface of waffle iron with food debris build up. CA: Clean and sanitize food contact surfaces often enough to prevent build up. Correct by: 05/05/2026.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use items (utensils) in front food service area stored in a manner that subject food contact surface of utensils to contamination by bare hand contact. CA: Store single use utensils in a way that protects utensils from potential contamination. Correct by: 05/05/2026

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility does not currently have a sanitizer and test strips for sanitizing food contact surfaces after cleaning. CA: Obtain sanitizer safe for food contact surfaces and appropriate test strips and begin using for third compartment of dish sink and for wiping cloths. Rule: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility with opened milk, waffle batter, and coffee creamer without a date indicating the date opened or discard date. COS: Items opened today were labeled and other items discarded. CA: Ensure TCS items are labeled with opened or discard date, 7 days after opening, once opened.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop stored in container of sugar with handle touching food product at the time of this inspection. CA: Ensure of scoops are stored in food, that handle is not touching product.

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 old food and trash debris in drawers and cabinets of facility at the time of this inspection. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build up.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 922 violations
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility does not currently have a sanitizer and test strips for sanitizing food contact surfaces after cleaning. CA: Obtain sanitizer safe for food contact surfaces and appropriate test strips and begin using for third compartment of dish sink and for wiping cloths. Rule: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle in chemical cabinet without label. CA: When kitchen staff returns, have all bottles labelled or discarded if substance is unknown. Rule: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers shall be clearly labelled with the common name of the material.