Columbus, Muscogee County

Houlihans North

5351 SIDNEY SIMON'S BLVD COLUMBUS, GA 31904

Food
Latest score
96
Dec 2, 2025
City
Columbus
County
Muscogee
Inspections
5

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 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several pests in bar area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;
  3. 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; and
  4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Priority foundation item must be corrected 10 calendar days after the inspection.

Jun 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several flies in main kitchen area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;
  3. 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; and
  4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Priority foundation item must be corrected 10 calendar days after the inspection.

Dec 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 884 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two containers of chicken in reach-in freezer in main kitchen area stored uncovered. Observed shrimp in reach-in cooler in main kitchen area stored uncovered. Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. Person in charge covered all food items.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed box of lettuce stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Observed two boxes of chicken stored on floor of walk-in freezer. Except as specified in paragraphs 2. and 3. of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Person in charge placed all food items on shelves at least 6 inches above the floor.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several flies in bar area. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests;
  3. 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; and
  4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Priority foundation item must be corrected 10 calendar days after the inspection.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several food containers stored wet stacked in ware washing area. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1. of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. Person in charge re-washed, rinse, and sanitized before arranging containers to allow proper air-drying while storing.

May 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 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 several food items stored in reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler cold holding at temperatures greater than 41*F. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P

Person in charge discarded food items.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

  1. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts.

  2. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. Core item must be corrected within 72 hours.

Sep 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed two containers in main kitchen holding salt and pepper mixture not labeled. Observed three containers holding various sauces not labeled located in prep-top cooler. Observed container holding sesame seeds located on shelf across from grill not labeled. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. Person in charge labeled containers.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several boxes of food stored on the floor in walk-in cooler. Observed containers holding wild rice, pasta, ketchup, and cups stored on floor in dry storage area. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. Person in charge removed items from the floor.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility lacking facility lacking quaternary sanitizer test strips. Observed facility lacking an irreversible registering temperature indicator for the high temp warewashing machine.

  1. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf

(i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf

Person in charge stated he would place an order for for the quaternary test kit and irreversible registering temperature indicator today. Priority foundation item must be corrected in 10 calendar days.