Covington, Newton County

Bar Oscar

1113 FLOYD ST Covington GA 30014

Food
Latest score
100
Nov 18, 2025
City
Covington
County
Newton
Grade
A
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.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

Note: A HACCP Plan is not required when a food service establishment uses a reduced oxygen packaging method to package time/temperature control for safety food that is always: 1. Labeled with the production time and date, 2. Held at 41°F (5°C) or less during refrigerated storage, and 3. Removed from its package in the food service establishment within 48 hours after packaging. During the inspection there were not any cooking, cooling, or reheating during the inspection; only prep All cold and hot holding temperatures were in compliance All frozen foods were frozen solid Questions ? 770-784-2121 or www.gnrhealth.com

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 97Grade: A1 violation
Comments

There was not cooking, reheating, or cooling observed during today's inspection. All cold holding temperatures were in compliance All frozen items were frozen solid New food rules and regulations were discussed with the person in charge Questions? 770-784-2121 or www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

10D: .04(8)(b)Observed multiple containers of butter milk stored in the walk in cooler with an expiration date of June 04, 2025. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as "keep refrigerated" and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer's expiration date or the sell-by date. (P) Corrective Actions: Education was provided to the person in charge discussing the requirement of disposing product once it has reached the manufacturer expiration date. All milks were discarded.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 80Grade: B6 violations
Comments

Note: If the facility chooses to wash their meat it must be washed in a bowl in the sanitize compartment of the three compartment sink. All vegetables must be washed in the single prep sink only. Note: The facility has several places where the tiles have broken. The person in charge has been in communications with the owner to have the tiles fixed. All tiles (by the walk in cooler and behind the bar area) must be fixed by January 01, 2025 or the facility's permit will be suspended until corrected. All cold and hot holding temperatures were in compliance. Questions? 770-784-2121 or www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D: .06(2)(o)Observed ice and jalapeño in the hand washing sink at the bar. There has been numeral conversations to not use this hand washing sink for anything else other than hand washing. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Education was provided to the food employee to not utilize the hand sink for any other reasons other than washing hands.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1C: .04(6)(d)Observed two pans of pot roast that was cooked on 9/8/24 both with a temperature of 43 degrees F. Observed four pans of pot roast that was cooked on 9/13/24 with a temperature greater then 70 degrees after 1 hour and 52 mins of cooling. Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: 1) from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C) within 2 hours; and 2) from 70°F (21°C) to 41°F (5°C) or below within 4 hours (provided the food met the first limit). (P) Corrective Actions: The two pans of roast that was cooked on 9/8 was discarded and the other four pans of roast were reheated to a minimum of 165 degrees F and the pans were placed in an bath to start the cooling process over.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

11A: .04(6)(e)Observed all 6 pans of pot roast tightly packed to the top with aluminum foil coverings. Foods shall be cooled using one or more methods approved by the health authority (i.e., small batches, thinner portions, ice wands, blast chillers, ice as an ingredient, placing in the walk-in cooler or walk-in freezer uncovered (or partially uncovered) as long as the food is protected from overhead contamination). (Pf, C) Corrective Actions: Education was provided to the person in charge on other cooling methods to apply as this method was not working.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

14A: .04(4)(k)Observed drink equipment stored in standing water with a temperature below 135 degrees F at the bar. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1. in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2. in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream or mashed potatoes; 3. in a clean, dry container; or 4. in a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135°F (57°C) and the container is cleaned at the required frequency. (C) Corrective Actions: Education was provided to the food employee discussing the different methods to store in use utensils.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

18: .07(2)(m)The back door to the facility was being propped during the start of the inspection. When windows or doors of a food service establishment are kept open for ventilation, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

  1. 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; (C)
  2. a properly designed and installed air curtain; (C) or
  3. other effective means. (C) Corrective Actions: Education was provided to the person to ensure all doors remain closed at all times unless a being completely protected by a screen. The door was properly closed.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

18: .07(5)(k)Observed a influx of flies throughout the facility. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. routinely inspection incoming shipments of food and supplies; (C)
  2. routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pest; (C)
  3. having a professional treat the facility; (Pf) and
  4. eliminating harborage conditions. (C) Corrective Actions: Education was provided to keep the doors closed to prevent the entry of insects and pests. The facility does have an active service to control pest.