Covington, Newton County

Gwen's Island Diner

7100 Washington St SW STE 0 Covington GA 30014

Food
Latest score
100
Jun 16, 2026
City
Covington
County
Newton
Grade
A
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jun 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

Note: All cold holding temperatures are in compliance. Note: Ensure that all pans are air dried prior to stacking. Note: Ensure that all employee items remain in designated area below or away from customer items. Note: Ensure to discard cookware as it breaks or handles break off. Note: Handouts provided such as allergen poster, cooling logs and refrigeration charts. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrheath.com

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 95Grade: A3 violations
Comments

Note: all cold and hot holding temperature are in compliance. Note: Facility made aware of new food code rules. Note: An informal inspection will occur before or by 12/4/25. Note: Facility is in need of a deep clean and reorganization. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

15C: .05(7)(d)Observed ventilation hoods for kitchen area with heavy grease accumulation build up. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. (C)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(2)(a)Observe Floor Walls and ceilings with dirt and debris build up. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

18: .07(2)(m)Observed back door to the facility with gaps where daylight is easily seen from out. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

  1. filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (C)
  2. closed, tight-fitting windows; (C) and
  3. solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C)

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 93Grade: A2 violations
Comments

All hot/cold held in compliance Foods frozen solid No reheating ***ANY THIRD VIOLATION OF THE SAME CODE PROVISION MAY RESULT IN A PERMIT SUSPENSION*** Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-2: .04(6)(g)Observed time and temperature control for safety foods with no date marking. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. (P) Corrective Actions: Foods were date marked.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

13A: .02(1)(d)The most recent inspection report was not posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. (C) Corrective Actions: Upon completion of this inspection this report will be posted.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 92Grade: A4 violations
Comments

All hot/cold held in compliance Foods frozen solid Questions?? 770.7842121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-2: .04(6)(g)Observed multiple foods with no date marking. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days. (P) Corrective Actions: Foods were date marked.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(5)(n)Observed facility with a lot of clutter and random debris. 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. (C)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(2)(a)Observed dirty floors. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

18: .07(5)(k)Observed multiple fruit flies thought out the facility. 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; (C)
  2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C)
  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; (Pf) and
  4. Eliminating harborage conditions.(C)