Hiram, Paulding County

Olive Tree Restaurant

37 BEATTY ST HIRAM, GA 30141

Food
Latest score
96
Nov 20, 2025
City
Hiram
County
Paulding
Inspections
7

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 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked potatoes, cheese, and tomatoes held past discard date. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. COS: PIC discarded food items.

May 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed air vents and ceiling tiles with excess dust accumulation in main kitchen area. CA: Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. COS: PIC to have detailed clean. Discussed with PIC about cleaning frequency.

Oct 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee drink in single service cup stored on food equipment (vertical broiler) in food prep area. CA: Employee removed drink to designated area.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food utensils stored in water reading less than 135F on countertop in main kitchen area. CA: Employee removed utensils and educated on storing in water with running velocity, or in water at 135F or higher.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee phone and vape stored on clean dish shelf above dish washing machine. CA: Employee moved personal items to designated area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed air vents and ceiling tiles with excess dust accumulation in main kitchen area. CA: PIC to have detailed clean. Discussed with PIC about cleaning frequency.

Apr 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 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 TCS foods in reach in, prep top and walk in coolers holding at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC indicated that all foods found not at temperature had been in cooling units greater than 4 hours and discarded.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink stored in kitchen above prep top cooler not in single service cup with straw and lid. CA: PIC removed cup from kitchen.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed both coke and tea nozzles with excess food debris. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with manager.

Nov 3, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed both coke and tea nozzles with excess food debris. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with manager.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple wiping cloths being used without sanitizer/not being stored in sanitizer bucket. CA: Discussed proper use of wiping cloths.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple ceiling vents with excess dust accumulation in food prep areas. CA: Discussed cleaning and frequency with PIC.

May 26, 2023

Followup

Score: 991 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed boxes of single service items stored directly on the floor. CA: PIC placed a tray under boxes to ensure all single service items are stored at least 6" off of floor.

May 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 763 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed uncooked chicken stored directly touching uncooked beef and ready to eat desserts and bread in reach in chest freezer. CA: PIC rearranged all foods and stored them according to cook temperature with dividers between each food item.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several TCS foods in reach in cooler and walk in cooler holding at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PIC indicated that all foods found not at temperature had been in cooling units greater than 4 hours and discarded.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice bin in main kitchen and bulk ice bin not cleaned at a frequency to maintain food contact surfaces clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC will have ice bins detailed clean by correct by date indicated.