Hawkinsville, Pulaski County

Renee's Southern Bar & Grill

91 COMMERCE ST HAWKINSVILLE, GA 31036

Food
Latest score
93
Dec 12, 2025
City
Hawkinsville
County
Pulaski
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 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CFSM does not have any awareness of the employee health policy or can demonstrate that her employees are trained in a verfiable manner on the symptoms and illnesses that conditional employees must be excluded from work if diagnosed or presenting illness with. CA: PIC must be able to show food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Employees need to be retrained within 72 hours on their responsbilities to report. DPH Employee Reporting Agreement copies supplied to PIC during inspection.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal cleanup available in the facility, no clean up kit, bleach is the only thing available to use on site for cleanup. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Acquire a written procedure within 72 hours. Disinfectant is available against Norovirus, full clean up kit needs to be acquired ASAP.

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

Cups and plates in the back storage area were observed stored on the floor during inspection. CA:Except as specified in paragraph 4. of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii)Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii)At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. COS: Items were placed properly on a shelf.

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: Yes

Multiple areas of the kitchen and bathroom floors have holes, missing tiles, and other damage. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained in good repair. Grant has been acquired from city to fix floors. Fix ASAP.

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Kitchen and areas immediately out the back doors of the kitchen have grime and grease built up in multiple areas causing odors. CA: Facility must be cleaned at a frequency to reduce accummulation and prevent odors.

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC could not verifiably demonstrate that food employees and conditional employees were in some way informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses. CA: PIC supplied with Employee Reporting Agreement from DPH to use as their own or their reference.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed buildup of mold-like residue on the back of the ice chute in kitchen. Machine needs to be properly broken down and deep cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Facility has no permit displayed at time of inspection and cannot find their permit. Permit shall be displayed as specified under rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(d).

Jun 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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: Yes

Observed bulk ice machine with build up of residue on the ice chute. CA: Bulk ice machine needs to be cleaned and sanitized.