UVALDA, Toombs County

Big Mas

4213 GA HWY 56 W STE A UVALDA, GA 30473

Food

Latest score

Apr 16, 2026

City

UVALDA

County

Toombs

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed open Ziploc bag of raw chicken and sliced ham in the refrigerator

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 white gravy in the walk-in cooler date marked 4/8, it was past its date. COS The white gravy was thrown out.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on a prep table in the kitchen

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.5 (2)(jj) - food service equipment, acceptability.

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a reach in freezer reading 53 degrees F with no food items in it. CA If the unit is no longer working it needs to be removed or fixed. If fixed it cannot be used until health department checks it.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 764 violations

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3-1A - food obtained from approved source

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(2)(g) - game animals(p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed deer meat in reach in freezer. COS: Manager removed deer meat from facility.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed glazed chicken on buffet at 119. COS: Food handling employee re-heated chicken to 165, since still within 2 hour re-heating time window.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered foods in chest freezer.

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 buildup on inside top of microwave. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible. Will follow-up.

Oct 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 7911 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink blocked with fry baskets and bowl of batter. COS: Food handling employee removed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. CA: Place paper towels at handwashing sink.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered seasoning above handwashing sink, uncovered corn tortillas, hamburger patty's, and salad bacon in reach in freezer. CA: Food handling employee to cover as soon as possible.

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 microwave with heavy buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible.

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 can opener blade with buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed lemon juice bottles stored beside chemical bottles under meat sink and chemical bottle stored on shelf with oyster crackers in storage area.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled shrimp in zip lock bag in reach in freezer and unlabeled seasoning above handwashing sink.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed lemon juice bottles and corn meal being stored on the floor in storage area.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hair restraints on food handling employees while cooking.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed personal drink on prep top counter beside meat sink.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop handle in grits.

Apr 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 804 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed front counter person go to the kitchen put on gloves with no hand wash to grab container of raw chicken, then brought to cook. Didn't get enough chicken so went back put apron back on with never taking off the gloves, then went and got more chicken without any hand washing.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leftover Salisbury steak, oyster stew, and fried chicken cold holding above 41 degrees F. The ambient of the cooler was 59 degrees F. CA All leftovers are to be discarded and contact the health department when the cooler is fixed.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ambient of cooler at 59 degrees F. CA Call a technician to look at the unit and call the health department when checked

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal drinks stored on the prep tables.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 876 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink with one side full of soapy water. Use handwashing sink for only handwashing. COS: Manger drained sink.

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 heavy buildup on can opener blade. CA: Replace can opener blade. Can opener needs to be washed and sanitized daily. Clean as soon as possible.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boiled eggs in zip lock bag at 63. Cool eggs to 41 before placing in a closed container. COS: Manager opened zip lock bag to finish cooling boiled eggs that were just cooked.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing thermometer in salad buffet unit.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed worn and grooved knife being used and sitting on a cutting board. Discard and replace. The knife is not a cleanable surface and should not be used for food contact.

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

Observed debris, crumbs, and food on shelving under prep area. CA: Clean and sanitize and make surface cleanable. Remove old shelf liner.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rice in the walk in cooler without a prep/discard date. CA The rice must be discarded.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the food handler with a watch and bracelets on.

Jan 22, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.