Helen, White County

KING LUDWIG'S BIERGARTEN

8660 N MAIN ST HELEN, GA 30545

Food
Latest score
92
Mar 11, 2025
City
Helen
County
White
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.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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 A BASIN OF CORN DOGS AND A BASIN OF HOT DOGS IN THE BAR COLD STORAGE WHICH HAD NO LABEL FOR DATE. ALL FOOD ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE DATE LABELED FOR 7 DAY DISCARD.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED THAT THE AIR CURTAINS FOR THE SMALL EN-BAR KITCHEN WERE NOT TURNED ON AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE AIR CURTAINS MUST BE TURNED ON AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT FLYING INSECT ENTRY INTO THE KITCHEN.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) - frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED THAT THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA HAS A GREAT DEAL OF BROKEN DOWN CARDBOARD BOXES PILED IN A CORNER, AND THAT THE HANDWASHING ROOM OF THE UPSTAIRS STORAGE AREA IS FULL OF NON-FOOD SERVICE RELATED ITEMS, SUCH AS TOOLS AND A MOTORCYCLE HELMET. ALL NON-FOOD SERVICE RELATED ITEMS MUST BE IMMEDIATELY REMOVED FROM THE PREMISE, AND ALL GARBAGE AND RECYCLABLES MUST BE REMOVED OFTEN ENOUGH TO PREVENT POTENTIAL HARBORAGE OF INSECTS AND PESTS.

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER EMPLOYED AT THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE EMPLOYED WITHIN 60 DAYS.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

HANDWASHING STATION IN THE KITCHEN DOES NOT HAVE PAPER TOWELS. ALL HANDWASHING STATIONS MUST BE PROPERLY STOCKED TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE USE DURING OPERATIONS.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

SANITIZER BEING USED IS QUAT, TEST STRIPS PROVIDED ARE FOR CHLORINE. PROPER TEST STRIPS MUST BE AVAILABLE IN THE RESTAURANT FOR THE SANITIZER USED.

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

MANY OF THE WALL, FLOOR, AND UNDER EQUIPMENT OF THE KITCHEN AREA IS VISIBLY SOILED AND DIRTY. ALL SURFACES OF THE PERMITTED FOOD SERVICE AREA MUST BE CLEANED WITH SUFFICIENT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF DEBRIS.

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

RE-ATTACH FALLEN AIR CURTAIN TO HELP PREVENT INSECT ENTRY INTO KITCHEN. INSTALL SELF-CLOSING MECHANISM ON EITHER DOWNSTAIRS DOOR TO STORAGE OR STORAGE DOOR ITSELF.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 843 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Cheddar Hot Dogs and regular Hot Dogs in steam well at 58F and 98F. This is an improper reheating method. CFSM explained their proper reheating methods for hot dogs. To ensure proper reheating method is used, CFSM must train staff on how to do so. Temperature logs will be required, to be available on inspection by the health department. All food batches cooked for hot holding must be listed including: Name of food being cooked, Time removed from oven, and temperature before being placed in hot holding or served. If any food remains in Hot Holding after 2 hours, record temperature at that time. Correct within 10 days and maintain log for that period.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC not designated at the time of inspection, CFSM arrived during the inspection. At all times a person in charge must be designated who is able to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Thawing Hot Dogs and Bacon on top of freezer in storage room at room temperature. Per regulation, proper thawing methods such as thawing under refrigeration or submerged under running water must be used.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 847 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The unpermitted food storage area has not been equipped with a proper handwash station. All areas of food service must have convenient access to a handwashing station. Unpermitted area to be abandoned pending plan review.

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 food items stored in cold holding not dated. All food items not in original container or prepped must be dated to identify the date of expiration.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prepared foods and bags of food not labeled with the common name of the food, both in the permitted and unpermitted areas. All items no longer in the original packaging must be labeled and identified.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service items not stored at least 6" off floor. All food service storage must be at least 6" off floor.

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 a freezer in extreme disrepair, the door was falling off revealing the interior insulation, and a box was needed to keep closed. All equipment used in the facility must be kept clean and in good working order.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(q) - cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the trash cans in the establishment are large cardboard boxes with trash bags inside. Trash receptacles must be durable and cleanable. Replace with proper trash receptacles.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The floors of the unpermitted are is filthy carpet which has a foul odor. All surfaces must be constructed of a durable, smooth, cleanable surface.