Washington, Wilkes County

The Hot Box

20 WEST ROBERT TOOMBS AVE WASHINGTON, GA 30673

Food

Latest score

Mar 13, 2026

City

Washington

County

Wilkes

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.

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer in restaurant, PIC said none was on site CA: ensure sanitizer is ALWAYS kept in kitchen; dishes MUST be able to be sanitized

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rags being used to wipe/dry hands CA: ensure paper towels are used to dry/wipe hands; linen towels not permitted

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hood and wall behind fryer with significant dust/buildup CA: ensure hood is cleaned frequently and effectively

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dirty microwave during inspection. C/A - clean more frequently to prevent build up.

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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 ITEMS IN PREP COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER BY WINDOW STORED AROUND 50 DEGREES F. C/A: ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. PIC STATES THEY ARE IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING/ REPLACING UNITS.

Dec 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Cutting board on the prep top cooler needs to be replaced; Excessive pits and grooves; Discussed replacement with the owner.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cutting board on the prep top cooler with excessive pits and grooved. Discussed replacement with owner