Bulloch Health & Restaurant Inspections – Aug 17-23, 2025

Bulloch Inspections Aug 17-23 are public information, published by the Georgia Department of Public Health, and posted in a conspicuous location at the establishment. Any questions about scores should be directed to the Department of Public Health.

Scores below 70 are considered failing. When a restaurant is deemed unacceptable, follow-up inspections are generally completed within 10 days of the original evaluation.

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Any restaurant with a C grade or F grade will have the link to the full report.

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BULLOCH COUNTY

Bulloch County

Comfort Inn & Suites (Score: 92, Routine)
Address: 17870 HIGHWAY 67 STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 531-4588 		Date: 08-21-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: FSP-016-000221 (Food Service)
Violation
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed RTE apples not covered & protected from contamination. CA: Ready to eat fruits shall be wrapped or placed in baggies to protect the fruit from potential contamination.
11A – proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
511-6-1.04(6)(e) – cooling methods (pf, c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed breakfast gravy improperly cooling in a container with a closed lid collecting condensation. CA: Allow foods to cool uncovered until it reaches 41F
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(2)(a) – floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: observed damage to baseboards and walls in prep area.
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BORO BAGEL COMPANY (Score: 91, Routine)
Address: 23 S MAIN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone: (706) 202-0990 		Date: 08-20-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: FSP-016-000702 (Food Service)
Violation
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Code: Points: 9
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed tater tots hot holding in a warmer cabinet below 135F.

THE PAINTED CHEF (Score: 95, Routine)
Address: 22 BULLOCH ST STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 531-0782 		Date: 08-20-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: FSP-016-000800 (Food Service)
Violation
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed foods stored in the reach-in units not labeled with 7-day dates for discard. CA: Discard foods older than 7 days.
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed doors not self-closing.

Coconut Thai Cuisine (Score: 81, Routine)
Address: 7 COLLEGE PLAZA STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone: (347) 484-9018 		Date: 08-18-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: FSP-016-000031 (Food Service)
Violation
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(1) – safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Code: Points: 9
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed a container of moldy fish stored in a reach-in cooler. COS: PIC discarded. CA: PIC states that the fish was a personal dish. Discussed with PIC that personal foods must be stored separate from facility foods.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed organic matter on ice machine baffle. COS: PIC cleaned and sanitized.
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed several TCS foods held past 7-day discard dates. CA: Advised PIC to discard foods older than 7-days

Bryan County

Charlie Graingers (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 10010 FORD AVE STE A RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: 		Date: 08-20-2025
Inspector: Joshua Gradous
Permit: FSP-015-000168 (Food Service)

D'Corner Restaurant (Base of Operation) (Score: 100, Initial)
Address: 3975 US HWY 17 RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 358-2460 		Date: 08-20-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: FSP-015-000329 (Food Service)

D'Corner Restaurant Mobile (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 3975 US HWY 17 RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 358-2460 		Date: 08-20-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: FSP-015-000330 (Food Service)

Sterling Links @Richmond Hill Plantation HOA Pool (Score: 100, Re-inspection)
Address: 501 STERLING LINKS WAY RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 727-4869 		Date: 08-19-2025
Inspector: Joshua Gradous
Permit: SPP-015-000037 (Swimming Pool)

Creekside HOA Inc. (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 55 SHELTON ST RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 330-8937 		Date: 08-19-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: SPP-015-000044 (Swimming Pool)

Sizzling Caesars, LLC (Score: 98, Routine)
Address: 10082 FORD AVE STE K1 RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 459-2589 		Date: 08-19-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: FSP-015-000162 (Food Service)
Violation
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed buildup of food debris on wall, window and machines in dough prep area. C.A. Make sure facility is properly maintained and cleaned.

Taco Bell (Score: 95, Routine)
Address: 40 OLEANDER ST RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 764-9991 		Date: 08-19-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: FSP-015-000231 (Food Service)
Violation
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed no paper towels dispensed when pressed button in men's restroom. C.A. Make sure hand soap is available at all times.
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(2)(a) – floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed food debris in main kitchen and around prep top area in main kitchen. C.A. Make sure kitchen area is clean.

Candler County

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Georgia – Candler County Unit (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 421 W VERTIA ST METTER, GA 30439
Phone: (912) 685-2900 		Date: 08-20-2025
Inspector: Karen Anderson
Permit: FSP-021-000059 (Food Service)

Big Boy Barbacue Mobile Unit (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 20966 HWY 46 W METTER, GA 30439
Phone: (478) 299-5272 		Date: 08-20-2025
Inspector: Karen Anderson
Permit: FSP-021-000072 (Food Service)

Big Boy BBQ (base) (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 20966 HWY 46 W METTER, GA 30439
Phone: (478) 299-5272 		Date: 08-20-2025
Inspector: Karen Anderson
Permit: FSP-021-000089 (Food Service)

Metter High School (Score: 92, Routine)
Address: HWY 129 METTER, GA 30439
Phone: (912) 685-2134 		Date: 08-18-2025
Inspector: Karen Anderson
Permit: 021000379 (Food Service)
Violation
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(b) – working containers, common name (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed a spray bottle without a label detailing its contents. COS The spray bottle was taken to the office to be labeled.
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(c) – storage, separation (p)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed Lysol wipes stored next to a container of bagged chips. COS the Lysol wipes were removed from that location.
12B – personal cleanliness
511-6-1.03(5)(i) – hair restraints (c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed a food handler with facial hair longer than 1/2". COS The food handler placed on a beard guard
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) – temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility did not have any sanitizer test strips to check the concentration of the sanitizer sink.

Metter Pre-K – 8 School (Score: 96, Routine)
Address: 33661 HWY 129 S METTER, GA 30439
Phone: (912) 685-2058 		Date: 08-18-2025
Inspector: Karen Anderson
Permit: FSP-021-000055 (Food Service)
Violation
12B – personal cleanliness
511-6-1.03(5)(f) – fingernails (pf)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed a fod handler in the kitchen with painted nails and no gloves on.
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(a) – equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed pans and containers being stacked wet after being removed from the dish machine

Effingham County

Stoner's Pizza Joint (Score: 89, Routine)
Address: 1198 US 80 EDEN, GA 31307
Phone: (912) 330-1323 		Date: 08-19-2025
Inspector: Jermell Reedy
Permit: FSP-051-000352 (Food Service)
Violation
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(c) – certification documentation (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed an expired CFSM certificate posted in the facility.
11D – thermometers provided and accurate
511-6-1.05(2)(x) – tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed multiple cold holding units with missing internal thermometers.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(2)(j) – heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed A/C vented to the outside of the facility, through the ceiling tile above the pizza oven.
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(l) – removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed spider webs and dead spiders on the ceiling in the back of the facility (in corners, above coolers, etc.).

Springfield Subs Inc (Score: 95, Routine)
Address: 1441 HWY 21 SOUTH SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Phone: (912) 754-7471 		Date: 08-18-2025
Inspector: Logan Swope
Permit: FSP-051-000124 (Food Service)
Violation
11D – thermometers provided and accurate
511-6-1.05(2)(x) – tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed the Reach In Cooler in the front service area missing internal thermometers. Observed the Walk In Cooler missing an internal thermometer. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(a) – equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed wet stacking of dishes. PIC will ensure all dishes are adequately air-dried before being stacked

MooMcGinn's Magic Creamery, LLC (Rincon) (Score: 96, Routine)
Address: 6014 HIGHWAY 21 S STE J RINCON, GA 31326
Phone: (912) 295-5502 		Date: 08-18-2025
Inspector: Logan Swope
Permit: FSP-051-000225 (Food Service)
Violation
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(b) – certification requirements/exemptions (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed expired serv-safe certificate posted (expired 9/2024). No other employee certified. CA: PIC will ensure that there is a CFSM or equivalent at facility. At least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food safety manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program that conforms to the national standards for organizations that certify individuals.

Dasher's Landing Swimming Pool (Score: 95, Routine)
Address: 132 SWEETWATER CIR RINCON, GA 31326
Phone: (912) 826-2890 		Date: 08-15-2025
Inspector: Logan Swope
Permit: SPP-051-000013 (Swimming Pool)
Violation
36 – daily recordkeeping: water testing and self inspection performed
511-3-5-.22(9) – (9) water testing frequency. the trained operator or responsible person shall collect water samples from the water in the pool for monitoring. an in-line sampling port may be used for water held in reservoirs. the water quality testing frequency shal
Code: Points: 5
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed disinfectant and pH not being tested/logged twice per day. CPO was recording values, but no recordings were noted on days the CPO was not there.

Emanuel County

CPR Fitness (Score: 96, Routine)
Address: 203 SOUTH CIRCLE DRIVE SWAINSBORO, GA 30401
Phone: (478) 455-0969 		Date: 08-20-2025
Inspector: DAVID LEE
Permit: SPP-053-000005 (Swimming Pool)
Violation
15 – depth and no diving markers, step marking; installed and contrasting
511-3-5-.18(3)(h) – (h) depth markers number and letters shall be tile and four inches minimum in height. numbers shall be of contrasting color to the background on which they are applied.
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: No diving and the depth marked in 4 inch numbers and letters need to be on top of the deck as well as the side of the pool.

CPR Fitness Shake Bar (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 203 S CIRCLE DRIVE SWAINSBORO, GA 30401
Phone: 		Date: 08-20-2025
Inspector: DAVID LEE
Permit: FSP-053-000118 (Food Service)

Evans County

Huddle House (Score: 75, Routine)
Address: 102 PLYER RD CLAXTON, GA 30417
Phone: (912) 732-1020 		Date: 08-21-2025
Inspector: Rebecca Stewart
Permit: FSP-054-000099 (Food Service)
Violation
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed chicken fingers stored uncovered in reach in freezer.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed buildup inside top of microwave, ice machine and inside soda nozzles. CA: advised to clean and sanitize immediately, will follow up during next inspection.
6-1D – time as a public health control: procedures and records
511-6-1.04(6)(i) – time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)
Code: Points: 9
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed eggs stored on the grill line without a time and at 66 degrees F. COS: eggs discarded.
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed no date mark on cheese sauce cups or salad. COS: date mark placed.
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(c) – storage, separation (p)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to to go plates. COS: bucket moved.
12B – personal cleanliness
511-6-1.03(5)(i) – hair restraints (c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed cook without beard net. COS: cook put on beard net.
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(6)(a) – good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed coating in top of microwave peeling.

Jenkins County

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Screven County

South Manor Motel (Score: 89, Routine)
Address: 1030 BURTON'S FERRY HWY SYLVANIA, GA 30467
Phone: 		Date: 08-19-2025
Inspector: ASHLEY CLARK
Permit: T124-05 (Tourist Accommodation)
Violation
8 – annual gas fired equipment inspection on file; gas units equipped with automatic safety and/or 100% cut-off pilot
511-6-2-.15(5) – heating and fire safety-inspection
Code: Points: 5
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notesobserved no annual gas fired equipment inspection on file, dropped off form for inspector to fill out, discussed with owner to have it done asap and send a copy to the health department.
16 – toilet/lavatory/bathing facility fixtures and rooms clean and maintained; properly lighted, clearly marked, proper signage, and all in good repair
511-6-2-.08(4) – toilet facilities-cleaning and maintenance
Code: Points: 2
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notestoilet seat broken in room 3 and needs to be replaced asap.
28 – beds, mattresses, mattress pads, springs, frames, pillows, and bed coverings clean; vermin free and in good condition; bed linen properly supplied, changed and laundered
511-6-2-.14(6) – bed, bedding, and linens
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notesseveral mattresses soiled and in need of replacing, linens clean. ca-replace asap

Budget Inn (Score: 96, Routine)
Address: 1134 BURTON'S FERRY HWY SYLVANIA, GA 30467
Phone: 		Date: 08-19-2025
Inspector: ASHLEY CLARK
Permit: T124-01 (Tourist Accommodation)
Violation
24 – openings to outside and physical facilities protected by tight-fitting doors, screening, or other means
511-6-2-.13(3) – insect and rodent control-openings
Code: Points: 2
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notesseveral rooms missing door seal on bottom, need to be replaced ASAP, repeat.
32 – separate, structurally sound, clean, and in good repair: dryers vented and adequate lighting
511-6-2-.17(1) – laundry facilities
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Noteslarge gaps to outside in laundry building. add screens to windows asap.
33 – housekeeping carts and storage areas maintained; clean/sanitized items protected from contamination

Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notesobserved linens and other items stored on the floor of laundry building, need to be moved to 6" off of the ground asap.
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