Bulloch Health & Restaurant Inspections – June 15-21, 2025


Bulloch Inspections June 15-20 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

John's Place (Score: 99, Routine)
Address: 4 W ALTMAN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 764-6906
Date: 06-18-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: FSP-016-000092 (Food Service)
Violation
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 sagging ceiling tile in bathroom. Observed damaged floor tile in bathroom behind toilet.
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QUALITY INN (Score: 91, Permit/Opening)
Address: 230 S MAIN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone:
Date: 06-18-2025
Inspector: Aaron Jump
Permit: SP-016-00031 (Swimming Pool)
Violation
17 – skimmers/gutters maintained and operable
511-3-5-.11(3)(d) – (d) each skimmer shall have a weir that adjusts automatically to variations in water level over a minimum range of four inches.
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: weirs missing from both skimmers
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: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Chemistry must be checked and logged twice daily. If out of compliance, must remain closed until corrected.

AFRICABORO (Score: 88, Routine)
Address: 719 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 521-7024
Date: 06-18-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: FSP-016-000764 (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?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed meat filling (beef) on stove-top hot holding at 98F. CA: Advised PIC to keep foods hot holding on stove or to utilize steam table to hot hold foods. COS: Food discarded
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed fly activity in kitchen/food area. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed back door slightly open allowing fly entry. COS: PIC closed back door.

Studio 6 (Score: 98, Routine)
Address: 126 RUSHING LN STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone:
Date: 06-17-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: TAP-016-000020 (Tourist Accommodation)
Violation
25 – floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors clean, and in good repair; appropriate for location and operation
511-6-2-.14(1) – floors, walls, and ceilings
Code: Points: 2
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector NotesObserved light fixture hanging from wall in room 223.

CHILI'S (Score: 84, Routine)
Address: 435 COMMERCE DR STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone:
Date: 06-17-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: FSP-016000467 (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?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed sliced fruit at the bar stored uncovered. COS: PIC instructed staff to cover
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?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed minor organic matter on ice machine baffle.
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?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed microwave ceiling peeling & not in good repair. CA: Advised PIC to discontinue use & replace.
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Code: Points: 9
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed tomatoes and pico de gallo cold holding above 41F. COS: Food items still within corrective action timeframe cooled to an appropriate temperature.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed debris & foods build-up in a reach-in freezer. CA: Clean often to avoid build-up.

Sally Mae's Kitchen (Score: 82, Routine)
Address: 6979 HWY 67 BROOKLET, GA 30415
Phone:
Date: 06-17-2025
Inspector: Aaron Jump
Permit: FSP-016-000766 (Food Service)
Violation
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Code: Points: 9
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Obeserved egg wash with temperature 70F. Egg wash must be either held at 41F or lower; or use time as a public health control rather than temperature. In order to do this, submit a policy/procedure to the health department for approval. If approved, this policy must be presented if asked in an inspection. COS egg wash discarded.
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Code: Points: 9
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed shrimp with internal temp 65F. COS discarded.
6-1B – proper hot holding temperatures

Code: Points: 9
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed multiple foods hot holding in cabinet with internal temperature less than 135F. COS reheated to 165.
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: Once opened, potentially hazardous foods must be labeled with 7-day discard date.
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(h) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed potentially hazardous foods held past 7-day discard dates. COS discarded.
10B – water and ice from approved source
511-6-1.06(1)(f)1 – sampling (pf)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Chemical water test must be submitted annually

El Sombrero #14 (Score: 91, Routine)
Address: 879 BUCKHEAD DR STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone:
Date: 06-16-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: FSP-016-000074 (Food Service)
Violation
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 nozzles at the bar area (main lobby). COS: PIC instructed staff to clean & sanitize.
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(g) – chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed Fabuloso in an unlabeled spray bottle being used to clean tables. COS: PIC discarded CA: Advised PIC Fabuloso isn't approved to sanitize food contact surfaces.
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
511-6-1.07(6)(a) – original container-id info (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled with contents. COS: PIC discarded bottle.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed food handler's personal cell phone stored on counter next to foods.

Cracker Barrel (Score: 91, Routine)
Address: 216 HENRY BLVD STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone: (615) 444-5533
Date: 06-16-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: FSP-016-000283 (Food Service)
Violation
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed server/ food handler filling a utensil container with water at the hand washing sink. CA: Hand washing sinks shall only be used for hand washing. Advised PIC to speak with staff about proper use of the hand washing station.
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 heavy grime build up on can opener blade. COS: PIC discarded.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed gravy/liquid on the microwave plate. Observed debris/ foods on cooking equipment.

Three Tree Coffee LLC (Score: 94, Routine)
Address: 441 SOUTH MAIN ST STE 1A STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone:
Date: 06-16-2025
Inspector: Marlin Thomas
Permit: FSP-016-000421 (Food Service)
Violation
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed personal drink stored on food contact surfaces/food prep areas
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed food debris on bottom of reach in coolers/freezers
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: observed food debris on floors

Three Tree Coffee LLC (base) (Score: 94, Routine)
Address: 441 S MAIN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone:
Date: 06-16-2025
Inspector: Marlin Thomas
Permit: FSP-016-000541 (Food Service)
Violation
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed personal drink stored on food contact surfaces/food prep areas
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed food debris on bottom of reach in coolers/freezers
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed food debris on floors

Chick-Fil-A of Statesboro (Score: 96, Routine)
Address: 352 E NORTHSIDE DR STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone:
Date: 06-13-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: FSP-016-000061 (Food Service)
Violation
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed foods & debris on floors. CA: clean floors
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed flies in the food prep area.

Wendy's (Score: 84, Routine)
Address: 500 FAIR RD STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone:
Date: 06-13-2025
Inspector: Adreanna Konadu
Permit: FSP-016-000182 (Food Service)
Violation
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?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed organic build-up on ice machine baffle. CA: Advised PIC to clean & sanitize. Will follow up during next inspection.
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Code: Points: 9
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed walk-in cooler cold holding TCS foods above 41 F. COS: Foods were discarded.
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?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed spicy chicken nuggets being hot held under 135F. COS: Food discarded.
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 – good repair & calibration (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed walk-in cooler with an ambient temperature of 44F. CA: Facility must repair to cold hold TCS foods at 41F or below. COS: PIC called technician to repair unit. WIC repaired on 6/13/25 at 4:04PM. Approved to use WIC during full operation.

Holiday Inn Express- Statesboro (Score: 93, Routine)
Address: 425 S MAIN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458
Phone: (912) 205-5999
Date: 06-13-2025
Inspector: Marlin Thomas
Permit: FSP-016-000539 (Food Service)
Violation
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed hand sink without paper towels
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed apples stored on floor—All food items must be 6" off Floor

Bryan County

Woodland Trail Amenity Center Pool (Large) (Score: 100, Permit/Opening)
Address: 328 FOXTAIL DR RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (843) 459-0763
Date: 06-18-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: SPP-015-000072 (Swimming Pool)

Travelodge (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 4120 HWY 17 RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone:
Date: 06-17-2025
Inspector: Joshua Gradous
Permit: TAP-015-000014 (Tourist Accommodation)

Jalapenos Mex Grill #7 (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 60 EXCHANGE STE C1 RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 459-1022
Date: 06-17-2025
Inspector: Joshua Gradous
Permit: FSP-015-000061 (Food Service)

Bubba's Bistro (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 3881 HIGHWAY 17 RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 756-3535
Date: 06-17-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: FSP-015-000074 (Food Service)

Pizza Hut (Valor Huts PH of GA LLC) (Score: 87, Routine)
Address: 60 EXCHANGE ST STE B-4 RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 459-0590
Date: 06-17-2025
Inspector: Joshua Gradous
Permit: FSP-015-000114 (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 that facility could not provided ServSafe certification. CA: Ensure that Facility has a current employee with ServeSafe posted for the public to view.
2-2A – management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) – responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA documents were provided. Fill out documents and keep documents at facility for DPH to view.
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed that handwashing sink in back had a pizza slicer stored in it. Sink was also full of water and is currently clogged. CA repair sink so that clog is removed and sink drains correctly. CA ensure that no items/trash/utensils ETC are placed into handwashing sink.
2-2E – response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
511-6-1.03(6) – clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. CA: EH provided facility with clean up procedure.
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(5)(k) – controlling pests (pf, c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed Flies flying in main kitchen area. CA: Reach out to pest control for prevention options.

Grounds and Rounds (Score: 100, Initial)
Address: 55 MUSTANG RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 445-1502
Date: 06-17-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: FSP-015-000299 (Food Service)

Woodland Trail Amenity Center Small Pool (Score: 100, Permit/Opening)
Address: 328 FOXTRAIL DR RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (843) 459-0763
Date: 06-17-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: SPP-015-000080 (Swimming Pool)

Shogun Japanese Restaurant Inc. (Score: 95, Routine)
Address: 9701 FORD AVE STE 101 RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone:
Date: 06-13-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: FSP-015-000073 (Food Service)
Violation
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed an employee hand wash sink that is inaccessible due flat metal pans sitting in the sink. CA: Do not store anything inside or in front of the employee hand wash sink…it must always be accessible for hand washing.
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 green build-up and dirt build-up on tiles of dining room. C.A. Make sure facility is clean and free of dirt and debris.

Himalayan Curry Kitchen (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 10074 FORD AVE RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (912) 459-1943
Date: 06-13-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: FSP-015-000176 (Food Service)

Cottenham Tavern and Market (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 2267 HARBORVIEW DR RICHMOND HILL, GA 31324
Phone: (585) 622-1225
Date: 06-13-2025
Inspector: Steven Bragg
Permit: FSP-015-000260 (Food Service)

Candler County

THE POND HOUSE (Score: 90, Routine)
Address: 1320 CRABBY LN METTER, GA 30439
Phone: (912) 687-2035
Date: 06-18-2025
Inspector: Karen Anderson
Permit: FSP-021-000106 (Food Service)
Violation
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.06(2)(o) – using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed an employee apron stored in the handwashing sink by the prep sink. COS The apron was removed. CA The hand washing sink is used for hand washing only.
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(a) – handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed no soap at the hand washing sink by the prep sink. CA The batteries need to be replaced on automatic dispensers and soap placed in the dispenser
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink by the prep sink. COS Paper towels were placed a the hand washing station.
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep table. CA Wet wiping cloths must be stored in a sanitizer solution between uses.

American Inn (Score: 94, Routine)
Address: 850 S LEWIS ST METTER, GA 30439
Phone: (912) 685-7071
Date: 06-16-2025
Inspector: Karen Anderson
Permit: TAP-021-000001 (Tourist Accommodation)
Violation
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 NotesObserved the bathroom door frame busted in room 106
17 – proper ventilation; no sign of mold, mildew, odors or moisture
511-6-2-.08(5) – toilet and bathing ventilation
Code: Points: 2
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector NotesObserved mold growth on the ceiling of the bathrooms in 103 & 106. The exhaust fan not working in rooms 103 & 106
25 – floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors clean, and in good repair; appropriate for location and operation
511-6-2-.14(1) – floors, walls, and ceilings
Code: Points: 2
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector NotesObserved a hole in the ceiling by the vanity and a ceiling stained from a leak in room 103. The tile underneath the vanity has fallen of the wall in 106. The window is busted in room 106.

Garden Inn & Suites (Score: 98, Routine)
Address: 720 S LEWIS ST METTER, GA 30439
Phone: (912) 685-2700
Date: 06-16-2025
Inspector: Karen Anderson
Permit: TAP-021-000005 (Tourist Accommodation)
Violation
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 NotesThe was a tiny hole observed on the shower wall in room 102 and a ceiling stain in the bathroom of room 102

Effingham County

Simply Southern Caterers of Effingham LLC. (Score: 90, Routine)
Address: 606 N LAUREL ST SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Phone: (912) 228-0561
Date: 06-18-2025
Inspector: Jermell Reedy
Permit: FSP-051-000345 (Food Service)
Violation
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed employee bottled drinks (water, Dr. Pepper, Yoo-hoo) stored inside a Reach In Cooler, on the bottom shelf, next to facility milk and other food items.
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(6)(n) – manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed the dishwasher machine not pull any concentration of sanitizer. CA: Work order was placed. Machine will not be used until repaired and verified by Effingham County EH.
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 – single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed to-go plates, containers, jugs and cups store don the floor in the dry storage room, hallway leading to the dry storage room, and in the corner of the cashier area next to the ice bin.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed an employee cellphone stored atop a prep counter near the stove in the kitchen area. Observed an employee drink (with a lid and a straw) stored atop a cart, next to and above facility food items.

Rolling Alley (Score: 100, Initial)
Address: 506 N PINE ST UNIT D SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Phone: (912) 441-7400
Date: 06-18-2025
Inspector: Jermell Reedy
Permit: FSP-051-000416 (Food Service)

13 Stars Event Venue (Score: 100, Initial)
Address: 122 N LAUREL ST SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Phone: (912) 704-2082
Date: 06-18-2025
Inspector: Jermell Reedy
Permit: FSP-051-000429 (Food Service)

The Tin Fin Restaurant (Score: 97, Routine)
Address: 6014 S HWY 21 UNIT D RINCON, GA 31326
Phone: (912) 295-5837
Date: 06-17-2025
Inspector: Jermell Reedy
Permit: FSP-051-000039 (Food Service)
Violation
11C – approved thawing methods used
511-6-1.04(6)(c) – thawing (c)
Code: Points: 3
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed multiple containers of raw fish and beef, thawing in a prep sink. Not all items were under the running water.

Pizza Hut (Score: 100, Routine)
Address: 1451 S 21 HWY SPRINGFIELD, GA 31329
Phone:
Date: 06-17-2025
Inspector: Logan Swope
Permit: FSP-051-000422 (Food Service)

Omelette Cafe (Score: 94, Routine)
Address: 410 S COLUMBIA AVE STE AA RINCON, GA 31326
Phone: (912) 826-1188
Date: 06-16-2025
Inspector: Jermell Reedy
Permit: FSP-051-000091 (Food Service)
Violation
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Code: Points: 4
Points: Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed no sanitizer reading at the dish machine. CA: Work order placed. PIC informed that machine CANNNOT BE USED until repaired and verified by Effingham Environmental Health.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(4)(b) – designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: Yes
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed multiple employee items throughout the facility placed on or near food items (Employee phone next to bread, employee headphones near bread, employee shelf above and next to facility gloves).
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
511-6-1.07(3)(f) – lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)
Code: Points: 1
Points: Corrected during inspection?: No
Corrected? Repeat: No
Repeat? Inspector Notes: Observed a blown light in the kitchen above the ice machine.

Emanuel County

No Inspection Reports

Evans County

No Inspection Reports

Jenkins County

No Inspection Reports

Screven County

No Inspection Reports

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