Below are some of the food service establishments inspected by the Bulloch County Health Department in May. The health department scores on a 100 percentile scale. Kitchens are inspected at least every four months and score sheets must be made public. Each report includes a score and selected comments from the health inspector. All dining establishments are located in Statesboro unless otherwise noted. To see all restaurant scores, visit dph.georgia.gov/environmental-health-inspections and select Bulloch County.
May 22
➤ William James Elks Lodge #1346, 335 James Street
▲ Score: 94
Establishment has been found to not have a CFSM employed. Foodservice establishments must employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in DPH regulations to ensure food safety is controlled within the foodservice establishment during business hours. Correct by 06/01. Inspector: Quentin Smith.
May 23
➤ Eagle’s Nest, 225 Lanier Drive
▲ Score: 90
Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Milk stored in reach-in cooler observed to be removed from original packaging with no date listed. Pots and utensils observed to be stored and dried in sink. Ice observed to have accumulated in bottom of reach-in cooler. Inspector: Laura Robinson.
➤ Eggs Up Grill, 137 Tormenta Way
▲ Score: 100 (New)
Inspector: Aaron Jump.
➤ Gas Mart, 250 Forest Drive / PO Box 7992
▲ Score: 91
Can opener and deli meat slicer blades observed to have debris on them. Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils must be clean in appearance and touch. Correct by 06/02. Butter and sliced cheese observed in walk-in refrigerator past expiration date. Corrected on site and personnel discarded items. Inspector: Smith.
➤ Tandoor & Tap, 40 East Main Street
▲ Score: 92
Ensure hand washing sinks are blocked with plastic containers. Hand washing sinks must be directly accessible to employees to wash their hands. Fix on site. Ensure ice is removed from hand washing sinks. Hand washing sinks must only be used for hand washing. Fix on site. Ensure non-food contact surface sanitizer is used to clean tables. Must be safe for food contact surfaces. e.g. chlorine, quaternary ammonia, or sinks and surfaces. Also, product appropriate test strips must be stocked and used. Fix on site. Switch to quaternary tablets. Inspector: Jump.
May 24
➤ 180 Fitness, 4 College Plaza
▲ Score: 94
Fruit mixes must be discarded within 7 days of opening. Corrected on site. Unlabeled mixes discarded. Modified piping confirmed to be free of air gaps. Backflow Prevention Air Gaps. Air gaps between the water inlet and the flood level edge of plumbing fixtures, equipment, or nonfood equipment must be at least twice the diameter of the water inlet and not less than 1 inch (25 mm). Correct by May 31. Inspector: Jump.
➤ Bulloch County Senior Center, 235 Grenade St.
▲ Score: 92
All chemical bottles must be labeled with the common name. Example: Dishwashing detergent, Bleach, etc. Correct on site. Each disinfectant must have the appropriate disinfectant test strip. Example: Chlorine test strips if using bleach, Quat test strips if using Quat or Steramine disinfectants. Inspector: JUMP.
➤ Comfort Inn & Suites, 17870 Highway 67
▲ Score: 94
Observed broken thermometer inside freezer. Observed liquid spilled in bottom of freezer. Observed damage to baseboards and walls. Inspector: Merlin Thomas.
➤ Hampton Inn Statesboro, 350 Brampton Ave.
▲ Score: 99
Food debris was found in the bottom of the reach-in cooler. Inspector: Thomas.
➤ Home2 Suites, 1576 Brampton Avenue
▲ Score: 100
Inspector: Thomas.
➤ Uncle Shug’s Chicken Barn, 12399 Highway 301 South, Suite A
▲ Score: 87
Uncle Shug’s Chicken Barn, 12399 Highway 301 South, Suite A Score: 87
Observed chicken dip liquid uncovered and unprotected from environmental contamination. Food should be stored in a package, covered container, or wrapping, except loosely covered or uncovered containers for cooling food, if protected from overhead contamination. Correct by 05/27. Observed disposable containers covered with food debris. Disposable and single-use products should be stored in a clean, dry area not exposed to splashes, dust, or other contamination. Correct by 05/24. Observed no disinfectant test strips in facility. Test kits or other devices that accurately measure disinfectant concentration in mg/L should be provided. Correct by 06/03. Observed debris on and around utensils, walk-in refrigerator, and food storage racks. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment should be kept free of dust, dirt, food remains, and other debris accumulation. Correct by 05/27. Excessive accumulation of food, debris, and grease observed on floors and walls throughout the facility. Clean floors, walls, and equipment. Correct by May 27th. Large infestation of flies in kitchen. Presence of insects, rodents, and other pests should be controlled and minimized within facility. Correct by May 27th. Inspector: Smith.
➤ Zaxby’s, 502 Fair Road
▲ Score: 92
Salad prep top cooler observed to be uncovered. Corrected on site. Personnel covered food. Ice maker observed to have organic material buildup. All food contact surfaces must be visually and tactilely clean. Equipment in main kitchen area observed to have food debris buildup. Non-food contact surfaces of equipment must be free of dust, dirt, food debris, and other debris buildup. Corrected by May 27th. Food debris observed to have buildup on floor in fry area. Corrected on site. Personnel cleaned area. Inspector: Smith.
May 28
➤ Chick-fil-A, GSU Union, PO Box 8138
▲ Score: 99
A small amount of buildup was observed in the bottom of the oven. Inspector: Thomas.
➤ Orchid Cuisine, 1525 Fair Road, Suite 104
▲ Score: 78
Observed food service employee washing towels in hand washing sink and wiping counters with those towels. Hand washing sink should only be used for hand washing. Corrected on site. Observed food service employee removing wet towels from food prep table, rinsing in hand washing sink, then wiping counters with those towels. Counters should be wiped down to allow proper contact time with sanitizer. Sanitizer bucket observed to have no sanitizer detected and contained dish soap. Bucket detected proper sanitizer with test strips and replaced with bleach only. Corrected on site. Witnessed sushi rice with internal temperature of 93°F and “Time of Sanitation Control” policy not present or followed. Witnessed fried rice remaining hot with internal temperature of 116°F. Corrected on site. Out of temperature rice discarded. Witnessed wet wipes stored on food prep surface and wet wipes stored on side of sanitizer bucket. Corrected on site. Observed large amounts of food residue piled up on cookware, warming unit, lower shelves and refrigerator door. Observed trash and residue scattered around multiple trash bins in rear. Trash bins have large holes allowing pests to get in. Correct by June 28th. Inspector: Jump up.
➤ Stoner’s Pizza Joint, 701 Piedmont Loop
▲ Score: 84
Observed uncovered food on cooler shelves. Observed dirty can opener blades. Observed potentially hazardous food stored above 41 degrees F. Observed food scoops stored in contact with food. Observed food debris, dirt, and mold in reach-in coolers. Observed soiled hand washing sink. Observed dirt and food debris on the floor. Inspector: Thomas.
➤ Wingstop, 582 Brannen Street, Suite C
▲ Score: 100 (New)
Inspector: Jump.
