The following are among the food service establishments inspected in September and October by the Bulloch County Health Department. The department scores on a 100-percentile scale. Kitchens are inspected at least every four months and are required to post their score sheets in public. The score and selected comments from health inspectors are included in each report. All eating establishments are located in Statesboro, except where noted. To view all restaurant scores, visit www.bullochhealthdepartment.com.
Oct. 12
Ryan's Buffet and Grill, 806 Highway 80 East Score: 85
No sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets. Label bulk storage — sugar and brown sugar. Need new thermometer in walk-in cooler. Keep wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Discard damaged utensils. Clean walls and drain pipe in walk-in cooler. clean vent covers in dish room. Inspector: Street.
Oct. 15
Ryan's Buffet and Grill, 806 Highway 80 East Score: 91 (Reinspection)
clean inside of ice machine at wall station. Ensure employees wear clean uniforms. Inspector: Street.
Oct. 13
Dairy Queen, 217 Oak Street Score: 95
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses; corrected on-site. Store clean utensils with handles up. Two inside cabinet surfaces have pitted areas. Scoops must have handles. Exceptionally clean. Great job. Inspector: McKanna.
Oct. 14
Sonic Drive In, 322 South Main Street Score: 90
Cover all food items when not in use. Get thermometers in all coolers and freezers. Clean shelves in walk-in cooler. Clean floors under and around all equipment. Clean floors in walk-in cooler and freezer. Clean AC vents. Inspector: Thomas.
Oct. 18
The Coffee Wagon, 1367 M.L. Miller Road, Brooklet Score: 100
Inspector: Thomas.
Oct. 19
Checkers Drive-In, Starr-Chex, LLC, 701 Northside Drive East Score: 88
Fries noted touching bare hands of food employee. Single-use gloves not changed after touching clothing. Repair surfaces of ice maker. Repair walk-in cooler gasket. Walls behind sinks need repainting. Wall behind hamburger freezer needs cleaning. Inspector: McKanna.
Oct. 21
Checkers Drive-In, Starr-Chex, LLC, 701 Northside Drive East Score: 88 (Reinspection)
Personal beverage without lid and straw noted on top of meat freezer. Cleaner spray bottles unlabeled. Single-use gloves not changed after cleaning counter with sanitizer. Clean back splash behind ware-washing sinks. Clean wall beside meat freezer. Inspector: McKanna.
Oct. 19
Willie's Fast Food Restaurant, 139 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Score: 9
Label bulk storage bowls. Keep raw foods stored below ready-to-eat foods. Paint or seal raw wood. Repair floor where needed. Inspector: Street.
Oct. 20
2 Fish and 5 Loaves of Bread, P.O. Box 2558 Score: 96
Need hand towels at hand sink. Inspector: Street.
Ogeechee Tech Bookstore, 1 Joe Kennedy Boulevard Score: 93
Get thermometers in all coolers and freezers. All personal food items must be stored separate from other food items. Clean bottoms of coolers. Inspector: Thomas.
Statesboro Millhouse, 1301 Statesboro Place Drive Score: 86
Personal beverages noted next to plates and on prep areas; corrected on-site. Store bread, prep bins covered. Label all bulk or secondary containers. Store clean utensils turned the same way. Air-dry items completely before stacking. Store plates inverted or covered; corrected on-site. Repair cracks in sink. Resurface or replace cutting boards. Discard damaged utensils. Wooden surfaces should be made non-porous and smooth. Repair glass cooler door. Clean and repair floors, walls and ceiling where needed. Inspector: McKanna.
Oct. 22
Statesboro Millhouse, 1301 Statesboro Place Drive Score: 94 (Reinspection)
Cover all sauces/gravy/soups. Store clean utensils turned the same way. Air-dry items completely before stacking. Store plates inverted or covered. Great Job. Inspector: McKanna.
Oct. 21
Applebee's, 804 U.S. Highway 80 East Score: 95
Dirty and clean utensils mixed. Chopper blades have a build-up; corrected on-site. Replace or resurface cutting boards. Discard melted/broken lids, spatulas, etc. Inspector: McKanna.
Fordham's Farmhouse, Restaurant, 23657 Highway 80 East Score: 90
Inside of ice machine needs sanitizing and cleaning. Relabel bulk storage units. Keep utensil storage bins cleaned. Remove damaged utensils. Need test strips for ammonia sanitizer. Fix walls and floor where needed. Need to install new A/C filter. Inspector: Street.
Oct. 22
El Rinconcito, 2 College Plaza Score: 96
Eggs stored above ready-to-eat foods. Store utensils turned the same way to prevent contamination. Very clean. Great job. Inspector: McKanna.
Horsing Around Cafe — Statesboro Flea Market, 158 East Parrish Street Score: 90
Don't store chemicals/cleaners in hand sink. Get paper towels at hand sink. Cover butter when not in use. Repair hand sink — leaking. Inspector: Thomas.
Larry's Giant Subs, 620 Fair Road Score: 93
Clean tongs. Post most recent inspection at drive-thru. Clean cutting board on slicer table next to hand sink. Clean sliding door channels on display cooler. Inspector: McKanna.
Lily's Cafe, 40 East Main Street Score: 98 (New)
Invert all dishes, pots, pans to protect serving surface. Clean out reach-in cooler in corner. Inspector: Thomas.
Mangiamo, 336 South Main Street Score: 96
All personal drinks must have lid and straw. Do not store personal drinks near food items or on food prep surfaces. Inspector: Thomas.
R.J.'s Seafood & Steaks, 434 South Main Street Score: 90
Chemicals and cleaners must be stored separately from food contact surfaces — food containers. Must store wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Hand sink fixture not cleanable. Clean racks in walk-in cooler. Grease drops on hood in second kitchen area. Clean walls and floor where needed. Inspector: Street.
Oct. 25
Heavenly Ham, 607 Brannen Street Score: 96
Label small packages of ham in walk-in cooler. Protect single-service items — cups, bowls. Inspector: Thomas.
Oct. 26
The Beaver House, 121 South Main Street Score: 91
Keep food contact surfaces clean — spoons, forks, utensils. Keep stored utensils clean. clean outside of equipment — fryers, shelves, etc. Repair damaged walls, floor where needed. Rusty surfaces in kitchen. Clean walls, floor and ceiling where needed. Inspector: Street.
Heritage Inn, 307 Jones Mill Road Score: 98
Store clean plates inverted to prevent contamination; corrected on-site. Repair any chipped paint or cracked tiles/caulking. Super job. Very clean. All violations from previous inspection corrected. Inspector: McKanna.
Lillie's Courtyard Cafe — at EGRMC, 1499 Fair Road Score: 92
Cover all food items when not in use. All cloths must be stored in sanitizing solution when not in use. Clean floors in walk-in cooler under and around all shelves. Inspector: Thomas.
Nessmith-Lane Catering, P.O. Box 8118 Score: 91
All personal drinks must have designated area separate from food prep areas and food items. All personal drinks must have lid and straw. Label bottles of water. Clean floors under and around all equipment. Clean floors in cooler under shelves. Inspector: Thomas.
Papa John's Pizza, 620 Fair Road Score: 94
Do not store personal drinks in cooler. Repair cooler door handle and handles to pizza line coolers. Need air gaps at prep and dish-washing sink. Inspector: Wiggins.
Subway #3215, 510 South Main Street Score: 93
Thermometers must be in view while inside coolers. Store coffee filters in plastic bag or nonabsorbent container. Keep water catch basin under fountain drink machine. Clean hand sink. Clean floor where needed — corners. Inspector: Street.
Oct. 27
Forest Heights Country Club, 3772 Country Club Road Score: 88
All personal drinks must have lid and straw. Cover all food items when not in use. All potentially-hazardous food items must have seven-day discard date. Inspector: Thomas.
Oct. 28
Forest Heights Country Club, 3772 Country Club Road Score: 95 (Reinspection)
store scoops handle-up in all food items. Clean floors in freezer. Repair seal at back door to prevent bug and rodent intrusion. Inspector: Thomas.
Manny's/Quality Inn, 230 South Main Street Score: 91
Must have soap at hand sink. All cloths must be stored in sanitizer or dirty towel bins. All scoops must have handles. Replace any missing floor tiles. Inspector: Thomas.
No. 1 Chinese Restaurant, 107 East Parrish Street Score: 91
Store soaps and cleaners away from prep and food containers; corrected on-site. Store utensils handle-up to prevent contamination. Store clean utensils away from dirty utensils to prevent contamination. Do not use tape on utensils. Scoops must have handles. Clean under sinks and equipment. Clean drains. Very nice. Inspector: McKanna.
Sonic at Buckhead, 880 Buckhead Drive Score: 91
Ice machine inside area where ice dumps needs sanitizing and cleaning. Keep coffee filters protected in storage. Clean floor and drain in front area. Inspector: Street.
Taco Bell, 729 Northside Drive Score: 96
Cover all food items when not in use. Inspector: Thomas.
Big Mamoo's Cafe, 15 Main Street, Register, Score: 96
All potentially-hazardous food items must have seven-day discard date. Good Job. Inspector: Thomas.
Bruster's Real Ice Cream/Nathan's Hotdogs, 600 Lovett Road Score: 97
Store boxes of lids to prevent contamination. Observed single-service articles handled, displayed or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Rusted shelving noted under cleaners. Broken bowl on food processor. Need test strips for sanitizer. Clean outer housing of processor. Clean cooler gasket by fryer. Inspector: McKanna.
Burger King #14614, 602 Fair Road Score: 90
Clean slicers thoroughly. All food items must be six inches off floor. Protect all single-service items. Clean floors in cooler/freezer. Inspector: Thomas.
LLCFire Cannon, , dba Firehouse Subs, 600 Brannen Street Suite B Score: 94
All potentially-hazardous food items must have a seven-day discard date. Inspector: Thomas
compiled by Rheneta A. Washington Ward