278 South

3716 A Atlanta Hwy, Hiram, GA 30141

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at 278 South, the earliest from 2024. On Nov 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

278 South scores about where you'd expect for a Hiram restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple RTE food items held past date mark label (Chicken salad, and cheese). COS: PIC discarded food items. CA: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

May 19, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handling food without a hari restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: PIC provided a proper hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several containers stacked without being properly air dried. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC had dishes rewashed and properly air dried.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of corn starch and juices stored directly on floor in dry storage. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. CA: PIC moved boxes to be 6" off floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw patties tightly covered in pans in walk in cooler reading at a temperature above 41. PIC stated that the items had not been cooler longer than 4 hours. CA: PIC placed patties in reach in freezer to rapidly cool down.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

May 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed microwave not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Discussed with manager, microwave cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored on cutting board of prep top cooler. CA: Cup was removed.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 278 South last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 278 South on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does 278 South compare to other restaurants in Hiram?

278 South most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Hiram average of 91.

Has 278 South's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 278 South have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 278 South means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is 278 South inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 278 South is inspected around three times per year on average.

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