Carey Hilliard's Restaurant

198 Pooler Pkwy, Pooler, GA 31322

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Carey Hilliard's Restaurant has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

Carey Hilliard's Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Pooler restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed no covered trash receptacle provided in women's restroom stalls. RCA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.

511-6-1.06(5)(h)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed shrimp salad stored in container in bottom of prep-top cooler without common name of food. Observed containers of breaded fish and scallops, tartar sauce stored in walk-in cooler without the common name of the food labeled. RCA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

May 21, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed high temperature dishwasher temping below required hot temperatures for sanitizing. After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be sanitized in: Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled through equipment that is set up achieving a utensil surface temperature of 160ºF (71ºC). RA: Instructed PIC to cease usage of dishwashing machine. 3-comp sink will be used until warewasher is repaired.

511-6-1.05(6)(l)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items held on ice and in walk in cooler that were above 41F. COS: Items were disposed of. New shipment of food that came in 30 minutes prior to inspection were moved to freezer. PIC provided EHS with invoice showing items that were delivered.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cook hamburger in steam well below 135F. COS item was disposed of.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed that facility was not able to produce quaternary ammonium testing strips. RCA: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed mildew like substance along floors and wall in dish washing area. Observed Black build up underneath fryers and grill area. CA clean areas and remove mildew by 5/31/25

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Feb 1, 2024

Routine

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

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee put on gloves without first washing hands. Also observed employee turn of sink faucet without using a clean barrier after washing hands. COS: PIC had employee rewash hands and will educate all employees on when to wash as well as the proper handwashing procedure. 2. Food employees shall use the following cleaning procedure in the order stated to clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms, including surrogate prosthetic devices for hands and arms: (i) Rinse under clean, running warm water; P (ii) Apply an amount of cleaning compound recommended by the cleaning compound manufacturer; P (iii) Rub together vigorously for at least 10 to 15 seconds while: (I) Paying particular attention to removing soil from underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure,...

511-6-1.03(5)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cups used as scoops for individual portioning of tartar sauce and other sauces. The scoops had not been used yet so food was not discarded. CA/COS: PIC removed cups as scoops and will educate employees on proper scooping methods/utensils.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carey Hilliard's Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carey Hilliard's Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carey Hilliard's Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carey Hilliard's Restaurant.

How does Carey Hilliard's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Pooler?

Carey Hilliard's Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pooler average of 88.

Has Carey Hilliard's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carey Hilliard's Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Carey Hilliard's Restaurant 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 Carey Hilliard's Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carey Hilliard's Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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