Carl House

1176 Atlanta Hwy, Auburn, GA 30011

Catering

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Carl House has three inspections in the public record. Carl House was last inspected on Dec 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Carl House's latest score is in line with the Auburn average of 90. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Ortho orthene fire ant killer on storage rack in outside storage shed where walk in cooler and walk in freezer and extra dry storage is kept. CA - All pesticide must be applied by a certified pest control operator.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Mushroom gravy with prep date of 4/13 and held past 7 days in prep cooler. CA - Ready to eat foods must be discarded after 7 days. Person in charge discarded ready to eat mushroom gravy being cold held in prep cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Stacking wet plastic containers. Allow containers to completely air dry before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Ice machine not in good repair. Remove any unused equipment. Replace with NSF commercial ice machine.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Multiple cartons of expired half and half creamer with expiration date June 20, 2024 in walk in cooler. CA - Person in charge discarded expired half and half creamer.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles by dish machine porous and not smooth and easily cleanable. Replace with approved smooth and easily cleanable ceiling tiles.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Ice machine not in good repair. Remove any unused equipment. Replace only with NSF commercial ice machine.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carl House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carl House on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carl House?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carl House.

How does Carl House compare to other restaurants in Auburn?

Carl House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Auburn average of 90.

Has Carl House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Carl House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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