Cookout Burger
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Cookout Burger has six inspections in the public record. Cookout Burger was last inspected on Apr 1, 2026. 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.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Cookout Burger's latest score of 100 sits above the Milledgeville average of 90. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Sep 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed uncooked hotdogs at 52F in prep top cooler. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Mar 3, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee without proper hair restraint. 511-6-1.03(5)(i) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) Hair Restraints. 1. 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. 2. This does not apply to employees such as counter staff who only serve beverages and wrapped or packaged foods, hostesses, and wait staff if they present a minimal risk of contaminating exposed food, clean utensils and linens and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: observed broken tiles by the fryer . 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC was informed. Education was provided.
90
Sep 4, 2024
Followup
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed white mold like or fungus like substance on bananas in main kitchen. 511-6-1.04(1) - Safe, unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) (1) Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(1)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed tomatoes at 46 degrees in prep top cooler. Observed cheese at 50 degrees in preptop cooler. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: observed broken tiles by the fryer . 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC was informed. Education was provided.
70
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: observed broken tiles by the fryer . 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. PIC was informed.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in the air vents in main kitchen area. 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, System Vents, designed to prevent contamination (C) (j) Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, System Vents. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems shall be designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment, or utensils. PIC was informed.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Previous inspection report was not posted. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC was informed and education was provided
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cookout Burger last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cookout Burger on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cookout Burger?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cookout Burger.
How does Cookout Burger compare to other restaurants in Milledgeville?
Cookout Burger most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Milledgeville average of 90.
Has Cookout Burger's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cookout Burger have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cookout Burger 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 Cookout Burger inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cookout Burger is inspected around three times per year on average.
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