Cow Tipper's Burger Company

216 N Madison Ave, Douglas, GA 31533

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Cow Tipper's Burger Company appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.

Restaurants in Douglas average 91, so Cow Tipper's Burger Company trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed spray bottle by ptc and 2 bottles behind bar area unlabeled with chemical ingredient. Place common name on all chemical spray bottles.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no consistent date marking procedures. Date all products once taken out of original packaging and discard within 7 days. Same for when you cook foods, date and discard within 7 days.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed celery and cooked bacon not covered under the PTC reach in. All foods must be kept covered and properly dated.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed new cooking oil being stored on the floor of the main kitchen. Keep all foods and food related products 6 inches off the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 6-2 Observed out of date prepared food items in the walk in cooler, also noted products with no use by dates.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 15 C The inside surfaces of the microwave in the main kitchen section has old residue.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: 1-2 B Firms serv safe permit was not posted.

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: 12 A Noted water leak from ceiling in the walk in cooler = potential for contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Can opener blade heavily soiled with old food debris, need to clean can opener blade and clean at a frequency to prevent buildup in the future.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Jul 3, 2024

Followup

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Inspector notes: Observed employee using a drink cup to dip ice out of the ice machine, hands were in direct contact with the ice. CA: Use designated ice scoop when getting ice from the machine.

511-6-1.04(4)(a)

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed several items in the walk-in cooler out of temp, also notes several items out of date in the prep top cooler, see temps in temperature section. All items in cold holding should be at a temp of 41' or below. Chicken and beef were being moved to another reach in cooler and items in prep top cooler were trashed. Repair person was contacted while I was there, and they are coming today.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed excessive food splatter on microwave ceiling in main kitchen. Splatter poses a potential contamination risk to items heated. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned/sanitized every 4 hours or at a rate to prevent build up. Advised deep cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed prepared foods stored in reach in coolers throughout main kitchen and walk in cooler with no form of date marking (i.e., chicken, green beans, baked beans etc.). All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: No hanging thermometers in cooling units, need to place temp measuring devices in all cooling units.

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 5 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed prepared foods stored in reach in coolers throughout main kitchen with no form of date marking (i.e., chicken, pork chops, shrimp, pico, etc.). All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed equipment and flooring near equipment to be heavily soiled/covered with grease buildup. Advised degreasing and deep cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored uncovered in reach in coolers throughout main kitchen (i.e., chicken, shrimp, batter). All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavily soiled reach in cooler shelves throughout kitchen and storage areas. Advised deep cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavily soiled gaskets (encrusted with excessive mold-like build up, slimy residue, and food debris) on reach in coolers and walk in cooler throughout facility. Advised deep cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cow Tipper's Burger Company last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cow Tipper's Burger Company on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cow Tipper's Burger Company?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cow Tipper's Burger Company.

How does Cow Tipper's Burger Company compare to other restaurants in Douglas?

Cow Tipper's Burger Company most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Douglas average of 91.

Has Cow Tipper's Burger Company's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cow Tipper's Burger Company have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cow Tipper's Burger Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cow Tipper's Burger Company inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cow Tipper's Burger Company is inspected around three times per year on average.

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