Doug's Place

696 Highway 293, Emerson, GA 30137

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Doug's Place has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 10, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to other Emerson restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

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 dishes actively being done in dish machine as well as 3 comp sink with no measurable sanitizer solution. CA: A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling COS: Employees made new sanitizer water in 3 comp and verified it was at the required ppm. Employees hooked up a sanitizer to dish machine and ran a cycle to verify it was working appropriately

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a large quantity of dishes being wet stacked throughout the dish room. CA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils should be placed in a self draining position to allow complete air drying before use COS: PIC had staff reclean dishes and begin air drying appropriately

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding in WIC (see temp log). CA: TCS foods must be cold held at or below 41 degrees F. COS: All TCS foods were discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed all CFSM certs available expired over a year ago. CA: Facility is setting up a class to have all employees certified in April. No specific date or class set up yet

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Observed several employee drinks throughout kitchen not stored in approved single service cup with lid and straw and two personal yeti style cups on dry storage shelving with food. CA: All employee drinks must be stored in single service cup with lid and straw and stored to prevent contamination

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jun 26, 2024

Routine

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

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chemical bottles in clear spray bottles not labeled with common name of cleaner. CA: PIC had employee label bottles

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed several employee personal items stored in reach-in coolers and freezers. CA: Discussed with PIC that all employee items need a designated area to prevent contamination of food. PIC moved items to a container in the bottom shelf

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed bags of cream corn thawing in produce sink, sitting in cold water. CA: Discussed with PIC proper thawing methods of thawing under running water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doug's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doug's Place on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Doug's Place compare to other restaurants in Emerson?

Doug's Place most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Emerson average of 91.

Has Doug's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doug's Place have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Doug's Place 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 Doug's Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Doug's Place is inspected around two times per year on average.

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