Doug's Place of Emerson Drive Thru

108 Gaston Westbrook Ave, Emerson, GA 30137

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Doug's Place of Emerson Drive Thru stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 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.

The pattern that stands out is “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Emerson restaurant, which scores around 91. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed recently used sanitizer bucket left on prep top counter above food ingredients. CA: toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles COS: Staff moved bucket to proper location

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal drink unopened stored in reach-in cooler above foods being served in the facility. CA: Employee personal items should be stored in a designated area to prevent contamination COS: Employee moved the drink to a designated area

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS food improperly hot holding in warmer cabinet. CA: Proper hot holding temps for TCS foods is 135 degrees F or above after proper cook temp was achieved. COS: Items were reheated to 165 degrees F and were placed in warmer to maintain proper holding temps, see temp log.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding in prep top/RIC. CA: Proper cold holding temps for TCS food items is 41 degrees F or below. COS: Items were moved to WIF to rapidly cool, see temp log.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cornbread stored in single service to-go containers in WIF. Observed card board being used as shelving liner in WIC, under prep top tables, and on fryer area. CA: Single service items should not be used to store food in or on. COS: Corn bread was transferred to a proper container. Card board liners were removed.

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed in use chemical spray bottles stored on prep tops and hanging from shelf above produce prep sink as well as above food and clean utensils in dry storage room. CA: PIC moved spray bottles and will have dry stock room organized to have toxics on bottom shelves

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed CFSM cert or facility expired in 2024. PIC stated owner has them registering for a class. CA: Both facilities must have a CFSM certificate available

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

Jun 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed homemade potato salad in reach-in cooler date marked for 6/16/24. Discard date should've been 6/22/24 but was still in cooler. CA: PIC had potato salad discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Doug's Place of Emerson Drive Thru last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Doug's Place of Emerson Drive Thru on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Doug's Place of Emerson Drive Thru?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Doug's Place of Emerson Drive Thru.

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

Doug's Place of Emerson Drive Thru most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Emerson average of 91.

Has Doug's Place of Emerson Drive Thru's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Doug's Place of Emerson Drive Thru 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 of Emerson Drive Thru 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 of Emerson Drive Thru inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Doug's Place of Emerson Drive Thru is inspected around three times per year on average.

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