Guthrie's
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
Guthrie's appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Locust Grove restaurants, the typical score is 78; Guthrie's is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees in the kitchen prepping/cooking food items without proper 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.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed mold build up/accumulation above the three compartment sink. The caulking must be removed, clean/sanitized, and recalked by 1/15/26.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed women's restroom without a trash can with a lid. CA- PIC will need to purchase a lid for the trash can in the women's restroom.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a few ceiling tiles in the lobby in need of cleaning or replacing due to dust build up.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a few flies in the kitchen, front of the facility, and the dining room. PIC stated that the Pest Control company is scheduled to install a fly light by the mop sink next week to help control the flies. Please send a copy of the detailed pest control report to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed a bulk container on the front end with a white substance. The container must have a common name at all times to identify the food item.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop nesting in water in a container. Make sure to keep the container clean and dry. Observed (2) scoops stored in the poultry seasoning and the flour. All handles should be stored upwards and not in the product. PIC removed the scoops (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use/single service trays not inverted on the hot line. Advised PIC to make sure all food contact surfaces are inverted to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the soap dispenser full on the front end, but the sensor not working to properly dispense the soap. The soap must be manually pumped to properly wash hands. The soap dispenser will need to be repaired or replaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
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Feb 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the ice bucket was in bad repair. The ice bucket sitting on top of the ice machine was observed cracked at the bottom. All food contact surfaces must be properly maintained and free from cracks and breaks in order to prevent potential contamination. Observed the lid on the reach in freezer in bad repair exposing insultation. CA-PIC will repair the lid by 2/15/25
511-6-1.05(2)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the handwashing sink by the 3-compartment sink. PIC stated that the dispenser stopped working. Advised to place a bottle of hand soap at the sink or put an "Out of order" sign on the sink (temporarily). (COS)
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up and debris in behind the dumpster. The build up can lead to the dumpster pad drain being clogged and pest issues. CA- PIC will have the dumpster area cleaned by 2/15/25.
511-6-1.06(5)(r)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth buckets did not meet the minimum strength requirements for quaternary ammonium sanitizer. The wiping cloth buckets were observed at 100 ppm in the front of house and back of house. PIC corrected on site by remaking the wiping cloth buckets. Once the buckets were remade, the sanitizer was observed at 200 ppm.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed women's restroom without a trash can with a lid. CA- PIC will purchase a lid for the trash can by 2/15/25.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Ceiling tile missing. Observed the floors underneath the food storage shelves in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Also observed ceiling tile missing at the entrance of the walk in cooler. PIC advised that air flow is required according to maintenace to remove smoke. PIC advised to place a vent cover over the missing ceiling tile area. PIC will install a vent cover by 2/15/25
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Observed employee medicine improperly stored in the food preparation area. CA- PIC relocated the employees medication to a non-food preparation area.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
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Aug 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the women's restroom without paper towels. PIC replaced the paper towels (COS).
511-6-1.07(3)(e)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap at the handwashing sink by the 3-compartment sink. PIC stated that the dispenser stopped working. Advised to place a bottle of hand soap at the sink or put an "Out of order" sign on the sink (temporarily). (COS)
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like debris on the white chute of the ice machine and around the blue wall. Also, observed a brown substance on the interior of the sugar bin.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees in the kitchen prepping/cooking food items without hair restraints. The hair should not be hanging in the face or a hanging ponytail.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop not covered. The ice scoop has to be covered to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the handles on the 3-compartment sink in need of cleaning (black mold-like debris). Also, observed the deep freezer with old food debris and a accumulation of ice.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a black mold-like substance underneath the ice bin (wood cabinet area) attached to the drink machine in the drive-thru window. This area will need to be cleaned and it will need to stay dry.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors underneath the food storage shelves in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Also, the wall behind the ice machine and the cabinet wall by the handwashing sink on the front-end needs cleaning as well. Observed water nesting on the floor by the mop and 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation hood system with debris and old grease accumulation.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the filters (vents) in need of cleaning on the ice machine (thick dust debris).
511-6-1.05(2)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed the ventilation system (HVAC) inadequate as evidenced by condensation on the HVAC vents and inside of the protective light shields. Please see note.
511-6-1.05(2)(n)
50
Feb 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the hand sink by the 3-compartment sink. PIC added paper towels (COS).
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the current food permit expired. Please make payment within 10 days to the Health Department by 2/22/24.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed a plastic cup in a bulk container of flour. Please use only a scoop. A cup could break and cause contamination.
511-6-1.05(9)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the vents in the walk in cooler and the floors in both the walk in cooler and freezer in need of cleaning.
511-6-1.05(2)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the counter top on the front end by the tea station and drink machine in need of cleaning.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors under the fryers in need of cleaning.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the ceiling leaking on the front-end by the hand sink.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Guthrie's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Guthrie's on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Guthrie's?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Guthrie's.
How does Guthrie's compare to other restaurants in Locust Grove?
Guthrie's most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Locust Grove average of 78.
Has Guthrie's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Guthrie's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Guthrie's 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 Guthrie's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Guthrie's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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