Harper's Grocery & Cafe'

1494 Hwy 221 N, Douglas, GA 31533

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Harper's Grocery & Cafe' has been inspected five times since 2024. Harper's Grocery & Cafe' was last inspected on Jan 29, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

Restaurants in Douglas average 91, so Harper's Grocery & Cafe' trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Need to place hanging thermometers in all cooling units.

511-6-1.05

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Found expired test strips, please replace.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Hood and vent grates heavily soiled with accumulations of grease and dust. Need to clean ASAP to clean this area and prevent further buildup of grease and dust. This is also a fire hazard.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Hand wash sink not providing hot water. Fix valve ASAP

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed container of sugar and pancake mix with scoop handle in direct contact with the intended product. Keep handle in upright position at all times.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food items stored on floor in walk in freezer (chicken, cheese). All food items must be stored at least 6" above floor surface to protect against contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed food items stored on floor in walk in freezer (chicken, onions). All food items must be stored at least 6" above floor surface to protect against contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Aug 30, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed food items stored on floor in walk in freezer(shrimp, fish). All food items must be stored at least 6" above floor surface to protect against contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Mar 11, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed food items stored on floor in walk in cooler (rice, gravy, tomato gravy, and other prepped foods). Also observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. All food items must be stored at least 6" above floor surface to protect against contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harper's Grocery & Cafe' last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harper's Grocery & Cafe' on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harper's Grocery & Cafe'?

Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Harper's Grocery & Cafe'.

How does Harper's Grocery & Cafe' compare to other restaurants in Douglas?

Harper's Grocery & Cafe' most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Douglas average of 91.

Has Harper's Grocery & Cafe''s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Harper's Grocery & Cafe' have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harper's Grocery & Cafe' 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 Harper's Grocery & Cafe' inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harper's Grocery & Cafe' is inspected around three times per year on average.

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