Huddle House #97

430 S Main St, Swainsboro, GA 30401

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Huddle House #97 five times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cold holding temperatures”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Swainsboro average 92, so Huddle House #97 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 1, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed cheese, chicken, bacon, and butter at 44 degrees F, 45 degrees F in reach in cooler under prep top cooler. C/A - have unit serviced so it maintains cold holding temperature below 41 degrees F to safely store TCS food. COS - manager tossed out of temp food.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed sani buckets not reading on test strips. Water was cold. C/A - use warm water when mixing sanitizer to allow chemistry to work netter.

511-6-1.05(6)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer strips in kitchen. C/A - order strips to be able to test sanitizer concentration

511-6-1.05(6)(h)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed rag for sanitizing left out on counter and not in sanitizer bucket. C/A - store all sanitizer rags in the buckets between uses.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed lettuce, sliced tomatoes, cheese, and pickles at 44 degrees F to 45 degrees F for cold holding. C/A - adjust unit cooler so it can keep TCS food below 41 degrees for cold holding.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed black build up in soda fountain. C/A - break down and clean and sanitize drink fountain spouts.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jun 6, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open box of "fry" salt--box damp--possibly damaged. CA: Discard.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed floor feels greasy and grimy. CA: Clean with a degreaser.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

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

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed basket of eggs out next to grill area at 68-70 degrees. CA: Cold foods must be held at 41 degrees or less. Keep eggs in cooler until ready to use. Eggs were discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed black mold in ice machine. CA: Drain and clean thoroughly.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed wet stacking dishes in rear area. CA: Stagger stack dishes to allow them to air dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed grime accumulation throughout the kitchen/food prep/cook line. CA: Clean kitchen thoroughly.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed personal drink in the milk cooler. CA: Keep personal food items in a designated area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jan 29, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled containers in WIC/throughout line CA: Label an items not in original packaging with a common name.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed overfilled single serve dispensers. CA: Keep cups in plastic sleeves until use or do not overfill dispensers.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed crumbs under shelves in pantry area/WIF. CA: Clean thoroughly.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Huddle House #97 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Huddle House #97 on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Huddle House #97?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Huddle House #97.

How does Huddle House #97 compare to other restaurants in Swainsboro?

Huddle House #97 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Swainsboro average of 92.

Has Huddle House #97's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Huddle House #97 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Huddle House #97 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 Huddle House #97 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Huddle House #97 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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