Ms. Stella's

1850 N Columbia St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Ms. Stella's has been inspected four times since 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 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 one violation before.

The pattern that stands out is “proper date marking and disposition”, which has been cited two times.

Ms. Stella's latest score of 70 falls below the Milledgeville average of 90. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed 2 containers of feta cheese, bread, hamburgers, and cooked grits past use by date. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. P PIC was notified. Education...
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black and pink moldlike substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employees with beard longer than one half inch. 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - Hair Restraints (C) (i) 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. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed back door open with screen door damaged. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed raw fish in RIC past discard date. 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) (h) Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days . P 2. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time / temperature control for safety food prepared in a food service establishment and dispensed through a vending machine with an automatic shutoff control shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
86
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cup without handle in rice bin.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
95
Jan 3, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ms. Stella's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ms. Stella's on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ms. Stella's?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ms. Stella's.

How does Ms. Stella's compare to other restaurants in Milledgeville?

Ms. Stella's most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Milledgeville average of 90.

Has Ms. Stella's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Ms. Stella's have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Ms. Stella's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.