O'neal's Country Buffet

201 Mcpherson Avenue, Nashville, GA 31639

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at O'neal's Country Buffet, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 2, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Nashville restaurant, which scores around 95. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several pans stored as clean in the main kitchen with TCS food debris on them. COS, PIC washed, Rinsed and Sanitized the dishes.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed paint flaking off walls in main kitchen. CTM, Owner has started the process of repair and should have it completed before the next routine inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of vegetables stored directly on top of raw chicken boxes where the chicken juice was contaminating the vegetables in the walk in cooler in the main kitchen. COS, PIC discarded the vegetables.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several pans stored as clean in the main kitchen with TCS food debris on them. COS, PIC washed, Rinsed and Sanitized the dishes.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a large metal bowl in the handwash sink in the main kitchen. COS, PIC removed the bowl. Handwashing sinks are for handwashing only.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed large build up of grease on the walls and ceiling in the main kitchen. Several ceiling tiles need to be replaced. paint peeling off the walls in the main kitchen. Floor is not sealed in the main kitchen. Kitchen needs major cleaning/repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee jacket on the table in the dishwashing area. COS, PIC moved employee belongings to designated area.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several employee drinks not in a single service container with a lid and a straw on food prep tables in the main kitchen. COS, PIC moved the drinks to the designated area to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several containers of food stored on the ground in the walk in cooler in the main kitchen. COS, PIC moved the food so that is is stored greater than 6" off the ground.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

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

Inspector notes: observed several dishes stored as clean in the main kitchen not air dried to prevent wetting. ensure dishes are dried properly before storing.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink in front food service area being used to mix chemicals and dump tea from the urn into. COS, PIC cleaned the handwash sink and instructed employees that handwashing sinks are for handwashing only.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several pans stored as clean in the main kitchen not air dried to prevent wetting. Ensure that dishes are dry before inverting and stacking them.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed large buildup of grease/debris on the floors, walls, and ceiling in the main kitchen. Several kitchen tiles need to be replaced, and kitchen needs a deep cleaning.

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

Inspector notes: Observed several employee belongings in the main kitchen not in the designated area. COS, PIC placed the employee belongings in the designated employee area.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed several flies in the main kitchen. CTM, ensure all openings to outside are sealed and flies are control via pest control.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was O'neal's Country Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at O'neal's Country Buffet on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at O'neal's Country Buffet?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at O'neal's Country Buffet.

How does O'neal's Country Buffet compare to other restaurants in Nashville?

O'neal's Country Buffet most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Nashville average of 95.

Has O'neal's Country Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at O'neal's Country Buffet have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at O'neal's Country Buffet means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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