Ophelia Kountry Kitchen

215 W 4Th St, Abbeville, GA 31001
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Ophelia Kountry Kitchen has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “certified food protection manager”, showing up four times.

Restaurants in Georgia average 88, so Ophelia Kountry Kitchen trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Manager was unable to provide proof of a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) during the inspection. No certified food safety manager is currently employed at this location. Corrective Action (CA): Manager will obtain or provide proof of certification as soon as possible.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a person in charge preparing food without wearing a beard guard. Beards and mustaches longer than one-half inch must be properly restrained to prevent contamination of exposed food. COS - PIC put on beard guard at time of inspoection.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: The most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
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Dec 3, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Manager was unable to provide proof of a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) during the inspection. No certified food safety manager is currently employed at this location. Corrective Action (CA): Manager will obtain or provide proof of certification as soon as possible.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed a person in charge preparing food without wearing a beard guard. Beards and mustaches longer than one-half inch must be properly restrained to prevent contamination of exposed food.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
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Nov 5, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Manager was unable to provide proof of a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) during the inspection. No certified food safety manager is currently employed at this location. Corrective Action (CA): Manager will obtain or provide proof of certification as soon as possible.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No paper towels available at the handwashing sink in the bathroom. Corrective Action (CA): Paper towels were provided at the time of inspection.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods—rice, sausage, hamburger, and pork chop—stored in the reach-in cooler without date marking.CA: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: Items were voluntarily discarded at the time of inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed a person in charge preparing food without wearing a beard guard. Beards and mustaches longer than one-half inch must be properly restrained to prevent contamination of exposed food.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items such as sausage and fish stored uncovered in the reach-in cooler and chest freezer. Food items should be stored covered to protect from contamination. COS: Items were covered or discarded at time of inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
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Mar 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification and no one certified at this location. CA: Manager will provide proof as soon as possible.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cut lettuce and gravy prepared yesterday not date marked. COS - Food discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls and ceiling.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
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May 1, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hand sink is not equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. CA: PIC will correct within 72 hours.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
511-6-1.07(3)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: The permit is not posted in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to the consumers.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ophelia Kountry Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ophelia Kountry Kitchen on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ophelia Kountry Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “certified food protection manager” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ophelia Kountry Kitchen.

Has Ophelia Kountry Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ophelia Kountry Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ophelia Kountry Kitchen 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 Ophelia Kountry Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Ophelia Kountry Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.