Pat's Country Store

1669 Griffin Ferry Rd, Lyons, GA 30436
Grocery / Market
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Pat's Country Store appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. On Mar 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Across the inspection history, “food properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Pat's Country Store's latest score of 64 falls below the Lyons average of 88. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed dripping fixture at 3 compartment sink. CA: Repair/replace fixture ASAP. Could cause failure of septic drainfield.
511-6-1.06(2)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed expired cream in refrigerator dated 3.6.26. CA: Discard any expired foods.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed two pans of food in WIC not labeled or date marked. CA: Date mark any PHF to be discarded within 7 days of prepping/opening.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dirty handsink, food accumulation in areas around the kitchen, and dusty hood. CA: Clean all thoroughly.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
64
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed expired milk (8.4.25) expired buttermilk (7.28.25) in refrigerator. CA: Discard expired items. COS
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed areas of grime accumulation. CA: Clean thoroughly.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wet cloth on prep table. CA: Keep cloths in sanitizer in between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
78
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed moldy pepper in bottom drawer of refrigerator. CA: Discard any spoiled vegetables. Corrected
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed small dusty fan in kitchen. CA: Clean thoroughly.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
82
May 31, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap/papertowels at hand sink. CA: Keep hand sink supplied at all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed crumb accumulation in bottom of refrigerator freezer. CA: Clean more thoroughly.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pat's Country Store last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pat's Country Store on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pat's Country Store?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pat's Country Store.

How does Pat's Country Store compare to other restaurants in Lyons?

Pat's Country Store most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lyons average of 88.

Has Pat's Country Store's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pat's Country Store have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pat's Country Store 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 Pat's Country Store inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pat's Country Store is inspected around two times per year on average.