Pinewood Manor

277 Commerce St, Hawkinsville, GA 31036
Healthcare Facility
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Pinewood Manor has six inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

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

By comparison, the average Hawkinsville facility scores 90, putting Pinewood Manor on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the household cooler in the kitchen not holding the proper cold holding temperature for any of the items in the cooler. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food must be maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below for safety. COS: Food had not been out of temperature for more than 4 hours, food had also been delivered this morning where the cooler was left open. Cooler to be maintained closed and verified working before continued use. Food moved to working cooler for time being.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
7-1 - pasteurized foods used: prohibited foods not offered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Eggs in facility observed not pasteurized, after further questioning they are used in certain recipes in which more than one egg is broken or combined. There is no HACCP plan in place for the preparation of such food either. CA:Pasteurized eggs or egg products shall be substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of: (i)Foods such as Caesar salad, hollandaise or Béarnaise sauce, mayonnaise, meringue, eggnog, ice cream, and egg-fortified beverages,P and (ii) Except as specified in paragraph 6 of this subsection, recipes in which more than one egg is broken and the eggs are combined COS: Pasteurized eggs to be used from now on.
511-6-1.04(9)
74
Dec 30, 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: No chemical sanitizer registering from the mechanical dish washing machine. Upon further inspection no sanitizer was present in the bucket for the machine. CA:A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3. of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered label use instructions. Chlorine solutions above 120 degrees Fahrenheit shall have a minimum concentration of 25-49mg/L. COS: Sanitizer changed out and ran to recalibrate.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90
May 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hamburger steaks holding at below 135 degrees Fahrenheit in the kitchen steam well. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food being hot held shall be maintained at a temperature of 135 degrees fahrenheit and above. COS: Remaining Hamburger steaks reheated to above 165F before being placed back on the steam well. More water added to steam well.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Interior of the steam wells on the steam table seem to have burnt or caked on residue or grime. These wells need to be properly drained and then cleaned thoroughly. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a freuquency necessary to prevent accumulations.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
82
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No sanitizer coming out of mechanical warewashing machine and test strips were not being used to identify the lack of chemical in the machine. Machine concentrations should be checked daily to determine proper functionality of the machine. Use 3 compartment sink until sanitizer for mechanical machine is corrected.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Box of single-serve cereal left out on the floor in the dry storage area. Food and single service items shall be stored 6 inches off the floor to prevent contamination. COS: Placed on 6inch high milk crate.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
86
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooler in the corner of the dining area with food in ranges above 45 degrees F. TCS food being cold held must be maintained at 41 degrees F or below. COS: Food out of temperature discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed 2 lights underneath vent hood that did not have any protective shielding on them. Glass light bulbs shall have a protective plastic shielding to prevent glass shard contamination in the even of a breakage.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed mop sink not functioning because of a leak and other leaks noticed around dishwash area. Plumbing shall be maintained in functioning good repair against leaks and other maintaince issues.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed sizeable hole in bottom of the wall in the prep area as well as some missing coving around the prep area that is exposed to water. Physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed 2 lights underneath vent hood that did not have any protective shielding on them. Glass light bulbs shall have a protective plastic shielding to prevent glass shard contamination in the even of a breakage.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed 2 lights underneath vent hood that did not have any protective shielding on them. Glass light bulbs shall have a protective plastic shielding to prevent glass shard contamination in the even of a breakage.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pinewood Manor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pinewood Manor on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pinewood Manor?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pinewood Manor.

How does Pinewood Manor compare to other restaurants in Hawkinsville?

Pinewood Manor most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Hawkinsville average of 90.

Has Pinewood Manor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pinewood Manor have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pinewood Manor 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 Pinewood Manor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pinewood Manor is inspected around three times per year on average.