Renee's Southern Bar & Grill

91 Commerce St, Hawkinsville, GA 31036

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Renee's Southern Bar & Grill, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Hawkinsville average 90, so Renee's Southern Bar & Grill trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

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

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: CFSM does not have any awareness of the employee health policy or can demonstrate that her employees are trained in a verfiable manner on the symptoms and illnesses that conditional employees must be excluded from work if diagnosed or presenting illness with. CA: PIC must be able to show food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. Employees need to be retrained within 72 hours on their responsbilities to report. DPH Employee Reporting Agreement copies supplied to PIC during inspection.

511-6-1.03(1)(c)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: No written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal cleanup available in the facility, no clean up kit, bleach is the only thing available to use on site for cleanup. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Acquire a written procedure within 72 hours. Disinfectant is available against Norovirus,...

511-6-1.03(6)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cups and plates in the back storage area were observed stored on the floor during inspection. CA:Except as specified in paragraph 4. of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii)Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii)At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. COS: Items were placed properly on a shelf.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Multiple areas of the kitchen and bathroom floors have holes, missing tiles, and other damage. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained in good repair. Grant has been acquired from city to fix floors. Fix ASAP.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Kitchen and areas immediately out the back doors of the kitchen have grime and grease built up in multiple areas causing odors. CA: Facility must be cleaned at a frequency to reduce accummulation and prevent odors.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Renee's Southern Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Renee's Southern Bar & Grill on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Renee's Southern Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Renee's Southern Bar & Grill.

How does Renee's Southern Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Hawkinsville?

Renee's Southern Bar & Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Hawkinsville average of 90.

Has Renee's Southern Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Renee's Southern Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Renee's Southern Bar & Grill 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 Renee's Southern Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Renee's Southern Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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