Spice Hut

5641 Hwy 129, Pendergrass, GA 30567

Indian

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Sep 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Spice Hut has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 20, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 89, which Spice Hut's 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 20, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: As previously noted, both hand sinks blocked by heavy supplies (boxes of cooking oils) or equipment (grill prep cart). Ensure all hand wash sinks are readily accessible for staff handwashing. COS.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of liquid and food debris in empty cooler drawers under cook line. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 9/30/21.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed stained ceiling tile over warmers, and several damaged cove base tile (cook line, dish line and prep line). Clean and repair surfaces to provide a clean and cleanable surface by 9/20/25.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jan 25, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed front hand sink blocked by equipment and rolling carts. Need to keep all hand wash sinks accessible for use during operational hours. Sink cleared. COS

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of grease and debris on floors under storage shelves and cookline equipment. Also observed on utility lines for cook line and sinks. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Repeat. Observed use of fly tape over food areas. Need to only use approved insect control devices in food areas. Fly tape removed. No objection to use of fly tape over Experior of rear door. cos

511-6-1.07(2)(k)

Mar 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed time as a public health control (TPHC) being used for time temperature control for safety (TCS) food samples in front of counter and for eggs in carton on prep table by grill without written procedure or documentation. CA: PIC instructed to maintain written procedure or documentation for TCS foods using TPHC. PIC determined time food was brought out and labelled with 4 hour max discard time accordingly. Will provide PIC with paperwork on TPHC in Spanish with Inspection Report.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed fly tape on ceiling located by grill area, unapproved location. Move fly tape to an approved location. Over food prep, utensils, single service items, clean linen areas are not approved locations.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Spice Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Spice Hut on file is from Sep 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Spice Hut?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Spice Hut.

How does Spice Hut compare to other restaurants in Pendergrass?

Spice Hut most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Pendergrass average of 89.

Has Spice Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Spice Hut have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Spice Hut 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 Spice Hut inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Spice Hut is inspected around two times per year on average.

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