Station House-Chaisimple

123 N Chattanooga St, La Fayette, GA 30728

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Station House-Chaisimple, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in La Fayette average 92, so Station House-Chaisimple trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 25, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY WEAK CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER AT THE SANI BUCKETS AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AREA; CA: SANITIZER CONCENTRATION SHOULD BE PROPER CONCENTRATION WHETHER USING CHLORINE OR QUATS (BOTH WERE OBSERVED; RECOMMEND SWITCHING TO ONE TYPE TO ALLEVIATE POTENTIAL CONFUSION); COS: PIC ADDED SANITIZER TO THE SANI BUCKETS TO PROPER STENGTH.

511-6-1.05(6)(o)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET RAGS BY THE GRILL AREA USED FOR CLEANING; CA: ALL WET RAGS USED FOR SANITIZING PREP SURFACES SHOULD BE STORED IN SANI BUCKETS WITH CORRECT CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER

511-6-1.05(10)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LITTLE VENTILATION IN THE GRILL AREA CLOSE TO THE HOOD VENT; OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 67 DEGREES IN THE DINGING AREA AND OVER 90 DEGREES IN THE WORK SPACE AROUND THE GRILL; CA: VENT HOOD SHOULD BE STRONG ENOUGH TO REMOVE MOST OF THE HOT AIR AND THE GREASE LADEN VAPORS FROM THE WORK SPACE; PIC CALLED HOOD VENT PROFESSIONALS FOR SERVICE TO CHECK THE CONDITION OF THE VENT HOOD EQUIPMENT.

511-6-1.05(3)(d)

May 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK WITH KNIFE IN IT. CODE: 511-6-1.06(2)(o). CA: PIC REMOVED, SANITIZED SINK, AND WILL TRAIN STAFF ON ONLY USING HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Nov 22, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open package of crackers stored above food prep area next to clean plates. CA: PIC was educated and crackers were discarded.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jun 4, 2024

Followup

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ceramic cup with no handle being used to scoop Pinwheels from container. CA: PIC to replace with scoop with handle and ensure that handle does not come in contact with food items.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL DRINK IN AN UNNAPROVED CONTAINER SITTING ON BAR PREP TABLE. CA: PIC REMOVED AND POURED DRINK INTO SINGLE SERVICE CUP WITH LID AND STRAW.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

May 29, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAFF USE GLOVES TO CRACK EGG AND CONTINUE ON TO RTE FOODS WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES. CA: STOPPED STAFF MEMBER AND HAD HIM REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HANDS, AND PUT ON NEW GLOVES.

511-6-1.04(4)(n)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed items (Tomato, Pico, Slaw, Cheese, Chicken) in prep top cooler over 41 degrees. CA: PIC REMOVED ITEMS AND PLACED IN REACH IN COOLER

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK WITH UTENSILS AND KNIVES IN IT. CA: PIC REMOVED AND WILL TRAIN STAFF ON ONLY USING HANDSINK FOR HANDWASHING.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Station House-Chaisimple last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Station House-Chaisimple on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Station House-Chaisimple?

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

How does Station House-Chaisimple compare to other restaurants in La Fayette?

Station House-Chaisimple most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the La Fayette average of 92.

Has Station House-Chaisimple's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Station House-Chaisimple have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Station House-Chaisimple means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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