The Den

413 W Winthrope Ave, Millen, GA 30442
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited The Den three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 25, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper date marking and disposition” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Millen average 89, so The Den trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: observed employee with dish washing detergent and sanitizer combined into one sink and therefore not properly sanitizing food contact surfaces/equipment. CA-use three sinks for individual purposes. rinsing, washing, and sanitizing with bleach between 50--150ppm
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: observed no date marking on items stored in reach in cooler (cheese, sausage, pork chops), CA-place a date on all prepped and removed from original package items, use/dispose of within 7 days
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed items stored in handwashing sink, COS removed at time of inspection.CA-keep clear and only utilize when washing hands
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: observed incorrect inspection posted, CA-post most recent inspection for customers to see.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed no hand soap or paper towels located at handwashing station.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed food stored in reach in cooler with no date marked, COS thrown out at time of inspection
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: meat thawing in sink without running water, COS turned water on to continuously run while thawing
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed cheese, butter, and shredded cheese being cold held at 44 degrees to 46 degrees F in reach-in-cooler. C/A - keep all TCS food at 41 degrees F and below for cold holding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips to check chlorine-based sanitizer. C/A - Obtain strips from chef store that work on chlorine-based bleach sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(6)(h)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Den last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Den on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Den?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Den.

How does The Den compare to other restaurants in Millen?

The Den most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Millen average of 89.

Has The Den's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Den means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.