Tim's Country Kitchen
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
45
Score
Tim's Country Kitchen, located at 2802 Tanger Blvd in Locust Grove, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on April 14, 2026, with a score of 45. This inspection identified three critical, one major, and five minor violations, including issues with food separation, cold holding temperatures, and date marking. Previous inspections for this American cuisine establishment have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
45
Sep 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Aug 14, 2024
Initial
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Apr 14, 2026 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored next to raw chicken in the walk in cooler. Also observed ground beef stored next whole beef. PIC corrected on site by properly storing TCS foods based on cooking temperature requirements and hierarchy.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a pan of cooked potatoes in the walk in cooler with a preparation date of 4/10/26 did not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees or below. The cooked potatoes were observed at 48 degrees f. The pan was covered with plastic wrap. PIC corrected on site by discarding the cooked potatoes.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several raw TCS foods in the walk in cooler including pork chops (expired 3/20/26) (40 pounds, beef stew (03/21/26)(30 pounds), and cube steak (4 pounds). The cube steak appeared discolored with a dark reddish color liquid. As a result, all raw foods that exceeded the disposal date was discarded and denatured with bleach.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed containers/bins of sugar, flour, and meal stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Oven racks and dish racks were also stored on the floor. PIC corrected on site by washing oven and dish racks. Also observed two frozen turkeys stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Several pans of uncooked rolls were observed uncovered in the walk in freezer. PIC corrected on site by raising all food and food contact surfaces 6 " above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the food service permit was expired. PIC was provided with a copy of the invoice. PIC will renew the permit by 4/15/2026
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the hand sink next to the fryer needs splashguards on each side to prevent contamination from splashing. A splashguard must also be installed between the three compartment sink and meat sink. PIC will install splashguards by 4/20/26. Also observed the location is using ice as a refrigerant for the salad bar that was installed recently without approval. The owner will contact Don Lucas to submit the equipment for review and approval by 4/16/2026.
511-6-1.05(2)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a dark liquid substance coming from beneath the con opener housing area. PIC will remove screws, clean and sanitize the area, and properly seal to prevent future build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the veggie sink faucet handle in bad repair. PIC will have the faucet handle repaired on 4/16/26.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed wood ceiling in the mechanical room must be properly sealed or painted with a washable, non absorbent, and easily cleanable paint or polyurethane. Mildew build up also observed on the wall next to the hot water heater in the mechanical room. PIC will treat the mildew and have the ceiling repaired by 4/20/2026.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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