Big Mas
Last inspected: Dec 10, 2025
64
Score
Big Mas, located at 4213 Ga Hwy 56 W Ste A in Uvalda, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 10, 2025. This inspection identified two critical violations, one major violation, and one minor violation, including issues with food obtained from approved sources, food storage, and the cleanliness of food-contact surfaces. Over six scored inspections, Big Mas has consistently received medium-risk ratings.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 10, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
3-1A - food obtained from approved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed deer meat in reach in freezer. COS: Manager removed deer meat from facility.
511-6-1.04(2)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered foods in chest freezer.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on inside top of microwave. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible. Will follow-up.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed glazed chicken on buffet at 119. COS: Food handling employee re-heated chicken to 165, since still within 2 hour re-heating time window.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
64
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink blocked with fry baskets and bowl of batter. COS: Food handling employee removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. CA: Place paper towels at handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered seasoning above handwashing sink, uncovered corn tortillas, hamburger patty's, and salad bacon in reach in freezer. CA: Food handling employee to cover as soon as possible.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed microwave with heavy buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade with buildup. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed lemon juice bottles stored beside chemical bottles under meat sink and chemical bottle stored on shelf with oyster crackers in storage area.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled shrimp in zip lock bag in reach in freezer and unlabeled seasoning above handwashing sink.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed lemon juice bottles and corn meal being stored on the floor in storage area.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed no hair restraints on food handling employees while cooking.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle in grits.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed personal drink on prep top counter beside meat sink.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
43
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: Observed front counter person go to the kitchen put on gloves with no hand wash to grab container of raw chicken, then brought to cook. Didn't get enough chicken so went back put apron back on with never taking off the gloves, then went and got more chicken without any hand washing.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed leftover Salisbury steak, oyster stew, and fried chicken cold holding above 41 degrees F. The ambient of the cooler was 59 degrees F. CA All leftovers are to be discarded and contact the health department when the cooler is fixed.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed ambient of cooler at 59 degrees F. CA Call a technician to look at the unit and call the health department when checked
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed personal drinks stored on the prep tables.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
67
Oct 17, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink with one side full of soapy water. Use handwashing sink for only handwashing. COS: Manger drained sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed heavy buildup on can opener blade. CA: Replace can opener blade. Can opener needs to be washed and sanitized daily. Clean as soon as possible.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed boiled eggs in zip lock bag at 63. Cool eggs to 41 before placing in a closed container. COS: Manager opened zip lock bag to finish cooling boiled eggs that were just cooked.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed missing thermometer in salad buffet unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed worn and grooved knife being used and sitting on a cutting board. Discard and replace. The knife is not a cleanable surface and should not be used for food contact.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed debris, crumbs, and food on shelving under prep area. CA: Clean and sanitize and make surface cleanable. Remove old shelf liner.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
64
Mar 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed rice in the walk in cooler without a prep/discard date. CA The rice must be discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed the food handler with a watch and bracelets on.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
86
Jan 22, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Dec 10, 2025 Inspection
3-1A - food obtained from approved source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed deer meat in reach in freezer. COS: Manager removed deer meat from facility.
511-6-1.04(2)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered foods in chest freezer.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup on inside top of microwave. CA: Clean and sanitize as soon as possible. Will follow-up.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed glazed chicken on buffet at 119. COS: Food handling employee re-heated chicken to 165, since still within 2 hour re-heating time window.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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