Econolodge Inn & Suites
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2025
50
Score
The ECONOLODGE INN & SUITES, located at 1616 N Expressway in Griffin, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on June 11, 2025. This inspection resulted in 5 major and 4 minor violations, including issues with management knowledge, proper eating practices, and accessible handwashing facilities. Previous inspections at this facility have also been categorized as high-risk.
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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
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Jun 20, 2024
Followup
3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
86
May 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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Violations — Jun 11, 2025 Inspection
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed Person in Charge cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee food and drinks are being stored with customer food in refrigerator of main kitchen.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed paper towels are not readily available at hand sink in main kitchen.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed EPA registered disinfectant along with written procedures to clean up vomit and/or diarrhea events is not provided.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer is not provided to wash, rinse, and sanitize equipment.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed improper cooling methods for waffle batter. Once made, product must be 41 degrees F before serving.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent routine inspection is not posted in public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed correct test strips are not provided. The strips provided are for a pool and not sanitizer appropriate for food service. Approved sanitizers are bleach and/or quaternary ammonium (QAC) products.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches present in main kitchen area.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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