Moldy onion rings, flies found in Warner Robins, Perry restaurant inspections

Three Warner Robins and one Perry restaurant that received “C’s” on routine health inspections in April all had at least one priority violation related to food safety temperatures.

Violations among the restaurants included moldy onion rings, raw meats inside a cooler above the required temperature for food safety, flies inside a restaurant, and black buildup inside an ice machine, according to what was reported Thursday in the online state health inspection portal.

State Environmental Health inspectors assign grades based on how many points are deducted from 100.

Restaurants and other food establishments that receive either a “C” for “marginal compliance” or a failing “U” for “unsatisfactory performance” on a routine inspection are required to have follow-up inspections, which usually take place within 10 days of the routine inspection.

What went wrong at the routine health inspections?

Fogata Street Tacos at 810 Ga. 96, Suite 100, in Warner Robins, scored a 72, or “C,” for “marginal compliance” at its routine health inspection April 1. The restaurant bounced back with a perfect score of 100 at its required follow-up inspection April 7.

At the inspection, raw steak, raw chicken, raw shrimp and shredded mozzarella inside the chef’s cooler were above the required temperature for food safety after the unit was unplugged during overnight cleaning, according to the inspection report.

Other violations cited in the report:

• Employees were handling food items with a beard greater than one-half inch in length without a required beard restraint
• A person in charge was not on site as required
• An employee filled a food container at a hand sink that is required to be used for handwashing only
• No paper towels were at the hand sink near the grill as required
• The chlorine sanitizer level in the dish machine was 0 parts per million, indicating that it needed servicing and dishes should be washed by hand until corrected
• Numerous chemical spray bottles throughout the main kitchen were not labeled as required.

On prior inspections, the restaurant received all “A’s” with the following scores of 91 on Nov. 13, 2025; 94 on July 11, 2025; 90 on Feb. 26, 2025; 97 on Oct. 31, 2024; 100 on June 20, 2024; 100 on Feb. 13, 2024; 91 on Sept. 20, 2023 and a 100 at its initial inspection before opening on July 24, 2023.

The Hilton Garden Inn at 104 Hampton Court in Perry scored a 71, a “C,” at its routine inspection April 15. The restaurant improved its score to 90 for an “A” at its required follow-up inspection April 20.

At the inspection, raw chicken, cooked meatballs and cooked lima beans inside a reach-in cooler in the main kitchen were above the required food temperature for food safety, according to the inspection report.

Other violations included:

• Cooked lima beans and cooked meatballs inside the reach-in cooler were not date marked as required
• Black buildup was observed along the baffle that directs ice flow inside an ice machine
• There was no hand soap at the handwashing sink in the bar area as required
• There were no paper towels at one of the handwashing sinks in the main kitchen
• The person in charge was not performing their duties with numerous priority violations observed related to temperature of food for food safety, food contact surfaces not being properly clean and sanitized, hand-washing sinks not properly supplied with soap and paper towels, and foods not date marked
• Numerous chemical bottles were not labeled as required throughout the main kitchen.

On prior inspections, the restaurant earned a 100 at its routine inspection Dec. 12, 2025, and a 100 at its initial inspection Oct. 15, 2025 prior to opening.

Kobe Express at 2028 Watson Blvd. in Warner Robins scored a 72 for a “C” on April 29. The restaurant improved its score with a 92 for an “A” on May 5.

At the inspection, cooked rice inside the walk-in cooler was above the required temperature for food safety, according to the inspection report.

Other violations included:

• Cooked rice was tightly covered and filled to the top of a container inside the walk-in cooler, causing the food item to not properly cool down to the required temperature for food safety
• Several open water bottles were in different areas in the kitchen. Employees are required to drink from single cups with lids and straws in the kitchen
• Large bins of flour and other containers of seasonings were open when not being used instead of being covered as required
• An open bulk container of cut lemons used for frozen drinks was stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler instead of on a shelf to protect from potential contamination
• Several flies were seen in the establishment
• In-use utensils were being stored incorrectly in stagnant water
• Single service straws were stored on the floor inside the dry storage room instead of at least 6 inches off the ground as required.

At prior inspections, the restaurant earned “A’s” and “B’s” with scores of 85 for a “B” on Dec. 1, 2025; 90 for an “A” on July 16, 2025; 100 for an “A” on March 7, 2025; and a 100 for “A” at its initial inspection Dec. 26, 2024 prior to opening.

Krystal at 1638 Watson Blvd. in Warner Robins scored a 77, or “C,” at its routine inspection April 21. The restaurant improved its score with a 93 for an “A” on April 24.

At the inspection, a box of onion rings discolored with mold-like growth was inside the outdoor walk-in freezer, according to the inspection report.

Other violations included:

• Hot dogs and chicken wings inside a walk-in cooler and chicken filet and hamburger patties in the outdoor walk-in freezer were above the required temperature for food safety
• Gravy in the steam well and an egg scramble bowl that includes eggs, cheese and grits inside a warming cabinet were below the temperature required for food safety
• The sanitizing solution was not at the correct concentration level in in-use sanitizer buckets in the main kitchen
• The lid to the grease receptacle was open when it should have been closed.

At prior inspections, the restaurant received mostly “A’s” — including a 91 at a follow-up inspection Nov. 20, 2025, after a score of a 74 for a “C” Nov. 18, 2025; a 90 on July 2, 2025; 100 on Feb. 13, 2025; 96 on Oct. 11, 2024; 96 on May 2, 2024; 96 Jan. 8, 2024; 99 on Jan. 8, 2024; and a 97 on July 5, 2023.

How did other restaurants fare?

Meanwhile, most restaurants and other food establishments earned “A’s” during the April 1-30 reporting period, including multiple with perfect scores of 100.

More than a dozen restaurants and one food truck received “B’s.” Not a single restaurant received a failing grade of “U.”

Here’s how the scores are graded:

• “A” for a score from 90 to 100 for “food safety excellence”
• “B” for a score from 80 to 89 for “satisfactory compliance”
• “C” for a score from 70 to 79 for “marginal compliance”
• “U” for a score of 69 or less for “unsatisfactory compliance.”

Restaurant inspections are designed to protect public health. The Telegraph reviews inspection reports monthly.