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PONCE CAFE SPORTS BAR
3924 E PONCE DE LEON AVENUE, SUITE A , CLARKSTON, GA 30021 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on November 24, 2025, scoring 69/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 88. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (July 14, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, pest control and food storage.
Inspection history
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B88July 14, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, pest control and food storage.
Observed no signed employee health reporting agreement discussing the 5 symptoms & illnesses.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed multiple bets flying in the women’s restroom.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed multiple containers filled with sauces without labeled with common name.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed the ice scoop with the handle stored directly in the ice.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”B84December 22, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, pest control and food source.
Observed multiple dishes with grease and food buildup being stored clean on a shelf and above the 3 compartment sink. CA:Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC removed the dirty dishes to be washed rinse and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed multiple nets flying in the bar area near the 3 compartment sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed RTE food (fresh asparagus) cold held in the 1 door reach in cooler with a organic slimy substance.
−9 points · Cited as “null”U69November 24, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed a TCS food (cooked noodles) and bread dough cold holding in the reach in cooler with organic like growth substance. CA:Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. COS: PIC discarded the foods.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Observed TCS foods(sliced tomatoes, alfredo sauce) cold holding above 41F in the prep top cooler. CA:Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. PIC was advised the all TCS food must be cold held at 41F or below. COS: PIC discarded the food and will have the prep top cooler serviced by a licensed repair technician.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed the facility with no sanitizer to sanitize the dishes after washing at the 3 compartment sink or for a sanitizing bucket.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)”Observed rat poising being store in the veggie prep sink with other equipment.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed TCS food( sliced tomatos, alfredo sauce, cooked pasta) with no proper date on food held more than 24 hours.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed the grease and dirt buildup in the main kitchen on the non-food/food contact surfaces (shelves, prep top cooler, walls, veggie and meat sink) and equipment. CA:Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have 5 days to clean the facility of accumulation of grease and debris buildup.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”A92November 28, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
During the inspection, there were 2 employees present. Bar employee and kitchen employee. Kitchen Employee was asked questions as it relates to cooling, Temperatures, food storage, and sanitizing food contact surfaces. However, employee was unable to answer any questions effectively to show active managerial control. Corrective Advisement (CA): PIC and designated PIC shall be able to respond to questions that shows knowledge as it relates to cooling cold holding, explaining the correct procedures for cleaning and sanitizing utensils and food contact surfaces of equipment, and maintain the food service establishment in a clean condition and in good repair.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)”Observed chicken wings cooling on countertop. COS: Employee moved wings to reach in cooler advised of proper cooling methods. and provided "just Cool it".
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler. Advised equipment shall be kept clean an free of accumulations to prevent contamination.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FS044-888628. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.