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Commerce Sports Bar & Grill
1650 SOUTH BROAD ST , COMMERCE, GA 30529 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 10, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and menu & labeling.
Inspection history
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A91June 10, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and menu & labeling.
Observed mold growth/debris build up on splash plate of ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”No chlorine test strips at establishment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”Observed multiple items in walk-in cooler stored uncovered, not cooling. Corrective Action (CA): Person un Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all items not actively cooling are stored covered. PIC covered affected items. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”No major allergen written notification present at establishment. REPEAT.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”A93November 18, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training and menu & labeling.
Observed kitchen chlorine sanitizer at a concentration above 100ppm. Observed containers of residential pesticides stored in dry storage closet. Corrective Action 9CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to maintain sanitizers at 50ppm chlorine. PIC remade sanitizer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)”No major allergen written notification present at establishment. PIC instructed establishment must have statement informing customers of the presence of any of the nine major allergens in unpackaged product.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”A92February 18, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving food storage, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed container of wings in WIC without cover/lid. Observed torn covers of tinfoil. Replace covers when torn. Keep foods in storage covered. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed bar glassware being wet stacked and nested glass to glass. Allow clean glassware to fully air dry. Do not stack glass in glass. Utilize trays or bar netting to separate layers. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed accumulations of grease and debris on cookline equipment and utility lines. Also observed debris on ceiling, walls and utility line of WIC. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Correct by 2/28/25.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed accumulations of grease, dust and/or debris on ceilings around vents of kitchen. Clean by 2/28/25.
−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)”B89July 30, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
No Certified Food Safety Manager certificate posted in public view. Post valid CFSM cert. by 8/9/24.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed several containers/bags of food in storage (WIC, Reach in freezer) open and/or uncovered. Keep all food in storage covered and protected. Plastic wrap, tinfoil and lids utilized. Corrected.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”No required hand wash notices posted at restroom sinks and bar. Kitchen hand sink notice in need of replacement. Correct by 8/9/24.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)”Observed both ice scoops in bar improperly stored with handles in contact with ice. Corrected.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed bar glassware being stacked/nested. Need to ensure glassware is fully air dried and stored in layers. Do not nest glassware. Corrected.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed accumulations of grease/oils on utility lines to cook line, light switch and cover, and wall. Observed damaged floor tile collecting debris. Clean and repair as needed by 8/9/24.
−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)”A91January 16, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
Observed multiple ready-to eat (RTE) items in Cold Line - Bottom not date-marked. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed all cold RTE items held longer than 24 hours need to be date-marked with a 7 days maximum discard date. Verified with PIC prep/cook date and RTE items date-marked accordingly. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed cup being used as scoop in bulk sugar container. Scoops must have handles. Cup removed. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed employee food improperly stored above food for service. Observed employee purse improperly stored in dry storage area of kitchen. Employee food labelled and moved below food for service. Purse moved to designated area. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”This inspection deducted 9 points, but only 6 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
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 786030. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.