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1819 N ELM ST , COMMERCE, GA 30529 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 22, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B81April 22, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items in meat make table being held above 41F. PIC informed to keep all TCS items at 41F or bellow. Affected items thrown away. COS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed men's restroom with no hand soap. Person in charge informed to keep all hand sinks stocked with handwashing supplies.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed multiple TCS items in dense, covered containers cooling in walk i cooler. PIC advised to cool all TCS items in shallow, uncovered containers to cool as fast as possible. Lids removed. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed front make meat make table unable to maintain items at 41F or below. PIC advised to use ice shelves in unit until service technician can confirm unit is working properly.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Flooring around grease trap not in good repair, concrete exposed. REPEAT.
−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)”Observed mops not hung to dry.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”A92October 15, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving employee health, handwashing & hygiene and plumbing & water.
No employee health policy on file.
−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 pitcher stored in hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Flooring around grease trap not in good repair, concrete exposed. REPEAT.
−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)”Observed mops not hung to dry. REPEAT.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”A90March 12, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, employee health and cleaning & sanitizing.
Expired certifies food safety manager (CFSM) certificate posted. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure facility maintains up-to-date CFSM.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”No employee health policy on file with verifiable signatures.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”No written procedures on file for response to vomit incident.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Flooring around grease trap not in good repair. Coving missing behind prep table next to walk-in cooler. REPEAT.
−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)”Observed mops not hung to dry.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”A92September 3, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, pest control and plumbing & water.
Hand sink in prep area blocked by stored spray bottle in sink. Sink shall only be used for hand washing. Bottle removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed several flies in prep, make line and dining areas. Work with pest control co. to remove and control pest by 9/12/24.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed cracked and/or missing floor tile around grease trap accumulations debris. Also observed accumulations of debris at cove base corners, along baseboards, and under shelving. Need to secure cove base at left rear corner of walk in exterior. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations and repair tile to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Complete by 9/12/24.
−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)”A90March 6, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, food storage and facility upkeep.
Observed kitchen handsink not stocked with soap. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to keep handwash sinks supplied with soap and paper towels. Soap restocked. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed womens restroom's handsink out of paper towels for dispenser.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed employee working with food without proper hair restrain. Employee put on hat. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”Observed clean dishes tightly stacked while wet on three-compartment sink. Dishes unstacked to allow for air-drying. 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 single service lids stored in box on floor in office area. Single service items moved more than 6 inches off floor. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed employee item improperly stored on single service items in dry storage area. Employee item moved to designated area. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (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 785910. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.