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Chef Mike Cuisine LLC
2153 HWY 78 , MONROE, GA 30655 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on March 24, 2026, scoring 64/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 85. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (April 14, 2026): Inspectors recorded 16 violations, 6 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, plumbing & water and temperature control.
Inspection history
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B85April 14, 202616 violations
Inspectors recorded 16 violations, 6 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, plumbing & water and temperature control.
Bleach sanitizer>200PPM>>PIC re-made bucket to 50-100PPM.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)”Bleach used as sanitizer not NSF/Commercial use>PIC instructed to order bleach through food distributor.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Cheese & Bacon stored on paper towels in 2-door Reach-In.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”No hot water in rest-room.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)”Dirty dishes on floor under 3-compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)”No bleach test strips.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”No Allergy notification posted> Hand-Out distributed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”Score not posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”NO 'NO-SMOKING' Sign posted at entrance.
−1 point · Cited as “O.C.G.A. 31-12A-1 to 31-12A-13 - ga smoke free air act of 2005”Hot water for utensils (*) @ 121 degrees (F); Tong stored on oven handle.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Rusty prep table bottoms.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Cutting board on Prep Cooler stained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Chest freezer & 2-Door Reach-In Freezer with heavy ice build-up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Mop sink dirty.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”No paper towels in rest-room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(h) - toilets and urinals, numbers and capacities (c)”Bulbs blown in 2-Door Reach-In Cooler (by back door) & vent hood.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”U64March 24, 202616 violations
Inspectors recorded 16 violations, 7 of them critical, involving food storage, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Unwashed carrots, lemons, green onions stored above RTE dressings/condiments in 2-door reach-in cooler; unwashed veggies above RTE oxtails and wings in 2-door reach-in cooler. PIC re-organized cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Cooked chicken on prep table at 93F and 90F. PIC verified chicken had been out approx. 1 hr. PIC reheated chicken to 165F to hold at >135F; PIC instructed to place foods in hot holding immediately after cooking. Raw oxtails on prep table at 87F and raw turkey at 73F. PIC had foods out less than an hour preparing to cook. PIC instructed to cook food and use small batch cooking for future and not to leave out at room temp. cook Immediately.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Several food containers (red beans and rice, oxtails, chicken) in 2 door reach-in cooler not date marked. PIC verified foods were cooked yesterday an will place dates on all containers.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Employee meds stored above chest freezer. PIC removed all meds.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Food in grocery bags in 2-door reach-in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Missing thermometers in 2-door reach-in freezer and chest freezer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)”Dirty dishes on floor under 3-compartment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)”Single service to-go plates not inverted on prep table by steam well.
−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)”Rusty prep table bottoms.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Chest freezer and 2 door reach-in freezer has heavy ice build-up. Chest freezer missing handle. Water dripping inside 2 door reach-in freezer (beside 3-compartment sink). Prep cooler not functioning. No time-temp control (TCS) foods in unit. Cooler must be repaired within 7 days. Send/email receipt.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Cutting board on prep counter stained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Waffle maker, black and decker chopper, pro fryer not NSF approved.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.5 (2)(jj) - food service equipment, acceptability.”Dirty dishes in rinse and sanitize sinks.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(f) - warewashing sink, use limitations (c)”Mop sink dirty.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”No paper towels in restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(h) - toilets and urinals, numbers and capacities (c)”Bulbs blown in 2 door reach-in and vent hood.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”B86August 27, 202511 violations
Inspectors recorded 11 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Jerk chicken; pork; noodles; curry chicken; rice + peas not date-marked in prep cooler or 2-door R-IN cooler (beside 3-compartment sink) & foods not discarded w-in 7 days> all foods discarded & hand-out distributed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Dirty dishes on floor under 3-compartment sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(b),(c) - manual warewashing, sink compartment requirement; drainboards (pf, c)”Employees water bottles throughout kitchen on dry storage shelf and prep tables>PIC instructed to remove all bottles & reminded only drinking cup approved in kitchen is a disposable cup w/a lid + straw that is stored under food, utensils, & equipment.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Chest freezer & 2-door reach in freezer with heavy ice build-up; chest freezer missing handle; water dripping inside 2-Door reach-in freezer (beside 3-compartment sink).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Rusty prep table bottoms.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Wood paddle used as a "press" for plantains; wood cutting board.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)”Cutting board on prep cooler heavily stained.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)”Dirty dishes in rinse & sanitize sinks.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(f) - warewashing sink, use limitations (c)”Mop sink dirty.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Bulbs blown in vent hood & 2-door reach-in cooler (beside 3-compartment sink).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”Cell phone on prep table.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”B80February 13, 202518 violations
Inspectors recorded 18 violations, 6 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and management & training.
Employee observed washing & rinsing dishes, but not sanitizing>PIC explained dishes have to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized & employee put dishes in sanitizer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)”Cut lettuce in 2-Door Reach-In cooler not discarded in 7 days-Label dated 1/8/25>PIC discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Galvanized can of tomato paste in prep cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(e) - galvanized metal, use limitation (p)”No employee reporting agreements in restaurant>handout distributed to PIC to complete and keep in restaurant.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen>PIC replaced paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Cooked, frozen chicken, pork, & turkey not date-marked in 2-door reach in freezer or milk in reach in prep cooler>PIC instructed to date mark TCS foods held longer than 24 hours; hand out distributed & foods verified with date cooked by PIC.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Both microwaves with debris stuck inside>PIC instructed to clean.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)”Score posted behind counter.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Newly purchased waffle maker (Aey/DJXMER), fryers, & chopper not NSF-Approved.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Chest freezer & 2-Door reach in freezer with heavy ice build up; chest freezer missing handle.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Rusty prep table bottoms.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Mop sink not clean.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”No trash can at hand wash sink in kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©”No paper towels in employee's restroom.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(h) - toilets and urinals, numbers and capacities (c)”Unused ice machine in kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)”FRP not clean in public's restroom.
−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)”Bulbs blown in vent hood & 2-door reach in cooler (by back door).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”Employee's purse & jacket stores on dry storage shelf.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”B80June 27, 202420 violations
Inspectors recorded 20 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and food storage.
No sanitizer in bucket-sanitizer container empty-none in restaurant>PIC instructed to buy bleach from store & use until quat is ordered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Galvanized cans of tomato paste & coconut milk.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(e) - galvanized metal, use limitation (p)”Spinach & Lettuce not date marked in 2-Door reach in; cooked rice, cabbage, oxtails, chicken not date marked in 2-door reach in by back door>PIC labeled all items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Muffins in 2-Door reach in cooler; vegetables & beef patties in chest freezer; grits, sugar, & pancake mix on dry storage shelf not covered or sealed<PIC instructed to keep food covered/sealed when not in use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Sanitizer bucket stored on top of hot-holding cabinet.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Inspection score behind counter.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Tongs stored on oven handle; plastic container used as scoop in beans.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Utensils stored in room temperature water.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”NINJA blender; Cuisinart chopper; Oster waffle maker; Profryer; small Hisense chest freezer not NSF-Approved.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Chest freezer with heavy ice build up; ice machine missing equipment cover.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Foil lining on top of microwave.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Mop sink not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”No trash can at Hand wash sink in kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©”Trash can without lid in employee's rest room.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)”No paper towels in employee's or public rest rooms.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(h) - toilets and urinals, numbers and capacities (c)”Dumpster door open.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Molding peeling at mop sink.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)”FRP not clean in public rest room.
−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)”Wet mop in bucket.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)”Bulb blown in 2-Door reach in by back door & in vent hood.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”B88December 8, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Pans in prep-cooler and 2-door reach-in-fridge and cooler not date marked after lasting 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)”Multiple seasonings, meats, cooked vegetables, and dry goods throughout kitchen in multiple locations not sealed when not in use.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Bulk dry goods (example: buck-wheat, rice,flour, beans, etc) not labeled with common name once taken out of original container. COS: PIC labeled.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Multiple Non-NSF approved mixers, Ninja blender, crock pot, and Oster waffle maker, and Black & Decker toaster located throughout kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)”Reach in fridge in back leaking, in need of repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A100September 22, 2023No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
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 FSP-147-000092. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.