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CORNER GRILL

2494 HWY 129 SOUTH S , CLEVELAND, GA 30528 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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75 / 100 · Needs improvement
Last inspected September 24, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 90

Most recent inspection (September 24, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.

Inspection history

Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.

C75September 24, 20267 violations

Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper cold holding temperatures.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER THAT WERE PREPARED YESTERDAY (9/23/26) TO BE ABOVE 41 DEGREES F. ITEMS TEMPED BETWEEN 45 AND 46 DEGREES F. ITMES INCLUDE SWEEET POTATOES, GRAVY, MASHED POTATOES, AND RAW STEAK. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD THAT IS BEING COLD HELD SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COS- ALL ITEMS THAT WERE OUT OF TEMPERATURE WERE DISCARDED IMMEDIATELY BY PIC.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”
RoutineCorrected on siteNo bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed.

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEE PREPPED, CUT, AND PLATED BREAKFAST SANDWICH WITH BARE HANDS. EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT TOUCH READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILIS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. COS- SANDWICH DISCARDED, EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON GLOVES, AND NEW SANDWICH WAS PREPARED.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”
RoutineRepeatInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

DRIVE-THRU WINDOW DOES NOT APPEAR TO FULLY SELF CLOSE TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. REAR SCREEN DOOR DOES NOT FULLY SELF CLOSE, THE WALL APPEARS TO SHAKE WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE FULLY SELF CLOSING AND SEALED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. CORRECT BY OCTOBER 30, 2026.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED THE STORAGE CONTAINER WHERE DRY GOODS ARE STORED TO BE OPEN. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE FULLY CLOSED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES CLOSE DOOR AS SOON AS NEEDED ITEMS ARE RETRIEVED.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
RoutineRepeatNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

AN OBSERVABLE BUILDUP OF GRIME AND SOIL IS PRESENT ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND OUTSIDE OF ALL EQUIPMENT (3 COMP. SINK, STOVE, OVEN, PREP SINK, ETC.). HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF DUST NOTED ON THE FANS AND SHELVES ON/NEAR THE PREP TABLE IN DISHWASHING AREA. EQUIPMENT AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED OFTEN ENOUGH TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS.

−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)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

OBSERVED A HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF GRIME AND DEBRIS ON VENT HOOD ABOVE GRILL. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED OFTEN ENOUGH TO PREVENT BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO HAVE A HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS. SPECIFIC AREAS INCLUDE THE TOP CEILING OF WALK-IN AND FAN, AND THE SHELVES. THE SHELVES APPEAR RUSTED AND HAVE DEBRIS ON THEM. ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR, AND SHALL BE CLEANED AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO KEEP THEM CLEAN AND BY METHODS THAT PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS.

−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)”
A95July 25, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

DRIVE-THRU WINDOW DOES NOT APPEAR TO FULLY SELF CLOSE TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY. REAR SCREEN DOOR DOES NOT FULLY SELF CLOSE, THE WALL APPEARS TO SHAKE WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED AND CLOSED. ALL OUTER OPENINGS MUST BE FULLY SELF CLOSING AND SEALED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

AN OBSERVABLE BUILDUP OF GRIME AND SOIL IS PRESENT ON THE FLOORS, WALLS, AND OUTSIDE OF EQUIPMENT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED OFTEN ENOUGH TO PREVENT VISIBLE OR TANGIBLE BUILDUP OF GRIME AND DEBRIS.

−1 point · Cited as “null”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

OBSERVED SEVERAL LOCATIONS ON WALL WITH DAMAGE THAT MAKES CLEANING DIFFICULT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND CLEANABLE.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”
A96August 27, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.

RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

BOX TRUCK BACK WHICH IS USED FOR STORAGE MUST REMAIN CLOSED AT ALL TIMES THAT INVENTORY IS NOT ACTIVELY BEING MOVED TO IMPEDE PEST ENTRY. BOX TRUCK STORAGE UNIT MUST BE CLEANED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE LOCATIONS FOR PESTS.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

OBSERVED BUILDUP OF DEBRIS/GRIME ON MOST WALLS/FLOORS/CEILINGS, AND NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT. ALL SURFACES OF THE RESTAURANT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. RECOMMEND DEEP CLEAN TO COVER ALL SURFACES. ALL ITEMS UNNECESSARY FOR THE OPERATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISE. THIS INCLUDES ITEMS IN THE STORAGE TRUCK BED WHICH ARE IN AN OBVIOUSLY RUSTED OR OTHERWISE UNUSABLE STATE.

−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)”
A99December 21, 20231 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving pest control.

RoutineGarbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained.

DUMPSTER IS PROPERLY LOCATED ON CONCRETE PAD. CLEAN UP DEBRIS AND REFUSE AROUND GREASE TANK TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”
B87November 28, 20238 violations

Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.

Critical (supporting)Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

THERE IS ONLY ONE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, WHICH HAD RAGS AND A STEEL WOOL PAD IN THE BASIN. HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE DESIGNATED AND USED FOR ONLY THAT PURPOSE.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

OBSERVED BUILDUP OF GRIME AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES ON THE FRYER, PRESSURE FRYER, GRILL AND BACK ROOM PREP STATIONS. ALL FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT MUST BE FULLY CLEANED TO FOOD SERVICE STANDARDS BY REMOVING ALL SOIL AND GRIME AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT REGULARLY TO PREVENT BUILDUP.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
Critical (supporting)Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips.

NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR THE TESTING OF THE CONCENTRATION OF THE CHLORINE SANITIZER FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)”
RoutineInsects, rodents, and animals not present.

EXTERNAL DOOR IN KITCHEN IS NOT SELF CLOSING. ALL EXTERIOR DOORS AND BATHROOM DOORS MUST BE FULLY SELF CLOSING TO PREVENT ENTRY OF PESTS.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”
RoutineNonfood-contact surfaces clean.

AN OBSERVABLE BUILDUP OF GRIME AND SOIL IS LOCATED ON THE NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF NEARLY ALL EQUIPMENT. ALL SURFACES THAT ARE VISIBLY DIRTY MUST BE CLEANED TO FOOD SERVICE STANDARDS.

−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)”
RoutineGarbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained.

THE DUMPSTER IS SITTING ON GRASS. THE DUMPSTER MUST BE LOCATED ON A HARD, NONPOROUS SURFACE WHICH IS CLEANABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILING NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT OR TOUCH. ALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED OFTEN ENOUGH TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF GRIME AND SOIL. ALL SURFACES MUST BE CLEANED WITHIN 7 DAYS.

−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)”
RoutineAdequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used.

EMPLOYEE ITEMS (CUPS, JACKETS, PHONES) STORED IN FOOD SERVICE AREAS AND ON FOOD SERIVCE SURFACES. ALL EMPLOYEE ITEMS MUST BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA WHICH PREVENTS CONTAMINATION OF FOOD SERVICE AREAS.

−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 154-FS-2010-05013. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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