Douglasville, Douglas County

BANKHEAD DINER

11949 VETERANS MEMORIAL HWY STE A DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134

Food
Latest score
92
Dec 15, 2025
City
Douglasville
County
Douglas
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Certified food protection manager certificate expired. CA: Have an employee/owner to get certified.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prep sink not functional. CA: repair prep sink.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cart in fry area observed heavily soiled. CA: Clean cart with greater frequency.

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 906 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed large Ice machine with a buildup on the ceiling. Ice was approaching the ceiling. CA: Clean and sanitize with a greater frequency.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed some surfaces soiled. Soiled areas include bins, ovens etc. CA: Clean thoroughly and sanitize.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Toxic cleaners observed without labels. CA: All items without labels shall be labeled.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed utensils front (spoons), back (cooking utensils, whisks) stored handles down. CA: Store with handles up to protect food contact surfaces.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed walls around the vent soiled. CA: clean walls around the vent.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed vents with filters are dusty/dirty. CA: clean vents

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 834 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed "Swamp Cabbage" (Vegetables and beef in stew) being held in large bucket holding at 54degrees F. 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.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered containers of food in reach in cooler and freezers. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of grease and debris on range. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed faceplates missing from kitchen equipment. Observed water pooling in the bottom of Reach in cooler. CA: 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf

Sep 7, 2023

Followup

Score: 872 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Ham on serving line being held above 41 degrees F. Observed Raw eggs, bologna, corned beef and pancake mix holding above 41 degrees in reach in cooler. Gaskets in disrepair/tape on top door. CA: All TCS foods prepped on site shall be cooled to 41F or below within 4 hours before serving to customers and held at 41F or below cold holding units.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed labeled and unlabeled cleaning/sanitizing products stored on top of ice bin. CA: Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material

Aug 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 788 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several cooked vegetables hot holding in steam table not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CA: Cooked vegetables must be hot held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COS:PIC reheated foods

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for raw eggs without having written procedures or labels on food. CA: Written procedures and time labels must be present for foods using time.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed hand sink with sani-bucket stored inside being used for filling sanitizer. CA: Handwashing sink must not be used for other purposes other than handwashing. COS: PIC removed bucket.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink in dish wash area with equipment blocking access to sink. Observed hand wash sink in dish area missing soap and paper towels. CA: Hand wash sinks must be accessible and fully equipped for proper handwashing.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several uncovered foods in coolers. CA: Food must be stored covered.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the ice bin in front service area containing mold like substance. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: EHS educated PIC

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live flies in kitchen. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises