Fayetteville, Fayette County

Truth Breakfast Bar and Grill

214 BANKS CROSSING FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

Food
Latest score
80
May 28, 2026
City
Fayetteville
County
Fayette
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 807 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cold TCS stored above 41 F (see above temperatures). COS. Items discarded. Code: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the facility is storing employee medication with single-use items in the back storage area. COS. Removed. Code: Medications that are necessary for the health of employees shall be stored in a manner that prevents contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that not all spray bottles in the front of house area were labeled with the common name of the product. COS. Labeled. Code: Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the product inside.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the facilities walk-in cooler is not working and that the facility no longer has adequate storage capacity for their mode of operation/menu. COS. Facility is temporarily closing until the walk-in can be repaired. Code: Facility shall have adequate means of holding to maintain food temperatures.

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: Yes

Observed accumulation of debris on and in equipment, particularly of the reach-in freezer in the rear of the facility. Code: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of 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: Yes

Observed damaged wall tile by the walk-in cooler and damaged floor tile in the walk-in cooler; observed accumulation of debris under shelves and equipment, particularly on the line and in the rear storage area. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee belongings (keys, headphones) stored above single-use items in the rear storage area. COS. Moved. Code: Employee belongings and acitvities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 876 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drinks stored in both non-single-use cups and single use cups, none with straws and some without lids, and drinks were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging that was stored under refrigeration. COS. Removed from bags. CA: Fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging shall be removed from the modified environment prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food service employee wearing jewelry while handling food. COS. Jewelry removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry shall be worn on the hands or wrists to include medical bracelets.

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 accumulation of debris on and in equipment. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

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: Yes

Observed damaged wall tile by the walk-in cooler and damaged floor tile at the bar; observed accumulation of debris under shelves and equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Feb 12, 2025

Followup

Score: 981 violation

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: Yes

Observed that the ceiling/roof of the walk-in cooler was leaking heavily; PIC states that this happens whenever there is rain. CA: Facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

Dec 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 7417 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee drinks in a non single use containers without a straw. COS. Container removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the hand sink at the bar was blocked by having items stored in the basin. COS. Items removed. CA: Hand sinks shall be kept clear and accessible at all times.

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the facility uses a digital menu and that there is no consumer advisory on the items on the digital menu that are served raw or undercooked; no identifying mark, advisory, or disclaimer.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the facility had prepared TCS food that was prepared prior to today that was not date marked. COS. Dates added. CA: TCS food held longer than 24 hours shall be date marked with the date of discard, the date of preparation, or both, however the method of marking shall be consistent.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed residential pesticides stored in the facility. COS. Discarded. CA: All chemicals including pesticides shall be used according to their manufacturers instructions, residential pesticides shall be used only in residential settings.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled spray bottles. COS. Labeled. CA: All working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with the common name of the product.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several bottles of stool softener and nasal spray that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved. CA: Medications that are necessary to the health of the employee may be stored at the facility, however, they shall be stored to prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging that was thawed and stored under refrigeration. COS. Removed from bags. CA: Fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging shall be removed from the modified environment prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Osberved wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single-use items stored on the floor. CA: Single-use items shall be stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.

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 accumulation of debris on and in equipment. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(l) - toilet rooms, enclosed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the mens restroom door was not self-closing. CA: Restroom doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that there was no drain plug in the dumpster or, if there was, it was damaged and hollowed out allowing the dumpster to drain. CA: There shall be a dumpster plug in the dumpster to prevent it from draining.

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: Yes

Observed that the facility had an accumulation of debris and grease on floors, walls, and ceilings; observed damaged and missing tiles and water damage to the back ceiling and wall by the walk-in cooler. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris; facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the inspection report was posted behind the christmas tree. CA: The inspection report shall be posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, readable at a distance of 1 foot away, and in a conspicuous place.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the facility was using bowls as scoops and that they were stored in the product. COS. Removed. CA: Scoops shall have handles and the handles shall be stored above the level of the product.

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 805 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employees on phone then handle food; observed employees enter kitchen and begin handling food without washing their hands. CA: Employees shall wash their hands when switching tasks and prior to working with food.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee drink in a non single use container. COS. Container removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in a single-use container with a lid and straw and handled to prevent contamination.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food service employee wearing jewelry while handling food. COS. Jewelry removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry shall be worn on the hands or wrists to include medical bracelets.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed missing/broken tiles in the back, leading to the floor not being easily cleanable. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be easily cleanable.

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 accumulation of debris under equipment. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 814 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: Yes

Observed hot TCS food stored below 135 F (sausages). COS. Items shall be discarded within 4 hours of when they were prepared. CA: TCS food that uses hot holding as a control for safety shall be held at 135 F or higher.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee drinks without lids and straws that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Drinks removed. CA: Employee drinks in prep areas shall be in a single-use cup with a lid and a straw and handled to prevent contamination.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use containers was stored upright. COS. Item inverted. CA: single use containers shall be stored to protect the use end.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken floor tiles in front of walk in cooler. CA: Facility floor shall be kept in cleanable setting.