Cairo, Grady County

GRADY FIFTH ST CAFE

1155 5TH ST SE CAIRO, GA 39828

Food
Latest score
100
Feb 26, 2026
City
Cairo
County
Grady
Inspections
9

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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: Yes

Observed an old label from 2/26 transferred to a pan of yogurt that was prepped on 2/27. PIC HAD NEW LABEL MADE FOR THE PAN.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. LOCATION: DRAWERS NEXT TO FRONT GRILL AREA.

Feb 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 7014 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon was found stored above pureed RTE food items in walk in cooler. PIC THREW ITEMS OUT.

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 SLICE TOMATOES, AND SHREDDED CHEESE NOT COOLED TO 41 DEGREES F BEFORE SERVING. PIC REMOVED ITEMS FROM SERVING LINE.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SLICE TOMATOES, AND SHREDDED CHEESE NOT COOLED TO 41 DEGREES F BEFORE SERVING. PIC REMOVED ITEMS FROM SERVING LINE.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed 3-compartment sink Quaternary Ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Pic had employee drain the sink, replace the sanitizer solution, and re-wash dishes that were not properly sanitized.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Pic emptied sanitizer bucket, and had sanitizer solution replaced.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clean food storage containers placed on top shelf with food contact surface in the upright position. PIC HAD EMPLOYEE MOVE.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminated. Observed food processor not being used left with old food residue. PIC HAD EMPLOYEE WASH.

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: Yes

Food found stored past disposal date marked. FOOD ITEM: BOILED EGGS PIC THREW OUT.

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: Yes

Label on a food item packaged on-site lacking required information. Item: Turkey. PIC THREW OUT.

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: Yes

Observed multiple bags of cheese cubes marked with 30 day disposal date. Food items are not to be kept past 7-days after being prepared. PIC THREW OUT.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Location: Under dry storage area walk in cooler shelves. PIC HAD EMPLOYEE CLEAN.

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 build-up of grease/ debris on nonfood-contact surface. Location: Table Underneath Flat top grill in main kitchen.

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

SMALL HOOD SYSTEM NEXT TO SERVICE LINE NOT CLEANED FREQUENTLY ENOUGH TO PREVENT ACCUMULATION OF GREASE.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(a)3 - equipment, clothes washer & dryer, contamination prevention (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. DRY STORAGE CONTAINER.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 TUNA SALAD AND CHICKEN SALAD IN OPENED ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITH NO DATE MARKING. PIC STATED THEY WERE OPENED YESTERDAY AND PUT THE PROPER LABEL ON. ALSO EDUCATED EMPLOYEES ON PROPER DATE MARKING.

May 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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

IN FRONT COOK LINE AREA OF FACILITY THERE WAS A PREP TOP COOLER OBSERVED TO BE HOLDING AT 51 DEGREES. SLICED TOMATO WAS TEMPED AT 44 DEGREES AND SLICED AMERICAN CHEESE WAS OBSERVED AT 45 DEGREES. PIC THREW ITEMS AWAY AND MOVED ALL OTHER FOOD ITEMS TO A DIFFERENT COOLER UNTIL PREP TOP WAS FIXED.

Nov 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED RAW BACON BEING STORED OVER RTE TURKEY SAUSAGE IN WALK IN COOLER. PIC MOVED ITEMS TO MEET FOOD SEPERATION RULE BY PLACING RTE ITEM ABOVE RAW ITEMS IN VERTICAL STORAGE. COS.

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: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON SEVERAL AREAS WITH IN FOOD KITCHEN COOKING AND PREP AREAS. PIC HAD EMPLOYEE START CLEANING THE AREAS.

Aug 31, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.