Tallapoosa, Haralson County

Georgia Express Diner

21 COMMERCE PL TALLAPOOSA, GA 30176

Food
Latest score
96
Apr 1, 2026
City
Tallapoosa
County
Haralson
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.

Apr 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Observed sanitizer bucket with no sanitizer registering. CA: Food contact surfaces must be maintained clean with proper sanitizer. Manager replaced sanitizer bucket.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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 no written time as a public health control policy in restaurant. CA: PIC will create and post a written policy for employees to reference.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pans of cornbread stored on prep counter next to main kitchen grill stored uncovered. CA: PIC covered cornbread with tinfoil.

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 waffle iron in front food service area with food debris buildup.CA: PIC will clean or replace waffle iron.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 ice scoop with handle stored in ice. Observed sugar scoop stored with the handle in the sugar bin. CA: PIC will ensure that scoop handles are not stored in foods.

Apr 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 873 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 diced tomatoes(44F), boiled eggs(45F), lettuce(45F), sour cream(44F), chocolate milk(45F), and 2% milk(47F) holding above 41 degrees F in the prep top cooler. PIC chose to discarded items. PIC has put in a maintenance order on the cooler.

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 sanitizer bucket containing wet rags containing no detectable level of sanitizer. PIC remade sanitizer with the correct concentration.

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 ice machine with debris buildup inside. CA: PIC cleaned ice machine.

Oct 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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 sanitizer bucket in front handwash sink. Observed plate in main kitchen handwash sink. CA: PIC removed items from sinks and will keep all handwash sinks unobstructed at all times.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed ham, hashbrowns, and boiled eggs stored uncovered in walk in cooler. CA: PIC covered items and will continue to cover foods when not in use.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee water bottle stored with dry goods. Observed employee popsicles stored in walk-in freezer with customer foods. CA: PIC separated items from customer foods and will set apart a space for employee foods/drinks.