Commerce, Jackson County

Commerce Sports Bar & Grill

1650 SOUTH BROAD ST COMMERCE, GA 30529

Food

Latest score

Nov 18, 2025

City

Commerce

County

Jackson

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed kitchen chlorine sanitizer at a concentration above 100ppm. Observed containers of residential pesticides stored in dry storage closet. Corrective Action 9CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to maintain sanitizers at 50ppm chlorine. PIC remade sanitizer.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No major allergen written notification present at establishment. PIC instructed establishment must have statement informing customers of the presence of any of the nine major allergens in unpackaged product.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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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 container of wings in WIC without cover/lid. Observed torn covers of tinfoil. Replace covers when torn. Keep foods in storage covered. COS.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed bar glassware being wet stacked and nested glass to glass. Allow clean glassware to fully air dry. Do not stack glass in glass. Utilize trays or bar netting to separate layers. COS.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of grease and debris on cookline equipment and utility lines. Also observed debris on ceiling, walls and utility line of WIC. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Correct by 2/28/25.

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 accumulations of grease, dust and/or debris on ceilings around vents of kitchen. Clean by 2/28/25.

Jul 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 896 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No Certified Food Safety Manager certificate posted in public view. Post valid CFSM cert. by 8/9/24

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 several containers/bags of food in storage (WIC, Reach in freezer) open and/or uncovered. Keep all food in storage covered and protected. Plastic wrap, tinfoil and lids utilized. Corrected.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No required hand wash notices posted at restroom sinks and bar. Kitchen hand sink notice in need of replacement. Correct by 8/9/24

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 both ice scoops in bar improperly stored with handles in contact with ice. Corrected.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bar glassware being stacked/nested. Need to ensure glassware is fully air dried and stored in layers. Do not nest glassware. Corrected.

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 accumulations of grease/oils on utility lines to cook line, light switch and cover, and wall. Observed damaged floor tile collecting debris. Clean and repair as needed by 8/9/24.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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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 ready-to eat (RTE) items in Cold Line - Bottom not date-marked. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed all cold RTE items held longer than 24 hours need to be date-marked with a 7 days maximum discard date. Verified with PIC prep/cook date and RTE items date-marked accordingly. COS.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed cup being used as scoop in bulk sugar container. Scoops must have handles. Cup removed. COS.

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 food improperly stored above food for service. Observed employee purse improperly stored in dry storage area of kitchen. Employee food labelled and moved below food for service. Purse moved to designated area. COS.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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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 multiple cold ready-to-eat (RTE) items throughout establishment with no date-marking. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) informed cold RTE items held over 24 hours must be marked with discard date of 7 days max. Items all verified prep/cook date with PIC, then marked with their associated discard date. COS.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several spices removed from original container not labeled. Spices identified and labeled. COS.

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 scoop without handle being stored in spice container. Scoop removed. COS.

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: Yes

Observed boxes of single service items stored on floor in utility & liquor roo, not 6" off floor.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No Quat-10 sanitizer test strips present for 3-compartment sinks and spray bottles.