COMMERCE, Banks County

Spark by Hilton

30539 HWY 441 SOUTH S COMMERCE, GA 30529

Food
Latest score
96
Feb 12, 2026
City
COMMERCE
County
Banks
Inspections
4

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 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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. Observed spray bottle of blue cleaning solution bearing no identifying label. Advised PIC that toxic substances must be clearly labeled. PIC created label for spray bottle.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 891 violation

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 butter, cream cheese, milk on self service bar kept above 41 degrees. Consulted with PIC about changing self service items to time control for safety or keeping items under refrigeration. Observed butter, milk, cream cheese, yogurt in reach in cooler kept above 41 degrees. Cooler was adjusted to a lower temperature. Items out of required temperature range were voluntarily discarded.

Aug 18, 2023

Followup

Score: 891 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Multiple items cold held at greater than 41 degrees in RIC in kitchen. Items in cooler thrown away. To keep cooler at correct temp and monitor temperature.

Aug 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 618 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

employees not properly washing hands and changing gloves between tasks.

CA: train employees to wash hands

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Both employees wearing gloves to perform multiple tasks without washing hands and changing gloves in between.

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

Butter, cream cheese and pancake mix not held at 41 degrees or below.

CA: items discarded during inspection

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PIC is CFSM. PIC could not answer food safety questions

CA: provide CFSM within 60 days

1-2B - certified food protection manager

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Est. does not have a CFSM

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels or dryer provided at handwashing sink.

CA: paper towels provided during inspection. COS

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Est does not have established procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events

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

Dining tables not sanitized with proper methods.

CA: provide sanitizer bottles or buckets for surfaces.

.05(8)(a) No sanitize step for manual dishwashing

CA: 3 compartment sink procedure demonstrated by EHS during inspection. Provide quaternary ammonia test strips for manual dishwashing procedure