Elberton, Elbert County

Flat Tire Bar & Grill

17 N OLIVER ST ELBERTON, GA 30635

Food

Latest score

Feb 26, 2026

City

Elberton

County

Elbert

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.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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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 accumulations of black/grey/pink mold like substance on splash plate of drink station ice machine. Need to clean and sanitize splash plate/interior of ice machine at a frequency to prevent accumulations. COS.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed to go sauce cups/containers being used and reused as sugar scoops. DO not reuse single service items as food scoops. Provide a proper scoop with defined handle stored with handle out of contact with product. COS.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grill cooler drawers with hanging, split or cracked gaskets. Repair or replace gaskets by 3/8/26.

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken (frozen) on counter in container of room temp water thawing. Do not thaw in room temp water. Thaw in cooler below 41F, under cool running water, or as part of extended cooking process. Frozen chicken placed under running cool water.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed lower shelf by toaster with protective plastic from shipping beginning to bubble and peel. Need to remove plastic to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

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 holes and cracks developing in masonry walls in rear storage area. Observed pool room expansion (wood Frame) separating from original hole in masonry wall resulting in gaps/cracks + crevices. Repair walls to provide a solid, smooth, durable and easily cleanable and pest proof surface. Correct by 4/18/25/

Apr 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Kitchen hand sink observed w/o hand soap. Ensure all hand sinks are stocked with soap. Temp soap provided.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed to go cups at wait station stored in open rack without cover. Keep to go cups in covered dispenser, or leave in protective plastic sleeves, to protect food/lip contact surfaces. Placed in sleeves.