Swainsboro, Emanuel County

Berni's on West Main, LLC

114 WEST MAIN STREET SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

Food

Latest score

Jan 28, 2026

City

Swainsboro

County

Emanuel

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.

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 877 violations

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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 handsink not stocked with soap and paper towels. C/A - Handsink should be fully stocked at all times. COS - manager had sink restocked.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer in an unlabeled spray bottle. C/A - label all chemicals when placing them in an unmarked bottle. COS - manager labeled bottle.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bottles of cooking oil stored on floor. C/A - store all food at least 6 inches above floor.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rear storage area with unlocked outside door. C/A - door needs to be locked even during business hours to prevent unauthorized access.

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: Yes

Observed large, damaged area to floor in kitchen. C/A - repair so floor is smooth and easily cleanable.

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 rusted shelves in reach in cooler. C/A - replace shelves ASAP.

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

Observed no test strips in kitchen. C/A - order test strips ASAP.

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a food prep area outside without a hand sink. CA: Need a hand sink within 15' of all food prep areas.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dead rodents and skeletons of animals in sticky traps in outside storage area. CA: Check these traps daily and remove dead animals immediately.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed deeply grooved cutting board on prep cooler. CA: Replace/resurface cutting board.

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 large, damaged area to floor in kitchen. CA: Repair floor.

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 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: NoRepeat: No

No soap/paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. CA: Soap and paper towels must always be present at hand sinks.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoops with handles down in bulk sugar container, broken handle on flour container, cup being used for dispensing in cornmeal container. CA: Only use scoops that have handles and keep handle up out of food.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a dusty fan in the kitchen. CA: Clean thoroughly

Feb 9, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed thermometer missing in most of the RIC/upright coolers. CA: All coolers/freezers must have thermometers inside.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damp wiping cloths on several food prep surfaces in kitchen.
CA: Keep cloths in sanitizer in between uses.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies throughout storage area out back. CA: Screen in garage door or keep door closed.

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 dusty fan in kitchen. CA: Take fan apart and clean thoroughly.