Lincolnton, Lincoln County

Home Cafe'

120 N WASHINGTON ST LINCOLNTON, GA 30817

Food
Latest score
81
May 5, 2026
City
Lincolnton
County
Lincoln
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.

May 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 816 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw bacon stored on top in multiple coolers CA: ensure food is stored in order of cook temp

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed eating in kitchen while prepping food CA: ensure food is never eaten in kitchen

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hand soap at hand sink, 3-comp sink being used to wash hands CA: ensure and sink is used, dish soap is not a substitute for hand soap

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed incorrect inspection report posted CA: ensure most recent inspection report is posted in dining room

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed coolers, handles, cooking equipment with significant buildup CA: ensure all equipment, surfaces are kept clean in restaurant

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple areas in restaurant with inadequate lighting CA: ensure all rooms of kitchen/storage are properly lit

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 905 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed hood vent, burner tops/pans with significant buildup CA: ensure all food contact surfaces are cleaned effectively

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed incorrect inspection report posted CA: ensure most recent inspection report is posted

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed microwave, waffle maker, prep area with food buildup; equipment, CH handles with food debris CA: ensure all equipment are cleaned effectively

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling in disrepair CA: ensure ceiling is fixed

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed much of storage area with no lighting CA: ensure adequate lighting is installed in all areas

Apr 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 806 violations

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee mixing RTE potato salad with bare hands COS: instructed employee to always wear gloves when handling RTE food CA: ensure that gloves are always worn when handling RTE food

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pots, pans, many dishes not being washed between cooking different items CA: ensure dishes are washed, rinsed, and sanitized, between cooks ALWAYS

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees with watches, bracelets handling food, one employee with no hair restraints CA: ensure no wristwear is worn by food handlers, hair is properly restrained

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed burners hood, many prep surfaces with significant buildup and debris CA: clean all equipment thoroughly and often, get hood serviced

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ceiling damage, multiple floors, walls, and ceilings with significant buildup CA: clean all floors and walls and ensure roof is repaired ASAP, ESPECIALLY in dry storage areas

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a significant area of restaurant with broken/inadequate lighting; particularly in dry storage areas CA: install/repair adequate lighting in all areas of kitchen

Feb 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 865 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed can opener with black, sticky, and metallic build-up on the blade and blade well. C/a Clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency.

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no consumer advisory on the menu with cook-to-order eggs. C/a Post the consumer advisory on the menu.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dead bugs and bug droppings throughout the kitchen and dry storage area. C/a Increase pest control once the roof is fixed. repeat

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-food contact surfaces where dishes sit with rust, dust and debris on them. C/a Clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant roof leak throughout facility. c/a Repair ASAP.

Aug 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed pest throughout kitchen. C/A: Increase pest control.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed incorrect inspection posted. C/A: Post most recent inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food debris build-up in reach-in and in various area under and around equipment. C/A: Clean and increase cleaning frequency.

Jun 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 845 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand washing sink is soiled with excessive debris. Handwashing sink is not all accessable to employees. Discussed corrective action with the owner

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

Observed the prep table soiled with excessive food debris; prep table is not cleaned on a frequent basis. Discussed proper cleaning procedures with the owners

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 no thermometers in the reach-in units; Discussed with the owner

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dead roaches throughout the premises; discussed pest control scheduling and frequency with the owner

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed excessive food debris on the walls and floors throughout the kitchen; discussed with the owner that the kitchen needs a good general cleaning.