Cedartown, Polk County

The Border Bar & Grill

720 N MAIN ST CEDARTOWN, GA 30125

Food

Latest score

Mar 24, 2026

City

Cedartown

County

Polk

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.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy staining and scoring on prep-top and steam table cutting boards.

CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch

PIC stated he will order new ones as they can no longer be detailed clean. Health dept. to check back by correct by date.

*3/31/26 UPDATE: Facility had new cutting surfaces, but they were not installed yet. *4/2/26 checkback: New cutting surfaces were installed.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 912 violations

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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

Observed carnitas cooked 9/16 at 46°F on ice bath by grill and at 44°F in WIC. CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: PIC discarded food items.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two containers of cheese dip on steam table at 116°Fand 73°F. CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41°F or below or 135°F or above. COS: PIC stated cheese dips were just cooked. PIC chose to re-heat to 165°F and above.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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: YesRepeat: No

Observed excessive buildup of debris on soda water saddle (holder that soda water dispenser rests in). Corrective Action: PIC cleaned saddle immediately and will contact distributor to replace it as it is too small for the nozzle to adequately rest in it. Discussed making sure that it is cleaned at the end of each day to prevent build up.

Jan 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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 excessive build up on soda nozzles causing them not to be clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC tried to clean nozzles and could not get all build up off. He will purchase new ones.Discussed cleaning frequency to maintain cleanliness to sight and touch.

Jul 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 804 violations

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed strawberries in cooler @ bar growing a mold-like substance on them. CA: PIC discarded the strawberries

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple employee beverages stored incorrectly (on prep tops and over dish areas) and not in correct cups. CA: Educated PIC that all employee drinks must be in a single service cup with lid and straw, and be stored ina designated area to prevent contamination.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chemical spray bottles not labeled with common name of contents. CA: Educated PIC on labeling bottles with common name.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep top counters in kitchen and front of house. CA: Instructed PIC that all used/wet wiping cloths must go back in the sanitizer buck or to a designated "dirty linen area"