Griffin, Spalding County

WELLSTAR SPALDING CAFE

601 S 8TH ST GRIFFIN, GA 30224

Food
Latest score
97
Apr 13, 2026
City
Griffin
County
Spalding
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.

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ineffective cooling methods for time/temperature Control for Safety (TCS) food items. TCS items may have been left to cool without initial ice baths after prep or stacked between pans on speed rack in walk in cooler that are not i use, blocking air flow of items in cooling process.

Oct 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping towel buckets are improperly stored next to cook equipment and above bulk container of food seasoning.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items date marked 4/9-4/12 have not been discarded and still in use. TCS items discarded.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS items being cooled using ineffective methods. TCS items in cooler that is not holding 41F or below. Advise to not stack or overfill items in coolers in large amounts.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooler unable to maintain temperatures of 41F or below. Maintenace called and came on site to repair cooler. TCS items that were held in cooler are to remain in walk in cooler and to not be used until repaired.

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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 time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items unable to maintain temperatures of 135 or above.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee personal items stored on shelving in kitchen prep area.

Apr 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed person in charge (PIC) cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses. All food handlers must sign health policy in acknowledgment and have policy readily available at inspection.

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

Observed procedure for vomit and diarrheal clean up not readily available at inspection. EPA approved cleaner (60156) "Oxycide" can be used as disinfectant for written procedure.

Oct 26, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.