Griffin, Spalding County

Bank Street Cafe

126 S HILL ST GRIFFIN, GA 30223

Food

Latest score

Mar 17, 2026

City

Griffin

County

Spalding

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 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw salmon that is individually vacuum sealed is not removed from packaging once thawed.

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 most recent routine inspection is not posted in public view. The inspection of 92 is posted instead of 81.

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 test strips are not provided to monitor sanitizer concentrations at dish machine, 3-compartment, and wiping towel buckets.

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 818 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods do not meet temperature requirements of 135 degrees F or above.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods are not cooling adequately for safety.

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 employee drinks from open container in ware wash area. All employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single use cup with lid and straw and stored in a manner that equipment and food for customers is not contaminated.

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 EPA approved disinfectant is not available to clean up vomit and/or diarrhea events.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dish machine does not register any sanitizer when a cycle is complete.

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 the following food contact surfaces need detailed cleaning and sanitizing: slicer, potato peeler, interior microwave, can opener.

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: Yes

Observed prep top coolers do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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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 EPA approved disinfectant is not available to clean up after vomit and/or diarrheal events.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper cooling methods are used to cool prepared food item. Ensure coolers can recover when in constant use back to 41 degrees F and that foods do not sit out at room temperature for long periods of time. Also, it is difficult to cool a prepared food item in a prep top cooler that is in constant use.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed individually packaged (reduce oxygen packaged) tuna is being stored still in the sealed individual pack after thawing. Remove fish from package once thawed.

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 prep top coolers do not consistently maintain 41 degrees F or below.

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 test strips are not readily available to monitor sanitizer concentrations at dish machine.

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.

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 TCS foods are not maintained at 135 degrees F or above (ex. fries that are cut from potatoes and cooked).

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 coolers do not all maintain 41 degrees F or below.

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 8112 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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below. (Rpt 1)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods are not cooling adequately for safety based on conversation with food handlers and observed times and temperatures. (Rpt 1)

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper cooling methods are being used to cool prepared TCS foods. TCS foods are being cooled in coolers that are not holding correct temperatures.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw tuna is left in vacuum sealed individual package after thawing. Tuna must be removed from package once thawed when left in coolers.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buckets of food on the floor at the cook line.

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 with chemical for towels is being stored on prep table next to food equipment and food.

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 towels wet with food debris are not being stored in sanitizing solution in between uses.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed insufficient hot water is supplied to each sink.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed floors and walls behind and beneath equipment are not clean.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee personal items are improperly stored next to food and on food equipment.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prep top coolers does not consistently maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or below. (Rpt 1)

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: No

Observed non-food contact surfaces are not clean (ex. gaskets of coolers, water soaked cardboard inside cooler, crevices at cook line, handles of equipment).

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 905 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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods items, based on observed times and temperatures, are not cooling adequately for safety.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prep top cooler does not meet the temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below (ex. deli prep top).

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 Quaternary test strips are not provided for sanitizer tabs that are used in wiping towel buckets and 3-compartment sink.

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: No

Observed non-food contact surfaces are not clean (ex. exteriors of cook equipments, gaskets, handles of equipment, bulk food containers).