Black Rose Cafe and Bar
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
78
Score
The Black Rose Cafe and Bar, located at 3836 Hwy 42 in Locust Grove, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on January 9, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations related to areas such as thermometer accuracy, personal cleanliness, and proper utensil storage. Across six scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a low-risk rating.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jul 15, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Jul 2, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
37
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
Jan 3, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Jan 9, 2026 Inspection
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed two reach in coolers (one in the kitchen and the other one on the front-end) without a thermometer to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of the units. Make sure all coolers have a thermometer.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed in employee in the kitchen preparing food items without a hair restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several clean utensils (forks/knives) laying on the bar counter top exposed to contamination. The dishes will need to be inverted or covered when employees are not wrapping them for use.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed a thick accumulation of old food build up on the bottom shelf in the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a heavy condensation leak in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The leak is being caught with a plastic bowl. Please contact a plumber to see if a drain line is clogged or if there or any other issues with the cooler. Please remove all food items from underneath the leak to avoid potential contamination of the food items. Please email a completed work order to sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 1/16/25.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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