Clark's

904 S 7Th St, Cordele, GA 31015

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to zero violations before.

Clark's latest score of 64 falls below the Cordele average of 94. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed no Certified Food Manager for establishment. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. Pf

511-6-1.03(3)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed the following: Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. No supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap was provided at the hand sink and/or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Hand sink is not equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100F through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf Spoke with PIC that A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85°F (29.4°C) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.Pf

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC given 1 week to get proper hair restraints.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed soiled reach-in cooler shelves and dirty dishes in front of the 3-compartment sink in the main kitchen. Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC was notified about proper cleaning procedures. COS.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. (i) Closing Toilet Room Doors. Except during cleaning and maintenance operations, toilet room doors as specified under subsection (2)(l) of this Rule shall be kept closed. PIC given one (1) month to fix this issue.

511-6-1.07(5)(i)

Sep 11, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Clark's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Clark's on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Clark's compare to other restaurants in Cordele?

Clark's most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Cordele average of 94.

Has Clark's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Clark's have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Clark's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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