Fenders Diner

631 Irvin St, Cornelia, GA 30531

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Fenders Diner has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Fenders Diner was last inspected on Nov 4, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to other Cornelia restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed diced tomatoes, grilled onions, and bacon bits in excess of 41F. CA: Cold TCS foods must be held at or below 41F.COS: Foods were replaced with food @ appropriate temperature following cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths in bucket w/ no sanitizer concentration. Cloths in use for wiping counters and equipment shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at appropriate concentration. PIC replaced rags and bucket with appropriate sanitizer.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Mar 26, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: QUAT sanitizer buckets at 0ppm concentration, not meeting the required concentration level. QUAT sanitizer dispenser not functioning properly. PIC called their chemical company/supplier and put in a work order to have it fixed. PIC made chlorine sanitizer buckets to replace incorrect QUAT buckets to COS. Continue mixing chlorine or QUAT sanitizer buckets and testing concentration level before use.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Outer opening door is not self-closing. Outer opening doors must be solid, tight-fitting, and self-closing. Repair outer opening door such that it meets the requirements outlined in the GA Food Code.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fenders Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fenders Diner on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Fenders Diner compare to other restaurants in Cornelia?

Fenders Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Cornelia average of 88.

Has Fenders Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fenders Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fenders Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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