Frank's Family Restaurant

1188 Collinsworth Rd, Palmetto, GA 30268

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Frank's Family Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Dec 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Frank's Family Restaurant's latest score of 86 falls below the Palmetto average of 96. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing solution testing higher than 200ppm at bar dishwasher. Will use three compartment sink or dishwasher in kitchen.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

May 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple cooked and prepped food items stored past its use by date; broccoli 5/17, meat sauce 5/17, 5/21 in walk-in cooler, lasagna 5/21 in reach-in cooler. All food items discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple prepped items in reach in coolers stored uncovered without lids. Food items shall be stored covered unless cooling if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered items during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloths stored in sanitizer bucket in main kitchen not reaching minimum strength of chemical concentration. Sanitizer bucket remade during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed black build up on soda nozzles in main kitchen and soda gun in bar area. Nozzles and soda gun cleaned during inspection. Please continue to clean with frequency to prevent buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food debris buildup on bulk food storage bins. Bins should be cleaned with regularity to prevent buildup.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food debris and frost on floor of walk-in freezer. Storage should be free of debris to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle not properly stored above level of food in bulk food bin. Scoop replaced during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed food items on/under countertop reading above 41F including kale 64F and pasta salad 75F. Observed scallops and gyro in the reach-in cooler temperature above 41F; Gyro at 52F and scallops at 47F. All items discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple buckets of sanitizer and dish machine at the bar exceeding recommended limits for consumer safety. Buckets of sanitizer re-made, and PIC will use dish machine in main kitchen until fixed.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frank's Family Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Frank's Family Restaurant on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Frank's Family Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Frank's Family Restaurant.

How does Frank's Family Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

Frank's Family Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Palmetto average of 96.

Has Frank's Family Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Frank's Family Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Frank's Family Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Frank's Family Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Frank's Family Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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