Granite City Restaurant

225 College Ave, Elberton, GA 30635

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Granite City Restaurant stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Feb 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average is 88, putting Granite City Restaurant squarely in typical territory. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of grease, oils, and debris on plumbing and gas lines/connections to cooking and cleaning equipment. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed numerous cracked, damaged or missing floor tiles. While improved, need to complete repairs to floors to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Provide plan of correction by 2/22/26.

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

Inspector notes: Repeat. Observed cardboard being reused as shelf liner on metal shelf and blue cabinet. Do not reuse cardboard. Remove cardboard and clean fixtures.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Repeat: Observed knives stored vertically between prep table and prep top cooler. Store knives clean on table or on utensil hanger. Knives removed to 3 compartment sink for cleaning and sanitization.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed exposed stacks of to go cups in open holder. Keep cups in covered holder, or leave in plastic sleeves , with only the bottom of the top cup being exposed.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

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

Inspector notes: Do not line prep table and grill shelves with cardboard. Materials must be durable and cleanable. Remove cardboard and clean metal shelves by 4/18/25

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of grease, oils, dust and debris on sides, controls, and handles of cook line, dish line, and rear cook line equipment. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 4/18/25

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed numerous cracked, damaged and grout missing tiles. Observed cracked and peeling paint on ceiling over 3 comp. sink. Observed accumulations of grease, oils and debris on floors under equipment. Clean and repair floors, walls and ceilings by 4/18/25

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Sanitizer too strong in bucket - PIC diluted it.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Knives stroed between steam table and prep station - PIC sanitized area.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Granite City Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Granite City Restaurant on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Granite City Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Granite City Restaurant.

How does Granite City Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Elberton?

Granite City Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Elberton average of 88.

Has Granite City Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Granite City Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Granite City 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 Granite City Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Granite City Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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