Hargrove Snack Bar

12762 Broad St, Sparta, GA 31087

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Hargrove Snack Bar has been inspected four times since 2024. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Hargrove Snack Bar's latest score is in line with the Sparta average of 98. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grease and debris on floor under fryer. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC was informed of violation and began cleaning on site.

May 15, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed tomatoes at 48F in PC. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. Food was discarded

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed cut iceberg lettuce at 51F in PC. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. Food was discarded

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Jan 26, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hargrove Snack Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hargrove Snack Bar on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Hargrove Snack Bar compare to other restaurants in Sparta?

Hargrove Snack Bar most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sparta average of 98.

Has Hargrove Snack Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hargrove Snack Bar have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hargrove Snack Bar 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 Hargrove Snack Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hargrove Snack Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.

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