Hometown Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025
70
Score
Going back to 2024, Hometown Bar & Grill has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Moultrie facility scores 85, putting Hometown Bar & Grill on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 4, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up in large ice machine in kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will clean and sanitize large ice machine in kitchen area.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up in small ice bin in bar area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will clean and sanitize small ice bin in bar area.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed water pressure lacking at cold fixture of the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen area. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have cold water fixture repaired at 3-compartment sink in kitchen area.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed no light in WIC. CA: At least 10 foot candles (108 lux) at a distance of 30 inches (75 cm) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry food storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning. PIC will have light installed in WIC.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
70
Feb 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed two white cutting boards that had deep cuts and did not look clean to sight. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have cutting boards replaced with ones in good repair.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no in date sanitizer test strips. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC Stated he has spoken to the distributer and they are bringing him new test strips today (2/27/25).
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwash signage in the men's restroom. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will post an employees handwash sign in men's restroom.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the vent hood in the main kitchen area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
74
Jul 19, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; A heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. PIC put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in kitchen area.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in bar area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Individual, disposable towels; A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; A heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. PIC put disposable hand towels at employee handwashing sink in bararea.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no employee handwashing cleanser at employee handwashing sink in bar area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. PIC put hand soap at employee handwashing sink in bar area.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed small black build up in large ice machine near dishwasher machine in middle area of the kitchen. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. PIC will have employee to clean and sanitize ice machine near dish washer machine in the middle area of the kitchen by today.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed lack in water pressure at handwashing sink in women restroom. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have until 07/26/24 to have water pressure repaired at handwashing sink in women restroom.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no employee handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink in bar area. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will post an employee handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink in bar area.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handle in contact with ice in large ice machine near dishwasher in middle area of kitchen. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops. PIC placed handle up in large ice machine near dishwasher in middle area of kitchen.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ice bin in bar area uncovered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination including ice bins. PIC covered ice bin in bar area.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
52
Jan 11, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black build up on drink nozzles of soda machine at the front of the facility. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment. COS PIC removed nozzles to clean and sanitize them.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up on the ice bin at the drink machine at the front of the facility. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will clean and sanitize ice bin.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on vent hood in the main kitchen. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have hood vent cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not posted in the facility. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will have most recent inspection report posted ASAP.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several items being stored in reused sour cream containers (steaks, salsa, and hot sauce). CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS PIC removed items being stored in the reused sour cream containers and placed them in new food grade containers.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hometown Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hometown Bar & Grill on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hometown Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hometown Bar & Grill.
How does Hometown Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Moultrie?
Hometown Bar & Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Moultrie average of 85.
Has Hometown Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hometown Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hometown Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hometown Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hometown Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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