Metropolis Cafe

111 N Wayne St, Milledgeville, GA 31061
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Metropolis Cafe, located at 111 N Wayne St, Milledgeville, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 17, 2026, with a score of 82. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations, including issues with food storage and date marking. Across seven recorded inspections, Metropolis Cafe has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed red sauce/salsa held above 41 degrees F at grill. CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken and beef steak held below 135 degrees F beside grill. CA: discussed hot holding with pic-pic discarded (educated cook)
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth with food debris stored on cook/food handler at grill. CA: discussed what wiping cloths can be used for and how they are to be stored once soiled. (Wiping cloths cannot be used for wiping hands) Employee must wash hands if dirty.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic container cup stored inside sauce bucket inside walk in cooler and tongs down inside prep top cooler food. CA: discussed storage of in use utensils with pic (must be cleanable material and have handles that stays out of food to prevent hand contamination of food) Tongs were removed and stored properly
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
67
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed cooked spinach mix and par cooked chicken in WIC without a date. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraph...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed French fries uncovered in RIC. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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; PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered tomato sauce uncovered in WIC. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) 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; PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
82
Aug 13, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black and red substance in ice machine. Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and with Time/Temperature Control for safety f...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken in the walk in freezer without a date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed diced tomatoes without date in WIC. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsect...
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish sitting in water without slow drop in meat sink.
70
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several pans of cheese dip cooked this morning hot holding below 135 degrees F.in warmer unit less than 4 hr. CA: discussed hot holding with pic. COS: pic rapidly reheated cheese dip on stove to 165 degrees F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Latest inspection report was not posted. 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. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door, the current inspection report shall be prominently displayed at all time...
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
95
Feb 7, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw steak on top of lemons in walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in the ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken in the walk in freezer without a date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered tomato sauce on the floor in the freezer.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed chicken sitting in water without slow drop in meat sink.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bowl of tomato sauce on floor of RIF. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean and not exposed to floor moisture. Bowl was placed 6...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed cup without handle being used as a scoop.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
58
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed chicken in prep cooler at 61F and 63F. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) 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. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Between uses with raw fruits and vegetables and with...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed chicken, rice, vegetables, and marinated chicken in WIC without a date. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in pa...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed lamb thawing in bucket of still water inside of meat sink. 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours including: (I) The time the food...
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
67
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several pans of cheese dip cooked this morning hot holding below 135 degrees F.in warmer unit less than 4 hr. CA: discussed hot holding with pic. COS: pic rapidly reheated cheese dip on stove to 165 degrees F.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Jul 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef patties sitting on top of cooked chicken. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commerci...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken with no date. Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a fo...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cup without handle acting as scoop in flour bin. Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
74
May 22, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Initial
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken and beef steak held below 135 degrees F beside grill. CA: discussed hot holding with pic-pic discarded (educated cook)
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed red sauce/salsa held above 41 degrees F at grill. CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic container cup stored inside sauce bucket inside walk in cooler and tongs down inside prep top cooler food. CA: discussed storage of in use utensils with pic (must be cleanable material and have handles that stays out of food to prevent hand contamination of food) Tongs were removed and stored properly
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth with food debris stored on cook/food handler at grill. CA: discussed what wiping cloths can be used for and how they are to be stored once soiled. (Wiping cloths cannot be used for wiping hands) Employee must wash hands if dirty.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
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