Pat's Place

1526 S Lee St, Americus, GA 31709
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Pat's Place has been inspected four times since 2024. On Apr 27, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

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

The city-wide average sits at 90, which Pat's Place's 82 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 27, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the ice chute of the bulk-producing ice machine with brown-like residue and substance on it. 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: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distri...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed puree eggs and sausage with a date of the 25th on it but no discard date. After questioning the PIC, she stated that the items were cooked this morning. 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. The PIC had the food employee discard items.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
82
Nov 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up on the inside of two ice machines and ice chute of drink machine. Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. PIC contacted service provider to receive professional serviced cleanings for each unit. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up on the inside of two ice machines. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC to drain, wash, rinse, and sanitize the ice machines.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pat's Place last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pat's Place on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pat's Place?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pat's Place.

How does Pat's Place compare to other restaurants in Americus?

Pat's Place most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Americus average of 90.

Has Pat's Place's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pat's Place have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pat's Place 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 Pat's Place inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pat's Place is inspected around two times per year on average.