Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub

214 W Clinton St, Gray, GA 31032

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. On Nov 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub's 90 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed WIC floor pulled up in the middle of the WIC. All equipment shall be in good working condition. Floor shall be repaired or replaced.

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

Inspector notes: Observed grill with out front cover plate. A large accumulation of food debris has built up in grill. PIC notified. Grill shall be cleaned and repaired. grill with out front cover plate. A large accumulation of food debris has built up in grill. PIC notified. Grill shall be cleaned and repaired.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

May 28, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed grill with out front cover plate. A large accumulation of food debris has built up in grill. PIC notified. Grill shall be cleaned and repaired.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed inside of oven with build up of debris and food particles. Oven shall be cleaned on a schedule that will prevent a large amount of build up. PIC notified.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed WIC floor pulled up in the middle of the WIC. All equipment shall be in good working condition. Floor shall be repaired or replaced.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed large gap under walk in cooler door. Flooring under door is missing. PIC notified. Area should be repaired or replaced to create a seal for the walk in cooler door.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed loose tiles and missing tiles in the floor in the main kitchen. Main areas are by the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. All physical facilities shall be in good repair. Tiles shall be replaced or repaired.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

May 31, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS items in prep top cooler above 41 degrees. ( Tomato Sliced 45, Peppers 45, and Sliced cheese 47) PIC notified. Prep top temperature turned down.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed freezer door not connected to freezer body. All equipment shall be in good working condition. PIC notified.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub on file is from Nov 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub.

How does Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub compare to other restaurants in Gray?

Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Gray average of 95.

Has Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pickle Barrel Cafe & Sports Pub means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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