Pittman Side Track Cafe

312 Main St, Eastman, GA 31023

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pittman Side Track Cafe four times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

That's lower than the typical Eastman restaurant, which scores around 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Inspector notes: They have SWAI in the WIC but it is being called catfish when presented on the buffet. SWAI cannot be called catfish. It can be called fried fish or SWAI but not catfish. This is a misrepresentation of the true food product

511-6-1.04(1)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed the Warewash machine not pulling chemical sanitizer ran the machine 3 times and it had been already in use. No sanitizer is working at warewash machine. Will use 3 compartment sink until unit is fixed. Recheck with in 72 hrs.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

May 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Proper separating and protection. Observed hanging bag of onion sitting on top of open bucket of prepped raw chicken. Chicken juice was visibly splattered on onions. CFSM/PIC brought stuff in to immediately pull onions and discard. Discussed walk in cooler separation planning, and discussed get different container uline container with wheel base and lid to completely keep product covered and counter act cross contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Inspection from 6/13/2024 not visible to public for viewing EHS and staff had to look for it. Inspection needs to be posted within 15 ft of door at eye level for public.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed build up of debris on under grate of several coke machines and ice machines and on drainage tubes (pink). Also on outside under plating on ice chute plastic equipment. Equipment needs to be cleaned more frequently to avoid accumulation.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed no trash can at handwash sink in kitchen. If disposable towels are used at handwash sink then a waste receptacle shall be located at that location.

511-6-1.06(5)(g)

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Bulk ice machine interior ice chute observed with heavy build up - unit needs to be shut down drained heavily cleaned and sanitized. Recheck with in 72 hrs.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers in cold hold units were missing and or broken they need to be added or replaced as needed. Several were missing from units.

511-6-1.05(2)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Wet nesting of newly washed dishes. Dishes need to be stacked in a way to properly air dry - not on top of each other.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pittman Side Track Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pittman Side Track Cafe on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Pittman Side Track Cafe compare to other restaurants in Eastman?

Pittman Side Track Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Eastman average of 86.

Has Pittman Side Track Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pittman Side Track Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pittman Side Track Cafe 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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