Pot Luck Cafe

115 N Midland Ave, Monroe, GA 30655

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Pot Luck Cafe five times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Monroe restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Ready-to-eat (RTE) mix (just flour &milk) and diced ham RTE being stored under raw bacon in front reach-in cooler; observed liquid egg whites being stored above RTE blueberries in front reach-in cooler. CA:PIC instructed to re-arrange storage of food to prevent contamination from occurring and store by cooking order. COS:PIC rearranged cooler and was given storage order sheet.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food employee on cook line wearing watch while making food. COS:Employee took off watch.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed county ham dated 3/17/25 as prep-day and sausage links dated 3/13/25 as prep dated located in bottom of kitchen prep-cooler not discarded after 7 days. CA: PIC instructed to discard all items after 7 days. Also observed hot dogs dated 3/19/25 as prep day located in front reach in cooler near steam table. COS: PIC discarded items.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Oct 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed lemons being dumped in front hand wash sink. CA: PIC instructed food employees to not use sink as a dump sink. COS: PIC cleaned out sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Prep-Cooler cutting board heavily marked/stained

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Tile chipped on floor in front near stove and prep-cooler

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Observed bottle of Mountain Dew being stored on top of dish machine in back kitchen. CA: PIC instructed all food employees must use disposable cup with lid and straw in kitchen area. COS PIC moved drink to employee area.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed strainer being stored in front hand wash sink. CA: PIC instructed food employee to not block/store equipment in handwashing sinks. COS: PIC moved strainer.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed front handwashing sink not stocked with paper towels. CA: PIC instructed employees that all handwashing sinks must be stocked. COS: PIC stocked paper towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Observed food employee thermo-cup being stored at front dry storage shelf near front hand wash sink. CA: PIC instructed all food employees to use disposable cup with lid and straw in kitchen area. COS: PIC removed cup to employee area

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Tile chipping in front of prep cooler

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pot Luck Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pot Luck Cafe on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pot Luck Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pot Luck Cafe.

How does Pot Luck Cafe compare to other restaurants in Monroe?

Pot Luck Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Monroe average of 80.

Has Pot Luck Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pot Luck Cafe have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pot Luck 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.

How often is Pot Luck Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pot Luck Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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