R&B Cafe

461 Burney St, Madison, GA 30650

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, R&B Cafe has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 24, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

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

“Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Madison average 82, so R&B Cafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitize step was not done at the 3-compartment sink. CA: Ensure to sanitize utensils and equipment after every manual wash/rinse and sanitize. Always ensure the sanitizer concentration of chlorine is between 50ppm and 200ppm. COS: Dishes were properly sanitized during the inspection.

511-6-1.05(8)(b)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed a chemical spray bottle not identified in the main kitchen area. Corrective action: All chemicals, if transferred, shall be properly identified with a common name. The person in charge was informed and instructed to identify the spray bottle.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

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

Inspector notes: No proper use of cloth to sanitize the dining table. Dining tables are not properly set with the proper method. Corrective action: Dining tables must be sanitized with sanitizer (chlorine) and proper methods. The person in charge was informed that if clothes are used, they must be submerged in the sanitizer buckets. Two buckets must be used; the first bucket with sanitizer is to clean tables, and the second bucket with sanitizer is to sanitize the table. If a spray bottle is used, ensure the proper concentration is used with a single use of a paper towel.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed chemical spray bottle not identified in main kitchen area. Corrective action: All chemicals, if transferred, shall be properly identified with common name. Person in charge was informed and instructed to identify spray bottle.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed serving scoop store in the cook rice (front service area) and sugar container (main kitchen area) with the handle touching the foods. When stored in foods, the handle part of the utensil shall not touch the food. COS: utensils were removed.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Observed certified food safety manager (CSFM) certificate expired since 1/2024 posted in the dining area. Corrective action (CA): The person in charge was informed that every food establishment must have a CSFM certification posted in public view and up to date. Also, the person in charge was informed that they must enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam obtain a new certificate within 90 days, and contact the health department when complete and obtention of the certificate.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed two bags of cocked foods (chicken and pork) in a 3-door reach-in cooler without the prep date or the discarded date. Also, observed a can of cream open without the date it was open. Corrective action: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in the 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. COS: The concerned foods were discarded.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The vent hood was not cleaned, observed with heavy grease accumulation.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jan 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two containers of chicken broth in prep cooler at main kitchen not date marking. CA: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in the 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 far a maximum of 7 days. COS: the two container of the chicken broth were discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bulk container of chicken batter flour not labeled to identify contents.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was R&B Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at R&B Cafe on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at R&B Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at R&B Cafe.

How does R&B Cafe compare to other restaurants in Madison?

R&B Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Madison average of 82.

Has R&B Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at R&B Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at R&B Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is R&B Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, R&B Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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