The Best (Grill Restaurant)

150 Pearl Dr, La Fayette, GA 30728

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at The Best (Grill Restaurant) stretching back to 2025. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

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

Compared to the broader La Fayette restaurant scene, where the average is 92, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEST STRIPS FOR SANITIZER; TEST STRIPS SHALL BE PROVIDED FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION; PIC TO OBTAIN TEST STRIPS FOR QUATS IMMEDIATELY

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

Mar 13, 2025

Followup

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

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN SANI BUCKETS; CA: PIC CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION; REPEAT VIOLATION

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANI BUCKET ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT SERVICE AREA; PIC PLACED THE BUCKET ON AN ELEVATED SURFACE

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Mar 4, 2025

Followup

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLDED CHEESE IN THE WALK IN COOLER; THE CHEESE WAS PRE SHREDDED AND STORED IN SINGLE SERVICE BAGS; ALL WERE DISCARDED

511-6-1.04(1)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN SANI BUCKET; SMELLED VERY OLD, NOT CLEANED IN A LONG TIME; OBSERVED NO SANITIZER BUCKETS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA, OBSERVED DIRTY RAGS LAYING AROUND ON PREP SURFACES NOT IN SOLUTION

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEESE IN THE WALK IN COOLER SEVERELY OUT OF DATE, AND OBSERVED RAW MEAT IN THE REACH IN COOLER WITHOUT A DATE; DATE MARK ALL ITEMS THAT ARE READY TO EAT OR IF THEY HAVE BEEN ALTERED

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC UNABLE TO DETERMINE PROPER DATES IN WALK IN COOLER; MOLDY CHEESE WAS OBSERVED, ALSO OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SERVICE EQUIPMENT (SERVING SPOON STORED IN OLD CHOCOLATE SAUCE); OBSERVED NO SCORE POSTED, OBSERVED NO FOOD SERVICE STAFF WITH TRAINING IN FOOD SAFETY

511-6-1.03(1)(a)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD PREP TABLE RAGS LAYING AROUND OUT OF SANITIZER SOLUTION

511-6-1.05(10)(b)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT FOR PUBLIC VIEWING

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Feb 3, 2025

Followup

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: MULTIPLE TCS FOODS HELD BELOW 135 DEGREES INCLUDING PINTO BEANS, MASHED POTATOES, AND COOKED APPLES. CA: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOK STAFF, AND MAINTAIN TEMPERATURES ABOVE 135 FOR ALL TCS FOODS.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: RAW CHICKEN BREASTS STORED ABOVE RAW BACON IN THE REACH IN COOLER; COS; CA: PIC TO IMPLEMENT STORAGE PRACTICES TO PROPERLY SEPERATE RAW MEATS IN THE COOLERS

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC WITHOUT PROPER KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO PROPERLY CHECK TEMPERATURES AND IMPLEMENT HANDWASHING POLICIES; CA: HIRE AND TRAIN MULTIPLE STAFF AND ATTEND TRAINING ON FOOD SAFETY FOR RISK FACTORS THAT RELATE TO FOOD SAFETY

511-6-1.03(1)(a)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SANITIZER BUCKETS WITHOUT ANY CONCENTRATION OF SANITZER; CA: PIC DUMPED EACH BUCKET AND REFILLED WITH PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jan 22, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Best (Grill Restaurant) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Best (Grill Restaurant) on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Best (Grill Restaurant)?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Best (Grill Restaurant).

How does The Best (Grill Restaurant) compare to other restaurants in La Fayette?

The Best (Grill Restaurant) most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the La Fayette average of 92.

Has The Best (Grill Restaurant)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Best (Grill Restaurant) have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Best (Grill Restaurant) 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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