The American

122 E Broughton St, Bainbridge, GA 39817
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at The American stretching back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Dec 24, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Bainbridge restaurant, which scores around 91. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Repeat Violation: Observed no hand drying provisions at hand washing sink by ice machine. No paper towels present. COS: PIC put paper towels at the hand washing sink.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed soiled food contact surface of Koolaire automatic ice machine. Observed black mildew/slime inside the machine. PIC will have it cleaned today. Do not serve ice to customers until ice machine has been cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled walls and floors under and behind equipment, shelves, coolers, freezers, etc. Observed damaged floor tile in area where ice machine in located. PIC will have floors and walls cleaned within 3 to 5 days. Will discuss with owner about repairing damaged tiles.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths used to wipe down food prep tables and not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored in metal container of lids. COS: Employee removed wet wiping cloths.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of coolers, freezers, shelves, flour and sugar storage containers, cooking equipment, etc. PIC will have everything cleaned within 3 to 5 days.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
70
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels/hand drying provisions at hand washing sink by the ice machine and used by employees. Must have hand drying provisions at all hand washing sinks. COS: Employee installed paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food utensils stored in a metal container of water and the temperature of the water is 106°F. Utensils stored between uses. Water has to be 135°F or above for the storage of the utensils. COS: Employee removed the container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled nonfood contact surfaces of True upright freezer. Build up in freezer. Also outside of coolers, microwave shelves, and equipment (fryer, grill, etc). Will have all items cleaned within five to seven days.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged cabinet at the hand washing sink by the ice machine. The cabinet has a large hole in and and it is not in good repair. Observed paint flaking off the wall in same area under soap dispenser. Contact EH with a plan of corrective action not to exceed 7 days.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
78
Jan 28, 2025
Initial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed soiled food contact surface of Koolaire automatic ice machine in kitchen. Observed mildew inside of the ice machine. CFSM stated it will be cleaned today.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed soiled/mildew walls in the back storage room. Observed several stained ceiling tiles. Observed paint flaking off the walls. PIC/CFSM stated they will start working on the walls and ceiling within two weeks.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The American last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The American on file is from Dec 24, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The American?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The American.

How does The American compare to other restaurants in Bainbridge?

The American most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bainbridge average of 91.

Has The American's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at The American have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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