The American
Last inspected: Dec 24, 2025
70
Score
THE GREAT EATS COMPANY LLC, located at 122 E Broughton St in Bainbridge, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 24, 2025. This inspection identified two major and three minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, proper cleaning and sanitization of food-contact surfaces, and the correct use and storage of wiping cloths. Across three scored inspections, THE GREAT EATS COMPANY LLC has primarily maintained a low-risk profile.
3
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.
70
May 20, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jan 28, 2025
Initial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Dec 24, 2025 Inspection
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)
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)
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)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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