Uncle Bobby's

1618 N Expressway, Griffin, GA 30223

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Uncle Bobby's stretching back to 2024. Uncle Bobby's was last inspected on Apr 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “hot and cold water available”, showing up two times.

Compared to other Griffin restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine

2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed hot water is not readily available at each sink.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed insufficient sanitizer present at the dish machine.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wiping towel bucket with sanitizer is being stored directly next to clean equipment.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoop without handle is being stored in food product (ex. bowl).

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed single use containers are stored upright and unprotected.

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed produce is being stored under possible sources of contamination in the walk in cooler.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food handlers do not have hair properly restrained in the kitchen.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 6, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed hot water not available at each sink.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed celery being washed in the 3 compartment sink.

511-6-1.04(4)(t)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed bulk containers with white powders not labeled with common name.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed ineffective cooling method of time/temperature control for safety(TCS) food item. Reduce amount of TCS item in shallow pans for more even, faster cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed boxes and bags of food stored on the floor in the kitchen area and walk in cooler.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee in kitchen without hair restraint.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items stored throughout kitchen area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rear kitchen door opened.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

May 15, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food items under improper cooling methods. (ex. Banana pudding un glass cooler are stacked, and placed into individual styrofoam cups, shredded cheese out under extended periods of time, advise to place items cooling down closer to fan in walk in cooler, and cole slaw being transported without any refrigerator from one facility to anothter.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Bobby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Bobby's on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Bobby's?

Across the inspection record, “hot and cold water available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Uncle Bobby's.

How does Uncle Bobby's compare to other restaurants in Griffin?

Uncle Bobby's most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Griffin average of 85.

Has Uncle Bobby's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Uncle Bobby's have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Uncle Bobby's 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 Uncle Bobby's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uncle Bobby's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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