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BENCH WARMERS SPORTS GRILL
240 W PONCE DE LEON AVE DECATUR, GA 30030
Latest available inspection
DeKalb CountyWhat the inspector found
All 6 findings ↗6 findings recorded on Jun 15, 2026. 5 marked corrected on site.
Violation recordedItem 2-2D ↗
Handwashing
Observed the handwashing sinks located at the bar area being used for purposes other than handwashing Observed strainers placed inside both handwashing sinks at the bar. Ice and garnishes were being discarded directly into the strainers within the hand sinks, indicating the sinks were being used as dump sinks rather than for their intended purpose.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Code 511-6-1.06(2)(o)
Observed the handwashing sinks located at the bar area being used for purposes other than handwashing Observed strainers placed inside both handwashing sinks at the bar. Ice and garnishes were being discarded directly into the strainers within the hand sinks, indicating the sinks were being used as dump sinks rather than for their intended purpose. The Person in Charge (PIC) was notified during the inspection and directed to immediately discontinue the use of handwashing sinks for any purpose other than handwashing. Employees were instructed to cease disposal of ice, garnishes, and other materials into the hand sinks. The PIC initiated immediate corrective action by removing improper items from the sinks and restoring the sinks to proper operating condition. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 2-2D ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Observation: Rust and encrusted material were observed on the can opener blade Corrective Action: Equipment food-contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. The Person in Charge (PIC) was notified during the inspection and instructed to properly clean, sanitize, and maintain the can opener prior to further use.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Observation: Rust and encrusted material were observed on the can opener blade Corrective Action: Equipment food-contact surfaces must be clean to sight and touch. The Person in Charge (PIC) was notified during the inspection and instructed to properly clean, sanitize, and maintain the can opener prior to further use. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Correction status not recorded
Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Dishmachine at the bar chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed bar dish machine using test strips below minimum strength PIC adjusted the chemical feed and the machine was re-tested until proper chlorine levels were achieved.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1
Dishmachine at the bar chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Observed bar dish machine using test strips below minimum strength PIC adjusted the chemical feed and the machine was re-tested until proper chlorine levels were achieved. The unit was held from use until compliance was achieved Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Marked corrected on site
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Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
The knife holster was observed to be unclean to sight and touch, with visible soil accumulation indicating inadequate cleaning The Person in Charge (PIC) was notified during the inspection and instructed to immediately remove the knife holster from service for cleaning and sanitizing. The holster was required to be properly cleaned and maintained before being returned to use.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Code 511-6-1.05(6)(o)
The knife holster was observed to be unclean to sight and touch, with visible soil accumulation indicating inadequate cleaning The Person in Charge (PIC) was notified during the inspection and instructed to immediately remove the knife holster from service for cleaning and sanitizing. The holster was required to be properly cleaned and maintained before being returned to use. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 4-2B ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 6-1A ↗
Proper cold holding temperatures
Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods were observed cold holding at temperatures above 41°F Corrective Action: All TCS food items marked with an asterisk on the temperature log were voluntarily discarded at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods were observed cold holding at temperatures above 41°F Corrective Action: All TCS food items marked with an asterisk on the temperature log were voluntarily discarded at the time of inspection. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1A ↗Marked corrected on site
Violation recordedItem 6-1B ↗
Proper hot holding temperatures
Observed hot potentially hazardous food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Discarded Corrected On-Site.
Inspector’s full note
Inspection item: Proper hot holding temperatures
Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Observed hot potentially hazardous food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Discarded Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
Official report · Item 6-1B ↗Marked corrected on site
Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.
Inspection history 1
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About this location record
This page follows facility 12993016 within DeKalb County. Names and addresses remain as recorded at each inspection. Different official facility IDs remain separate. Intervening inspections may be missing.
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