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Kirby G's Diner and Pub

45 MACON STREET MCDONOUGH, GA 30253

Kirby G's Diner and Pub in McDonough scored 90/100 (grade A) at its Nov 13, 2026 Henry County inspection.

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Henry County

What the inspector found

All 6 findings ↗

6 findings recorded on Nov 13, 2026. 1 marked corrected on site.

  1. Violation recordedItem 4-2B ↗

    Food-contact surface sanitation

    Observed black, white, and gold like accumulation on interior portions of dish machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    Observed black, white, and gold like accumulation on interior portions of dish machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2B ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  2. Violation recordedItem 12B ↗

    Personal cleanliness

    Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food items. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Personal cleanliness

    Code 511-6-1.03(5)(g)

    Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food items. 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - Jewelry (C) (g) Jewelry. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12B ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  3. Violation recordedItem 12C ↗

    Wiping cloth use and storage

    Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizer solution with a concentration of 0 ppm. Employees remade sanitizer solution to proper concentration.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Wiping cloths: properly used and stored

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(m)

    Observed wiping cloths stored in chlorine sanitizer solution with a concentration of 0 ppm. Employees remade sanitizer solution to proper concentration. 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) (m) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation. 1. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be: (i) Maintained dry; and (ii) Used for no other purpose. 2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and (ii) Laundered daily. 3. Cloths in-use for wiping surfaces in contact with raw animal foods shall be kept separate from cloths used for other purposes. 4. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be free of food debris and visible soil. 5. Containers of chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses shall be stored off the floor and used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. 6. Single-use disposable sanitizer wipes shall be used in accordance with EPA-approved manufacturer’s label use instructions. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12C ↗

    Marked corrected on site

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  1. Violation recordedItem 15C ↗

    Equipment cleanliness

    Observed rust accumulation on shelving unit containing single use containers and clean equipment and cabinets containing beer kegs in need of cleaning. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(d)

    Observed rust accumulation on shelving unit containing single use containers and clean equipment and cabinets containing beer kegs in need of cleaning. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 15C ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  2. Repeat violationItem 17C ↗

    Facility maintenance and cleanliness

    Observed multiple tiles throughout main kitchen with cracks and chipping or completely missing at back door. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    Code 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

    Observed multiple tiles throughout main kitchen with cracks and chipping or completely missing at back door. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. In addition, a cleaning and sanitizing plan along with cleaning and sanitizing records for playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained within the food service establishment for review upon request by the Health Authority. Further, such cleaning and sanitizing plan for employees to follow in the event of encountering vomitus or fecal matter shall be included and submitted at the time of permit application as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.02(1)(c). Pf Repeat Violation.
    Official report · Item 17C ↗

    Correction status not recorded

  3. Violation recordedItem 17C ↗

    Facility maintenance and cleanliness

    Observed rug on floor in women's restroom. 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - Indoor Materials (C) (1) Materials for Construction and Repair.
    Inspector’s full note

    Inspection item: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    Code 511-6-1.07(1)(a)

    Observed rug on floor in women's restroom. 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - Indoor Materials (C) (1) Materials for Construction and Repair. (a) Indoor Materials. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be: 1. Smooth, durable, and easily cleanable for areas where food service establishment operations are conducted; 2. Closely woven and easily cleanable carpet for carpeted areas; and 3. Nonabsorbent for areas subject to moisture such as food preparation areas, walk-in refrigerators, warewashing areas, toilet rooms, mobile food service unit servicing areas, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 17C ↗

    Correction status not recorded

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. Latest available
    90/100A
    Report

1 available inspection report. History may be incomplete.

About this location record

This page follows facility 2237964 within Henry 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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