Athens, Clarke County

Hampton Inn Athens

2220 W BROAD ST ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
83
May 27, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 836 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Butter not cold held at 41 F or below during display at buffet and in store room RI cooler. Milk, cream cheese and sausage not cold held at 41F or below in store room RI cooler. CA: Cold hold TCS foods at 41F or below. COS Manager discarded butter, milk, sausage, and cream cheese cold held at temperature greater than 41F. Repeat.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Oatmeal not hot held at 135F or above at buffet. CA: Hot hold TCS foods at 135F or greater. COS- Manager confirmed oatmeal out of temperature control for less than 2 hours. Manager discarded oatmeal.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Box of oatmeal stored on floor in store room.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee wearing wrist watch during food preparation.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Single service utensils stored with handles facing down at self service buffet. Repeat.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Steam well not able to hold oatmeal at 135F or greater and RI coolers in store room not able to cold hold egg, milk, cream cheese and sausage at 41F or below.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 824 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Butter stored at room temperature on buffet line. CA: Butter to be stored at 41F or below as TCS food. COS-Employee discarded room temperature butter. Repeat.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee not wearing effective hair restraint during food handling. Repeat.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee hand wash sign not posted in employee rest room and kitchen hand wash sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Single service plates and bowls not protected during storage at buffet. COS- Employee inverted plates and bowls stored at buffet line. Repeat.

Jun 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 845 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Butter stored at room temperature on buffet and on kitchen shelf. CA: Butter to be stored at 41F or below as TCS food.COS-PIC discarded butter.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee not wearing effective hair restraint during food preparation. Repeat.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Single service plates and bowls stored without protection at buffet. COS-PIC inverted plates and bowls.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Damaged spatula stored on kitchen shelf.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dust accumulation on floor fan in kitchen.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food debris observed in microwave oven. Corrective action (CA): Clean cavity of microwave oven every 24 hours during period of use.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee not wearing effective hair restraint during food preparation.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Boxes of single service cups stored on floor in rear storage room. Repeat.

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 925 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee drink stored in reusable container in kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Store employee drink in single-use container with lid and straw.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Hand towels not available for use at kitchen hand sink. CA: Maintain availability of hand towels at hand wash sink. Person in charge (PIC) replenished supply of towels at hand sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Boxes of single-use paper plates stored on floor in rear storeroom.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster door left open after last use.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee cell phone stored on kitchen work space.

Dec 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 905 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Single use paper towels not available for use at hand wash sink in kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Maintain availability of hand towels at each hand wash sink in facility. Person in charge (PIC) refilled towel dispenser at hand sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Storage of food items on plastic racks set on floor in rear store room. Corrective action (CA): Store food items on shelving at minimum of 6 inches above floor.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee not wearing effective hair restraint during food handling.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer test strips not available for use at 3-compartment sink in kitchen.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Covered trash can not available for use in women's employee restroom.

May 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris in cavity of microwave oven stored in kitchen. Person in charge (PIC) advised to clean cavity of microwave oven every 24 hours during period of use.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed household pesticide stored in kitchen. PIC advised that household pesticide not approved for use in food service establishment. PIC discarded pesticide.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee not wearing effective hair restraint during food preparation.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed personal items stored on kitchen shelving.