Athens, Clarke County

D 92 Korean BBQ

1080 BAXTER ST ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
98
Apr 20, 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.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection report posted behind hostest desk; customer unable to get within 1' distance of report for readability.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Build-up of trash and debris in dumpster enclosure.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster lid left open after last use.

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 973 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Scoop in rice (rice warmer) stored with handle touching product.

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

Clear bins with cracked corners used to store food. Remove from use and replace.

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 phones stored on shelf over small make table and on prep table surface.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink in Gatorade bottle on prep top of cooler. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-use cup with a lid and straw, stored below and separate from all food prep and storage areas. Relocated drink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No soap supplied at front kitchen hand sink. CA: All hand sinks must always be stocked with soap. Soap restocked.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Quaternary sanitizer concentration too high in wet cloth buckets at server station and spray bottle of sanitizer. CA: Sanitizer concentration must be maintained at manufacturer recommended levels (150-400 ppm). Dilute to proper concentration.

Nov 25, 2024

Followup

Score: 914 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet cloth stored on work table between uses, not in sanitizer solution between uses as required. Wet cloth bucket stored on floor next to prep sink, not off of floor as required.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple live roaches on left side of kitchen.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection report not posted in public view.

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

Ice buildup under fan in walk-in freezer.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 787 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken wings stored above raw beef on shelves in walk-in cooler (WIC). Observed unwashed produce stored above ready-to-eat (RTE) foods on shelf in WIC. Corrective action (CA): Food stored in WIC must follow proper storage order with unwashed produce stored below RTE and raw chicken stored below raw beef. Items rearranged.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed stored shelf to right of WIC have opened, uncovered bag of wheat flour. Observed storage shelf in office have opened, uncovered bag of wheat noodles. CA: All foods must be covered unless actively cooling.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed high levels of Quat sanitizer in bucket behind bar. CA: Sanitizer must be maintained at proper concentration.
Observed canister of household pest control stored next to handwash sink in front service area. CA: Household pest control is not approved for use in food service establishment.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Back door propped open for extended period of time during inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple alive and dead roaches throughout kitchen.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No waste receptacle in employee restroom.

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 areas not used causing employee items to be improperly stored.

Apr 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Back door propped open for extended period of time during inspection. Door closed.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Tongs stored in sprouts container in main make table with handle in container. Bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar container at bar.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Server hand sink and 3-compartment sink no longer sealed to wall.

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 806 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rice cakes stored on counter outside of temperature control with no label for 4 hour hold time. No written procedures for rice cakes to use time as a public health control (TPHC) as establishment is doing. Rice cakes discarded. TPHC document left with manager to fill out for approval with Health Department (HD).

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 employee drinks in reusable cups with straw and no lid, stored on shelf over rice and prep table and on prep table. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-service disposable cup with a lid and straw, stored below and separate from food storage and prep areas. Drinks discarded.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chemical spray bottles at small make table and chemical storage shelf with no label to identify contents. CA: Chemicals in spray bottles must be labeled to identify contents. Labels added.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed sanitizer bottle stored on small table top shelf over stored food and prep area. CA: Chemicals must always be stored below and separate from food prep and storage areas. Sanitizer relocated.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice scoop stored in bar ice machine. Scoop stored in multiple food bins (rice, lettuce, fish cakes, radishes) with handle touching product.

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

Observed single-service to-go clear containers on shelf over main make table not covered or inverted.