Athens, Clarke County

Athens Career Academy Culinary Kitchen

440 DEARING EXT UNIT 1 ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
100
Mar 12, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee wearing wrist watch during food preparation. COS- employee removed watch, washed hands and donned clean gloves before continuing food preparation.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Soap not available for use at hand sink in Buzz Cafe. CA: Maintain availability of hand soap at each hand wash sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mold growth observed in cavity of ice maker in kitchen. CA: Clean and sanitize cavity of ice maker frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

Sep 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 946 violations

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Employee handwashing sign not posted at each hand sink. Sign posted by Person in charge (PIC).

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 storage in direct contact with top surface of ice machine. Corrected prior to inspector leaving.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Equipment bags stored on floor in dry goods room. Corrected prior to inspector leaving.

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: Yes

Ice accumulation at threshold to walk-in freezer.

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. Corrected prior to inspector leaving.

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

Loose trash and debris surrounding dumpster. Corrected prior to inspector leaving.

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Hand towels not available for use at handwash sink located at Buzz Café. Corrective action (CA): Maintain availability of hand towels for use at hand sink. Person in charge (PIC) replenished roll of towels at dispenser.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee handwashing sign not posted at restroom in locker area.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Household microwave not approved for use in food service establishment.

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

Damage observed on door to walk-in (WI) freezer in kitchen.

Oct 26, 2023

Initial

Score: 991 violation

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

Temperature sanitizer test strips not present for use at dishwasher.