Athens, Clarke County

ESQ Athens LLC d/b/a Emmy Squared

199 PRINCE AVE ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
97
Jan 14, 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.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bulk flours in prep kitchen with no label to identify contents. Observed working containers of oil (2) and salt (1) on shelf over prep surface in prep kitchen with no label to identify contents.

Jul 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 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 reusable water bottles stored on shelf in prep kitchen and on counter at bar. CA: Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a disposable cup with a lid and straw, stored below and separate from all storage and prep areas. Both drinks relocated - COS.

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Complete consumer advisory is not correct on main or lunch menus, missing disclosure and reminder statement in call capital letters. Menu tent on tables missing all part of consumer advisory for burger. CA: All items served raw or undercooked must have proper disclosure and reminder statement on all menus. See handout for more information (left with CFSM).

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken wings in main kitchen make table #2 with a prep date of 1/8, not discarded after 7 days on 1/14. Corrective action (CA): RTE time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be used or discarded within 7 days. Wings discarded.

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: Yes

Observed employee phone on shelf over prep surface in prep room. Store all employee items below and separate from food prep surfaces.

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bags of flour and cocoa powder not properly resealed and stored in a way to protect from contamination. Corrective action (CA): Foods must be stored covered or resealed properly. Bags resealed.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed mold growth in ice scoop container next to ice machine. CA: Ice scoop container must be cleaned and sanitized often enough to prevent mold growth. Items removed from use to be washed and sanitized.

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: YesRepeat: No

Employee food in server prep cooler stored over customer food. Employee food relocated to bottom shelf.

Dec 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No hot water in prep kitchen hand sink - faucet stripped and unable to turn on. Corrective action (CA): At least 100F hot water is required at all hand sinks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels stocked in prep kitchen hand sink. CA: Paper towels must be stocked at all hand sinks. Paper towels restocked.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cup used as scoop in gluten free bulk flour container - no handle.

Jun 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two wet cloth buckets stored on shelving next to and over clean plates and bowls. Observed wet cloth bucket stored over single-use utensils on shelf at server station. Store below and separate. All buckets relocated.