Apr 24, 2026
Followup
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer fan and floor.
4275 ATLANTA HWY ATHENS, GA 30606
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Followup
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer fan and floor.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Mold like growth present on cheese in make table. CA: Food must be unadulterated and safe for consumption. Food worker discarded adulterated cheese.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)
Person in charge (PIC) unable to provide signed reporting agreement for themself indicating that they are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses. Corrective action (CA): Workers shall read and sign the agreement, with form retained on site for verification.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)
Mold like growth present in bulk ice machine. CA: Clean ice machine frequently enough to preclude mold growth.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held beyond 7-day discard date (reach-in cooler (RIC) - hot dogs (4/2), corn dogs (4/1), liquid eggs (3/27); make table - shredded lettuce (4/5), shredded cheese (4/5)). CA: All TCS foods must be marked with 7-day discard date and discarded accordingly. Food worker discarded all out of date foods.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Observed front side door, front door, & drive-thru window propped open. PIC closed doors.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)
Flies present throughout kitchen.
Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)
Inspection report not posted at drive-thru window.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Broken floor tiles throughout establishment.
Followup
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
Back kitchen hand sink not stocked with paper towels. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks are to be supplied at all times with approved hand drying provisions. Paper towel dispenser restocked.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)
Written notification declaring the presence of major food allergens in unpackaged food not provided to customers.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Observed front door propped open. Door closed.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Broken floor tiles observed throughout establishment.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in make table observed at a temperature greater than 41 °F. Corrective action: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41 °F or below in cold holding. Foods discarded.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)
Person in charge (PIC) unable to produce signed reporting agreement for randomly selected employee indicating they are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. Corrective action: Workers shall read and sign the agreement, with signed forms retained for verification.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
Back kitchen hand sink and both restroom hand sinks not supplied with paper towels. Corrective action: Hand sinks shall be properly stocked with paper towels. Paper towels added to dispensers.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)
Disinfectant supplied in bodily fluid cleanup kit is not listed on the EPA's List G as effective against Norovirus. Corrective action: Bodily fluid cleanup disinfectant shall be listed on the EPA List G.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
Observed front door propped open upon arrival. Back door is not self-closing.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)
Written notification not provided to consumers informing them of the presence of a major food allergen in the unpackaged food. Corrective action: Effective written notification shall be provided to consumers informing them of the presence of any major food allergen in the unpackaged food.
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)
Faucet leaking at front 3-compartment sink.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Broken floor tiles observed throughout establishment.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)
Unshielded light bulb observed over ice maker.
Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)
Inspection report not posted in front window for walk-up customers.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Clean metal pans on back shelf not stored covered or inverted.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Hot water faucet at back hand sink not operational. Make table not capable of maintaining proper cold food temperatures. Do not use for TCS food storage until unit is operating properly.
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©
Waste receptacle not provided at front hand sink.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)
Chili in hot well not reheated to 135 °F (for commercial) prior to placing in hot holding unit. Corrective action: Chili from commercial package shall be reheated to at least 135 °F prior to placing in hot holding. Verified chili was out of temperature for less than one hour; placed pan on flat top and rapidly reheated to 180 °F.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)
Person in charge (PIC) unable to produce signed reporting agreement for randomly selected worker showing they are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. Corrective action: Workers shall read and sign the agreement, with signed forms retained for verification.
Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)
Inspection report not posted at drive-thru.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Vent hoods not operating.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Buildup of grease observed on vent hood filters. Buildup of debris observed on storage shelves by ice maker.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Observed broken floor tiles by front 3-compartment sink. Observed mold growth on walls at back 3-compartment sink.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
Cooked burger patties on the grill and queso in the hot well observed at a temperature below 135 °F. CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 135 °F or above in hot holding. Burgers discarded; queso placed on flat top grill to rapidly reheat to 165 °F after verifying prep time.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)
Person in charge (PIC) not performing duties in ensuring time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are held at proper temperatures, and not initiating corrective actions. Corrective action (CA): PIC shall perform duties as described in the Rule.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(c)2,3 - demonstration (pf)
PIC unable to list any reportable symptoms or illnesses. CA: PIC shall be familiar with reportable symptoms and illnesses and be able to discuss the employee health policy.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)
PIC unable to produce signed copies of the employee reporting agreements for all workers on site showing they are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. CA: Workers shall read and sign the reporting agreement, and signed agreements are to be maintained on site for verification by Health Department.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
Hand sinks in both restrooms not supplied with paper towels. CA: All hand sinks are to be supplied with paper towels. Paper towel dispensers refilled.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Observed queso pan stored in drop-in steam well without water as required.
Regulation: 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)
Observed buildup of grease and food debris on outside of cooking and hot holding equipment.
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©
Waste receptacle not provided at back hand sink.
Observed broken floor tiles under front 3-compartment sink. Observed mold growth on wall at back 3-compartment sink. Observed old food splatter on walls behind cooking equipment.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
Quat sanitizer concentration too low in wiping cloth buckets. Corrective action (CA): Maintain quat sanitizer at a concentration of 200-400 ppm. Buckets refilled with proper strength sanitizer.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Observed mold on wall under 3-compartment sink. Observed buildup of debris on floors and walls, especially under and behind equipment.