Athens, Clarke County

Blind Pig Tavern

2440 W BROAD ST ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

May 4, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

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 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 817 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chicken wings in walk-in cooler (WIC) did not meet second stage cooling. Corrective action (CA): All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must meet 2-stage cooling parameters. Person in charge (PIC) discarded out of temperature foods.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Improper cooling methods used for wings cooling in WIC. Wings stored in closed plastic bags in deep containers for cooling.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Light gaps visible on side & bottom of back door.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Drain flies present throughout kitchen.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bowl used as scoop in bulk container of flour; single-use sauce cups used as scoop in multiple bulk seasonings. PIC removed bowl and cups.

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

Right side make table has excess water pooling on bottom shelf.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Buildup of food debris and grease in bottom of left side make table.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Written notification declaring the presence of major food allergens in unpackaged food not provided to consumers.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Improper cooling method observed for wings cooling in the walk-in cooler (wings bagged and stacked in tubs deeper than 4 inches). Wings transferred to sheet pans on the speed rack to finish cooling.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of grime and debris in bottom of left side sandwich prep cooler.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cove base missing along floor/wall juncture in server area.

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

Observed buildup of debris on floors in bar and server area.

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: Yes

Observed employee drink stored above opened box of single-service utensils on shelf in server area. Drink discarded.

May 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 816 violations

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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

Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held above 41F in both prep tables. Corrective action (CA): TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below in cold holding. Food discarded.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Bulk container of breading under counter wells not labeled to identify contents. Label added to containers.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door observed propped open. Exterior doors shall be kept shut to prevent the entry of pests.

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 waste container not provided or accessible in ladies room.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet mop not hung to dry at mop sink.

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 employee's opened drink can stored on food shelf in walk-in cooler.

Oct 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 8210 violations

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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

Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held above 41F in make table 2 top. Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods being cold held must be kept at 41F or below. Out of temperature foods discarded.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Queso dip in walk-in cooler (WIC) without date mark. CA: All cold held ready-to-eat (RTE) foods held longer than 24 hours must be date marked with 7-day discard date. Food determined to be within 7 days and marked with proper discard date.

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

Multiple RTE items held after discard date. CA: All RTE foods must be discarded by discard date. Food discarded.

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

Multiple bulk food items not labeled with common name.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Two containers of half & half kept after expiration date. Half & half discarded.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bulk corn starch and flour with handleless scoops. Scoops must have handle when in product containers.

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

Observed multiple plastic bins and metal trays stacked wet. Allow to air-dry fully before stacking.

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

Make table 2 not holding food at 41F or lower. Do not store any TCS foods in bottom until fixed, top may be used using time as a public health control (TPHC). Beer prep cooler 2 has buildup of water in bottom of cooler.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cutting boards heavily marked.

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

Multiple containers observed with cracked lids.

May 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee wearing wrist bands while working. Nothing more than a plain band ring allowed on hands and wrists. Wrist bands removed.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Gap under back door. Improve weather stripping so daylight isn't visible.

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

Quat sanitizer test strips not available for wiping cloth buckets.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Gap under back door in main kitchen - possible pest entry.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Aluminum foil used as shelf liner in reach-in cooler - unapproved liner.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vent hood not adequate - buildup of grease on ceilings and wall by fryer vent hood.