Athens, Clarke County

Boars Head

260 E WASHINGTON ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Jul 24, 2025

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.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 886 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand soap not provided at hand sink in outside bar. Corrective action: All hand sinks are to be supplied with soap.

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: Yes

Observed mold growth in drink gun nozzle at main bar. Observed mold-like substance in ice machine. Corrective action: Ice machine and drink gun nozzles are to be cleaned frequently enough to prevent mold growth and accumulation.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(e) - toilet tissue, availability (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Toilet tissue not provided in inside men's restroom.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Unfinished concrete floors observed in WIC, liquor storage area, and mop room.

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: Yes

Observed cracked floor tiles by WIC and ice machine.

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: Yes

Cove base molding missing along floor/wall juncture in downstairs bar.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 827 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed liquor bottles stored in direct contact with beverage ice in multiple ice bins at downstairs bar. CA: Beverage ice is for consumption only and is to be protected against contamination. All ice removed and ice bins were cleaned and sanitized.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mold growth in drink gun nozzles. CA: Drink gun nozzles are to be cleaned frequently enough to prevent mold growth and accumulation.

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

Observed raw wood shelving in walk-in cooler. All raw wood shall be painted or sealed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Waste receptacles not covered in women's restroom.

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: Yes

Cove base molding missing along floor/wall juncture in downstairs bar.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Unfinished concrete floors observed in WIC, liquor storage area, and mop room.

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: Yes

Observed cracked floor tiles by WIC and ice machine.

Jul 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 838 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed empty pitchers stored in hand sink by entrance to main bar. Observed hand sink blocked by chest freezer in right side patio bar. CA: Hand sinks are to be accessible at all times, and used for no other purpose than handwashing.

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: Yes

Observed mold growth in drink gun nozzles at main bar. Observed mold growth in ice machine. CA: Drink gun nozzles and ice machine are to be cleaned frequently enough to prevent mold growth and accumulation.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed numerous fruit flies under counters in main bar.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's restroom.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Exposed wood wall studs observed under the counters at all bars. Wall behind handwash sink at left-side patio bar not smooth and easily cleanable. These areas need FRP paneling to make them smooth, durable, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.

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: Yes

Cove base molding absent along floor/wall juncture in bars.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Unfinished concrete floors observed in walk-in cooler, liquor storage room, and mop room.

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: Yes

Observed cracked floor tiles by ice machine and walk-in cooler.