Athens, Clarke County

Little Italy

125 N LUMPKIN ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Mar 23, 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.

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Employee drinks in reusable container rather than single service container with lid and straw. CA: Employee drinks to be kept in single service containers with lid and straw.

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

Sausage cooling in deep layer rather than shallow on pans set in WI cooler. COS- Employee transferred sausage to shallow layer on pans.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Damaged faucet on kitchen hand sink.

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

Wall damage observed in rear store room. Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vents in dining area.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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

Broken gasket on door of pizza make table behind front counter.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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

Employee cell phone stored on work surface at front counter.

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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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 ice chute at self-service beverage station at front of establishment. Corrective action (CA): Clean and sanitize ice chute frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet wipe cloth stored on work table at rear kitchen. Person in charge (PIC) removed wet wipe cloth.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food debris accumulation on shelf next to preparation sink at rear kitchen.

Apr 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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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

Sliced tomatoes cooling in deep and covered container in walk-in (WI). Person in charge (PIC) transferred tomatoes to shallow sheet pan to promote rapid cooling.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Storage of knife between uses between kitchen table tops. PIC removed knife stored between tables.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Food accumulation observed on floor mixer located in back kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Maintain mixer clean to sight and touch.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grease accumulation observed in pizza vent hood at front kitchen.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee bag and backpack stored on single-service cups located in dry goods store room.