Athens, Clarke County

DePalma's Italian Cafe

1965 BARNETT SHOALS RD ATHENS, GA 30605

Food
Latest score
97
Jan 30, 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 30, 2026

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

Wet cloth observed stored on prep table. Person in charge (PIC) moved cloth to sanitizer bucket.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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: Yes

Observed plastic bins stacked wet on dry dish rack. Allow to air dry completely before stacking.

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

Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen and large make table cutting board heavily marked.

Jan 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 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 multiple ready-to-eat (RTE), time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held in make table coolers past 7-day discard date (hard-boiled eggs, cucumber salad, grilled chicken, spinach wraps). Corrective action (CA): RTE, TCS foods held at 41F or below for longer than 24 hours must be discarded after 7-days, with preparation date counting as day 1. Person in charge (PIC) discarded hard-boiled eggs, cucumber salad, grilled chicken, and spinach wraps.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop with handle stored in mashed potatoes in make table cooler; handle touching food. PIC removed scoop from container.

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 several stacks of containers on dry dish rack stacked wet. Allow to fully air-dry prior to stacking.

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dried food debris observed on can opener scabbard mounted on kitchen table. Corrective action (CA): Can opener must be kept clean to sight and touch.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Live flies present in kitchen during food preparation.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee towel drying plastic container after washing rather than positioning on shelf to air-dry.

Jul 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed open boxes of cornmeal stored on shelf near grill. Person In Charge (PIC) advised to store open boxes in container with tight fitting lid.

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 backpack stored on kitchen floor near handwash sink