Athens, Clarke County

The Place

229 E BROAD ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Mar 30, 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 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Quaternary ammonium santizier concentration at 0ppm in in-use spray bottle. Corrective action (CA): Quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration must be maintained at range specified by manufacturer. Person in charge (PIC) mixed new sanitizer solution in spray bottle to correct concentration.

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

Tuna salad observed cooling in make table top. PIC moved tuna salad to walk-in cooler to facilitate rapid cooling.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food worker prepping food with bracelet on. Food worker removed bracelet.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet mop stored on floor in dry storage area. PIC hung mop at service sink.

Oct 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee prepping food with no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint.

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: YesRepeat: No

Food tongs stored on fryer and cold drawer handles in kitchen at a level that exposes them to contamination via pants or aprons. Tongs moved up.

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: YesRepeat: No

Multiple chipped spatulas in kitchen. Person in charge (PIC) discarded spatulas not in good repair.

Apr 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottles at concentration of 0ppm; not actively using. Person in charge (PIC) remade sanitizer bottles to reach concentration of 200ppm quaternary ammonium.

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

Water buildup on base of downstairs make table; not in good repair.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 805 violations

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2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bare hand contact (BHC) with ready-to-eat (RTE) pita bread that was plated for immediate service. CA: BHC shall only be used for RTE foods that are heat treated to 145 F, otherwise, gloves or tongs/other utensils must be used. Food discarded.

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

Observed food employee eating in food preparation area. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food prep and serving areas.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chlorine concentration in warewash machine at 0ppm and quaternary ammonium concentration in 3-compartment sink at 0ppm. CA: Chlorine sanitizer and quaternary ammonium sanitizer shall have concentrations between 50-100ppm and 150-400ppm, respectively. Warewash machine primed to reach chlorine sanitizer concentration of 100pm, and quaternary ammonium sanitizer in 3-comparment sink re-dispensed to reach concentration of 200ppm.

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 ice scoop stored in upstairs bar ice well with handle of scoop in direct contact with ice. Scoop repositioned with handle outside of ice.

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 metal and plastic containers stacked wet on dry dish shelf near 3-compartment sink. Stack containers in a way that allows for air dry.

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 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

Half & Half in downstairs beverage cooler held above 41F (47F). CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below for cold holding. PIC discarded Half & Half.

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 grits stored uncovered in upstairs walk-in cooler (WIC). Observed cut tomatoes and okra stored uncovered in prep cooler drawers at front of main kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Food that is not actively cooling shall be covered to protect against contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Warewash machine not sanitizing. Chlorine concentration observed at 0 ppm. CA: Warewash equipment utilizing chlorine sanitizer must contain a chlorine concentration between 50-100 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) primed warewash machine to dispense concentration of 50 ppm.

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

Observed mold in upstairs bar ice drawer. Observed mold in upstairs bar soda dispenser gun nozzle. Observed mold in ice chute of downstairs beverage dispenser. CA: Clean and sanitize ice drawers, soda dispensers, and ice chute frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Quaternary ammonium compound (Quat) sanitizer concentration greater than 400 ppm in sanitizer spray bottle at bar. Corrective action (CA): Quat sanitizer must be between 200-400 ppm or follow manufacturer specifications. Sanitizer solution diluted to 400 ppm Quat during inspection.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

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 heavily marked and stained cutting board on make table.

Sep 13, 2023

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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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: Yes

Observed mold in ice chute of fountain drink machine and in soda dispenser holders at upstairs bar.