Dec 2, 2025
Routine
420 E CLAYTON ST ATHENS, GA 30601
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Routine
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Observed raw chicken stored above ready-to-eat (RTE) ketchup cups in walk-in cooler (WIC). Observed raw chicken stored directly next to raw beef in reach-in cooler (RIC). CA: Store raw chicken below and separate from RTE foods and animal products with lower minimal cook temperatures to prevent contamination. Raw chicken moved to proper shelves in WIC and RIC.
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Observed employee food in bar serving areas. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. Employee food removed from bar.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
Observed all bar and kitchen handwash sinks lacking proper hand drying provisions. CA: Handwash sinks are to be supplied with paper towels at all times. Could not correct on site because establishment was waiting on delivery of paper towels.
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)
Observed mold buildup in bulk ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize bulk ice machine frequently and thoroughly enough to preclude mold growth. Observed bar tops and dining tables sanitized with sanitizer spray and reusable rags. CA: Bar tops and dining tables shall be sanitized with sanitizer spray and single use paper towels.
Routine
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
Paper towels not stocked at hand sink in kitchen. Paper towels stocked.
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)
Drain flies present in halftime (front) bar.
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Ice scoop improperly stored (on top of ice machine).