Athens, Clarke County

The Royal Peasant

1675 S LUMPKIN ST ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Jun 2, 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.

Jun 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 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: NoRepeat: No

Chlorine concentration too low in dishwasher. CA: Chlorine concentration should be kept at 50-100 ppm as per manufacture recommendation. Do not use dish washer to sanitize until fixed-use 3-compartment sink instead.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(c) - fixed equipment, elevation or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Kitchen handwashing sink not sealed to wall.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pan of cooked corned beef stored on counter by stove without temperature control. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be held at 41F or below, 135F or above, or utilizing Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) with proper procedures. Corned beef discarded.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Written notification declaring the presence of major food allergens in unpackaged food not provided to consumers.

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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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: NoRepeat: Yes

Warewash machine not sanitizing. Chlorine concentration observed at <50 ppm. Corrective action (CA): Chlorine sanitizer must be kept at 50-100 ppm. Eco-Lab maintenance scheduled. Dish machine not to be used for sanitizing until fixed.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 963 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

Warewash machine not sanitizing chlorine concentration observed at <50 ppm. Corrective action (CA): Warewash equipment with chlorine sanitizer must contain chlorine concentration between 50-100 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) primed warewash machine to dispense chlorine concentration of 100 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-like substance in ice machine. CA: Ice machine shall be cleaned and sanitized frequently and thoroughly enough to preclude mold growth.

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

Dining tables sanitized using one bucket method. CA: Dining tables shall be sanitized using either the two bucket method or with sanitizer spray and single-use paper towels.

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed opened water bottle and Yeti tumbler stored on top of make table. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks at work stations shall be in single-use cup with lids and straws, & stored in a location that doesn't pose a risk of contamination to food, equipment, etc. Drinks removed from kitchen.

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

Observed buildup of debris on walls in dishwashing area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of dust on air vents above dish mahcine.

Dec 6, 2023

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 wiping cloths stored on make table cutting board. Cloth moved to sanitizer bucket during inspection.

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 deep scores and staining on make table cutting board.

May 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at kitchen and bar handwash sinks. Corrective action (CA): Person in charge (PIC) informed that all handwash sinks must be stocked with paper towels. PIC restocked handsinks with paper towels.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hot water handle stripped on bar and kitchen handsinks. Hot water is working.