Athens, Clarke County

Hendershot's Coffee Bar

237 PRINCE AVE BUILDING B ATHENS ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Feb 26, 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.

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Hand sink behind bar blocked by trash can. Hand sink at back of coffee bar blocked by trash can & broom. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks must remain clear/unblocked at all times. Person in charge (PIC) moved trash cans & broom.

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

Air ducts over food prep dusty/dirty.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed pineapple and mint leaves in drain of hand sink at bar. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks are to be used for no other purpose than hand washing.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chemical spray bottle behind coffee bar not labeled with name of contents, CA: Working containers of chemicals must be labeled with common name. Person in charge (PIC) labeled spray bottle.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cups used as scoops in bulk containers of sugar behind coffee bar and in kitchen on dry storage shelf.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed employee phones, backpack, and headphones stored on prep surfaces in kitchen. PIC removed employee items from prep surfaces to employee area.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 947 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwash sink at front coffee bar used to dump ice. CA: Handwash sinks shall be used for no other purpose than handwashing.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Handwash sink in back kitchen not supplied with soap. CA: Handwash sinks must be supplied with soap at all times.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Handwash sink in back kitchen not supplied with paper towels. CA: Handwash sinks must be supplied with proper hand drying provision at all times.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips not present for 3-compartment sink.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of grease in vent hood.

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 dust buildup in ceiling air vent of back 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee cell phone on prep table. Employee phone removed from prep table.

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 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

Observed cheese and yogurt held at a temperature greater than 41F in walk-in cooler (WIC). CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must beheld at 41F or below when in cold holding. Person in charge (PIC) discard TCS items that we above 45F. TCS times at or below 45F that had been in WIC for longer than 4 days were discarded. All other TCS items with a 7-day discard date were changed to a 4-day discard date.

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 growth in ice machine located near espresso in bar area. Corrective action (CA): Clean and sanitize ice machine frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed house-made ketchup stored in WIC for greater than 7 days (made 09/28/2024). CA: Ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS foods that are cold held must have a discard date of 7 days maximum. House-made ketchup discarded.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Chemical spray bottles by 3-compartment sink not labeled with name of contents. Corrective action (CA): Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with common name of contents.

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 excessive dust buildup on ceiling vents in kitchen.

Sep 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Sanitizer spray bottle in kitchen not labeled. Bottle labeled during inspection.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chemical spray bottles hung on vegetable prep sink with nozzles facing sink bowl. Corrective action (CA): Chemicals must be stored away from and/or below food contact/prep surfaces. Bottles moved below 3-bowl sink during inspection.