Athens, Clarke County

Plantation Buffet

1119 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING PKWY ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
85
Dec 3, 2025
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.

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 854 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hot water not provided at hand sink in ladies room. Corrective action (CA): All hand sinks shall be provided with water at least 85F.

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 black mold like substance on the interior surfaces of the ice machine. CA: Bulk ice machine shall be cleaned frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

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 customers.

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: Yes

Observed buildup of grease/debris on floors and walls in kitchen.

May 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 815 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed milk in kitchen reach-in cooler (RIC) and pulled pork, chicken, and rice in back storage RIC held at temperatures >41 F. CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41 F or below for cold holding. Milk discarded, pulled pork and chicken/rice moved to functioning RIC and discard date changed from 7 days to 4 days.

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

Observed chlorine concentration in dishwash machine at 0ppm. CA: Dishwash machines utilizing chlorine sanitizer shall have a chlorine concentration between 50-100ppm. Person in charge (PIC) replaced sanitizer line to effectively pull 50ppm chlorine into dishwasher.

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 two bucket method or sanitizer spray and single use paper towels. COS: Two bucket method implemented. Observed mold on back wall of bulk ice machine. CA: Bulk ice machine shall be cleaned frequently and thoroughly enough to preclude mold growth.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Kitchen RIC and back storage RIC not operating at 41 F or below. Do not use for TCS food storage until serviced and operating properly.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed buildup of grease/debris on floors & walls in kitchen.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 815 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held above 41F in kitchen cooler. CA: TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below in cold holding. Items 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 employee drinks in kitchen without lids or straws. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use cups with lids and straws.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hot water not supplied to kitchen handwash sink. CA: Handsinks shall be supplied with water at least 100F.

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: Yes

Kitchen cooler not functioning properly. Do not use for TCS food storage until serviced and operating properly.

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: Yes

Observed buildup of grease/debris on floors and walls in kitchen. Observed damaged floor tiles in kitchen.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 857 violations

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 numerous time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held above 41F in cold holding. Corrective action (CA): TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below in cold holding. 4 hour hold time placed on food on cold line, with food to be discarded at 2:00 pm. DO NOT KEEP OR REUSE LEFTOVERS. Use 4 hour hold time on cold line until unit is capable of maintaining proper temperature. Items in reach-in cooler (RIC) discarded.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cans of food in dry storage not stored 6" above floor.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on counters in kitchen. Store in sanitizer bucket between uses.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Old cardboard used as floor liner in kitchen.

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

Cold line and back RIC not maintaining proper temperatures. Use 4 hour hold time on cold line; do not use RIC for TCS storage until serviced. Filter missing 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: Yes

Observed buildup of grease/debris on floors and walls in kitchen. Observed damaged floor tiles.

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 ducts in kitchen.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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 sanitizer at dish machine measured at a concentration of less than 50 ppm. Corrective action (CA): Chlorine sanitizer is to be dispensed at a concentration of 50-100 ppm. Do not use dish machine for sanitizing until operating properly - sanitize in 3-compartment sink.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Containers of black eyed peas and collard greens in back cooler not labeled with 7-day discard date. CA: All cold-held, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held longer than 24 hours are to be properly labeled to indicate the 7-day discard date. Prep dates verified and placed on containers.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken livers thawing in a bowl of standing water on kitchen counter. Thaw 1) in cooler, 2) under running water <70F, or 3) in microwave as part of cooking process. Livers transferred to fryer for cooking.

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: Yes

Observed buildup of grease/debris on floors in kitchen. Floor tiles in poor repair.

Jun 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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

Milk in back reach-in cooler greater than 41F. Milk was placed in unit 2 hours prior to inspection and was moved to properly functioning cooler during inspection.

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

Dairy cooler in backroom unable to maintain foods at or below 41F. Do not store time/temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods in unit until it is repaired and able to maintain foods at or below 41F.

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: Yes

Observed build-up of grease and debris on floors in kitchen.