Athens, Clarke County

Osteria Athena

323 E BROAD ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

Jun 10, 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 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 933 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

Observed sanitizer at ware washing machine less than 50 ppm chlorine. CA: Chlorine sanitizer must be between 50-100 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) replaced sanitizer container during inspection. Ware wash machine sanitizing at 50 ppm. C.O.S.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak at hot and cold water valves at back hand wash sink.

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 dark stains and deep grooves on grill make table cutting board.

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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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: No

Observed mold growth on back wall inside ice machine. Corrective action (CA): Clean as frequently as necessary to eliminate mold growth.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle of oven cleaner stored on food prep table. CA: Chemicals must be stored separate from or beneath food, utensils, equipment, linens, single-use/single-service (FUELS) items. Person in charge (PIC) moved spray bottle to chemical storage rack during inspection.

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

Observed that establishment does not have quaternary ammonium compound (Quat) test strips for 3-compartment sink sanitizer.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed old food debris accumulating on surfaces inside microwave. Corrective action (CA): Microwaves must be cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Microwave cleaned and sanitized 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: Yes

Observed sanitizer in spray bottle cleaning dining tables greater than 400ppm quaternary ammonium compound (Quat). CA: Quat sanitizer must be between 200=400ppm or manufacturer directions when used to sanitize food contact surfaces. Sanitizer bottle diluted to 200ppm Quat.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 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

Glass cleaner being used to clean off customer tables. Corrective action (CA): Use chemicals according to directions of use on container. Person in charge (PIC) provided a sanitizer spray bottle with single-use towels to clean customer tables.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed salmon thawing in reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) in prep cooler. Salmon still in thawing process and removed from ROP during inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roaches in water heater closet. Pest treatment records reviewed during inspection. PIC is aware and has already increased frequency of pest prevention treatments.

Nov 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 873 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

Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods above 41F in prep freezer. Corrective action (CA): TCS foods must be kept at 41F or less when in cold holding Foods discarded.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(a) - frozen food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Frozen TCS foods in prep freezer not frozen.

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

Prep freezer not functioning - having serviced. Don't use until fixed (use reach-in freezer).

Jun 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 922 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: Yes

Sanitizer below 50 ppm at dish machine. Corrective action (CA): Person in charge (PIC) informed that dish machine should have sanitizer at manufacturer recommended concentration. Use 3-compartment sink until dish machine is fixed.

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 on hand washing sinks in kitchen stripped. Get repaired as soon as possible. Hot water available in building.