Athens, Clarke County

The White Tiger Gourmet

217 HIAWASSEE AVE ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
90
Feb 24, 2026
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.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 905 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Posted certified food safety manager (CFSM) certificate for establishment is expired (exp: 8/31/2025). CA: Establishment must have current CFSM employeed in managerial or supervisory role. Email copy of renewed or new CFSM certificate to joanna.clement@dph.ga.gov.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bulk sugar with no label to identify contents. Observed working container of white power with no label.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No consumer notification of major food allergens used as ingredients in unpackaged food provided by establishment as required.

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 scoop in cooked rice with handle touching product. Observed scoop in bulk sugar with handle touching product.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Grease build-up on walls and ceilings throughout kichen. Check vent hood settings and verify efficiency.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Need to adjust and/or repair rear door and closer to fully close door. Correct by 8/16/25.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed carbon, grease and debris accumulations on back splash and sides of grill, and around stove top burners. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 8/16/25.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed accumulations of grease on Hood frame and Fire Suppression System. Clean by 8/16/25

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Build up of grease on kitchen ceilings and walls. Clean walls and Ceilings and check vent hood settings. Correct by 8/16/25.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Back door is not fully self-closing and tight-fitting. Air gap along bottom of door, allowing potential pest entry.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Back of flat top grill under hood has buildup of grease.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Grease buildup on vent hood.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Buildup of grease on ceiling and walls in kitchen.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 929 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Back doors (wooden and screen) not fully self-closing and tight-fitting, air gap along bottom, allowing pest entry.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple dead roaches in kitchen.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Cup used as scoop in bulk salt/pepper and nutritional yeast containers. Scoop with handle touching product in pimento cheese container.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Single-use cups at front counter stored with no protection cover or dispenser to protect lips from contamination.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Boxes of single-use straws and cups stored on floor in downstairs storage room.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back of flat top grill has heavy buildup of grime and food.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grease buildup on 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

Buildup of grime and food debris under shelf and coolers.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Buildup of grease on ceiling and walls.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple spray chemical bottles hanging on cart with nozzles facing and over food storage (chip bags, etc.). Corrective action (CA): All chemicals must be stored below and separate from all food storage. Relocated bottles to correct location.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back doors (screen and wooden door) not fully self-closing and tight fitting - air gap along bottom allows for potential pest entry.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Single-use cup used as scoop in bulk salt/pepper container. Scoop must have handle.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Single-use cups stored at front counter by water with no protective cover or dispenser to protect lips of cups from contamination.

Jul 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 884 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

Multiple time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) foods above 41F in 2 - Door reach-in cooler (RIC). CA: All TCS foods in cold holding must be kept at 41F or less. TCS food determined to be out of temperature for less than 2 hours. Food items moved to three door RIC to cool.

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

2 door RIC not keeping food cold holding at 41F or less. Door was left open for an hour before inspector arrived. Repair scheduled for 6 pm on 7/19/2023. Inspector will return tomorrow 7/20/2023 to check RIC.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Build -up of grease on walls and ceilings in main kitchen

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

inadequate lighting in three door RIC