Athens, Clarke County

Em's Kitchen at Hawthorne Drugs

975 HAWTHORNE AVE STE B ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
99
Mar 25, 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.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Observed torn gaskets in side reach-in cooler (RIC).

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed stacked disposable cups not in protective sleeve at drink preparation area. Sleeve provided during inspection.

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 beginning to accumulate on wall of back ice machine. Corrective action (CA): Clean machine as frequent as necessary to prevent mold growth.

Oct 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice baths setup incorrectly - without any water. Ice baths should be 50/50 water & ice. Water added to ice baths during inspection.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid in it. Corrective action (CA): Label all spray bottles with common name of contents. Spray bottle labeled during inspection.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drain plug missing on dumpsters.

Aug 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Box of single-service cups on floor in back storage room.

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

Gaskets torn on both doors of main reach-in cooler.