Athens, Clarke County

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259 W WASHINGTON ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
94
Mar 4, 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 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 944 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet cloth stored on prep surface behind make table in kitchen. Food worker placed wet cloth in sanitizer bucket.

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 napkins stored on floor in front of ice machine. Food worker moved box of napkins to shelf in dry storage.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Two heavily chipped spatulas in kitchen.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mop stored in bucket; not hung to dry.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 926 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items uncovered under both make tables (butter, pickles, sliced cheese). Corrective action (CA): Foods must be covered to protect from contamination. Food items covered.

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 quaternary ammonium concentration at 3-compartment sink and in use sanitizer buckets at a concentration of 0 ppm. CA: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer must be maintained at concentration specified by manufacturer. Buckets and 3-compartment sink mixed by hand to a concentration of 200 ppm.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cup used as scoop in cajun seasoning bucket container. All scoops must have handles.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plastic containers stacked wet on dry dish rack by dishwashing machine. Allow to air-dry before stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vent hood not clean, accumulation of grease and dust.

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

Dust and grease buildup on multiple air vents throughout kitchen and over prep area.

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 893 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 several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods (cut tomato, ranch, cream) held above 41F in make table. Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods must be held at 41F or below when in cold holding. Person in charge (PIC) discarded TCS items in make table - cut tomato, all cut leafy greens, ranch, & creams.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plastic containers stacked wet on dry dish rack near dishwash machine. Allow to fully air-dry prior to stacking.

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

Make table not operating at 41F or below; not in good repair. Service operator called and is coming out.

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed window cleaner and sanitizer spray bottles hanging on shelf in front service area facing and over food storage. Corrective action (CA): Chemicals must be stored below and separate from all food and single-use storage. Spray bottles relocated.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet cloth bucket stored on prep table surface. Quaternary sanitizer concentration in all buckets too low - all remade to proper concentration (150-400 ppm). Bucket moved to lower shelf.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cups used as scoops in bulk flour, Cajun seasoning and burger containers. All scoops must have handles.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(h) - toilets and urinals, numbers and capacities (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Paper towels not provided in both restrooms in which door handle must be touched to exit.

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

Dust buildup on multiple air vents throughout kitchen and ceiling next to vents.

Feb 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 934 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spice containers on dry storage shelf (ground mustard, cumin) stored with no cover to protect from Contamination. Observed container of cut vegetables in salad make table bottom with no cover. Corrective action (CA): Foods must be stored covered to protect from contamination. Covers added.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Clear bins stacked wet on dish shelf over microwave in kitchen. Allow to fully air dry before stacking vertically.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand sink in kitchen and dump sink at bar need to be resealed to wall.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(h) - toilets and urinals, numbers and capacities (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Paper towels not provided in both unisex restrooms - dryer only, where user must touch handle to exit.

Jul 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 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 in salad make table above 41F CA: All TCS foods =when in cold handling must be 41F or less. Food confirmed to have been in make table for less than 4 hours. Time to be used as control in salad make table until table is fixed. All TCS in top of make table to be discarded after 4 hours in table. TCS foods in bottom of make table removed from cooler to walk in cooler to cool items in make table that were labeled with discard time of 3:00pm. COS: on site

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

Gasket fraying bon walk in cooler. Salad make table not keeping foods at 41F or less-have table serviced asap. Do not store TCS foods in bottom until fixed. Top may be used using time as a control ( 4 hrs and then discarded) - repairman showed up while inspector was at restaurant