Athens, Clarke County

Rafferty's Restaurant

15 HUNTINGTON RD ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
96
Feb 11, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
7

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 11, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed water bottle employee drink stored on shelf over canned goods. Observed employee drink on work table. CA: Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-use disposable cup with a lid and straw, stored below and separate from food storage and food prep tables. Bottle discarded and other cup relocated to proper location.

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

Observed household pest spray (RAID) on shelf in storage closet. Corrective action (CA): Household RAID and equivalent not approved for use in kitchen or food service establishment. Removed from establishment.

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 metal bins stacked wet on clean dish shelf across from dish machine.

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

Wall in side water heater room coming off of frame, not in good repair.

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 836 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 multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in both line reach-in cooler and lowboy line cooler at a temperature above 41F. Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods to be cold held at 41F or less. Based on hazard analysis TCS foods were either discarded or relocated to the walk-in cooler to cool.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sliced ham observed cooling form ambient temperature did not meet 4 hour cooling requirement to 41F. CA: All TCS foods prepped from ambient temperature will be cooled to 41F in four hours. TCS foods that did not meet cooling requirements were discarded.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two pans of TCS foods cooling in deep pans and covered in walk-in cooler and one pan of TCS food cooling in a deep pan and covered in reach-in cooler. TCS item that did no meet cooling stage was discard. Cooling methods changed for other two TCS items and observed to be cooling properly.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple flies 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: Yes

Line lowboy cooler and two door reach-in cooler observed not operating at 41F or below; not in good repair. Person in charge (PIC) called technician.

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

Observed a few clear bins with cracked rims.

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed in-use sanitizer spray and sanitizer buckets at a concentration of - ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrective action (CA): Quaternary ammonium concentration shall be between 150-400 ppm. Buckets and spray remade.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed metal pans stacked wet on dry dish shelf by warewash machine; allow to fully air-dry before stacking. Person in charge (PIC) stacked pans in a way allowing for air-drying.

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

Server prep cooler not operating at 41F or below, not in good repair.

Jun 18, 2024

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

Two wet cloth buckets at server line with too low quaternary sanitizer. Corrective action (CA): Sanitizer must be maintained at proper concentration per manufacturer's recommendations. Buckets remade.

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

Door broken on prep cooler on line. Maintaining proper temperatures.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Worn grout lines in multiple places throughout kitchen.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee phone and items stored on clean dish shelf and on shelf over prep sink.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bin stored and filled in dish area hand sink. Corrective action (CA): Hand sink can be used for no other purpose than handwashing - no storing. Bin relocated.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Door to separate dry storage room not fully tight-fitting - light gaps at bottom. Wall in water heater room does not reach fully to floor - gap that could allow potential pest entry. Repair and/or replace wall.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Worn grout lines in few places throughout kitchen - not easily cleanable.

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 wall at cook line.

May 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 924 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Thawed fish observed in 2-door reach-in cooler (RIC) on line still in vacuum packaging. Fish must be removed from vacuum packaging prior to thawing.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Door to separate dry storage room propped open (open to outside). Door not self-closing.

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

Multiple cracked and broken quarry tiles throughout kitchen. Worn grout lines in multiple places throughout kitchen.

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 wall at cook line.