ATHENS, Jackson County

Great American Cookies & Marble Slab Creamery

5405 JEFFERSON RD STE 300 ATHENS, GA 30607

Food

Latest score

Mar 6, 2026

City

ATHENS

County

Jackson

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.

Mar 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Hand soap not provided at front hand sink. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks shall be supplied with soap at all times. Soap dispenser refilled.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Utensils observed stored in front counter dipper well without running water (stored in standing water). Faucet turned on.

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

Observed multiple boxes of single-service items stored directly on floor under back storage shelves. CA: Boxes shall be stored at least 6" above the floor.

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(b) - preventing contamination when tasting (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed open water bottles and open Body Armor drink over raw cookie dough in reach in cooler in backroom. Employee coffee in single use cup with no straw stored beside raw cookie dough. CA: All employee drinks must be in a single use cup with lid and straw, stored away from food and prep surfaces, to prevent contamination. COS: Person in charge (PIC) removed drinks from food and prep areas.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple boxes of food items and single use boxes stored on floor under shelving in back room. Store food supplies at least 6 inches off of floor. REPEAT

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(c) - backflow prevention (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back-up of water in drain under cold top table, causing there to be no air gap for indirect connection.

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hot water not available at back hand sink (faucet is broken). Corrective action (CA): Hot water at a minimum of 100F shall be provided at all hand sinks. Repair ASAP.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple food boxes stored directly on floor under shelving in back room. Store food supplies at least 6" above floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex restroom.

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 907 violations

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge (PIC) unable to produce signed employee reporting agreements. Corrective action (CA): All employees are to read and sign the reporting agreement that makes them aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management, and signed forms are to be available for verification. Blank form left with PIC.

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

Opened employee water bottle observed on back prep table. CA: Employee drinks at work stations shall be in single-use cups with lids and straws. Drink discarded.

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

Access to back handwash sink blocked by cart and speed rack. CA: Handwash sinks shall be accessible at all times. Items moved.

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

Quat sanitizer concentration too high in wiping cloth bucket (measured over 500 ppm). CA: Quat sanitizer shall be maintained at a concentration of 200-400 ppm. Discarded.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food service permit no displayed.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee handwash signage not posted at handwash sinks.

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

Test strips not available for Quat sanitizer.

Jun 27, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.