ATHENS, Oconee County

STARBUCKS COFFEE

1761 EPPS BRIDGE RD ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
98
Aug 12, 2025
City
ATHENS
County
Oconee
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED SEVERAL STACKS OF UNPROTECTED TO GO CUPS. ENSURE ALL TO GO CUPS ARE DISPENSED FROM PROTECTED OR COVERED DISPENSERS, OR FROM ORIGINAL PLASTIC SLEEVES, WITH ONLY THE BOTTOM OF THE TOP CUP EXPOSED.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

MOST RECENT COPY OF INSPECTION SCORE NOT POSTED AT DRIVE THRU

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED SEVERAL STACKS OF UNPROTECTED TO GO CUPS. ENSURE ALL TO GO CUPS ARE DISPENSED FROM PROTECTED OR COVERED DISPENSERS, OR FROM ORIGINAL PLASTIC SLEEVES, WITH ONLY THE BOTTOM OF THE TOP CUP EXPOSED.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handlers without, or ineffective, hair restraints. Ensure all food handlers utilize effective physical hair restraints by 9/23/24.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(j) - backflow prevention device when required (p)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed damaged vacuum breaker on mop sink faucet with hose attached. Repair or replace vacuum breaker by 9/23/24. Disconnect hose until vacuum breaker has been repaired.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Repeat. Observed several stacks of unprotected to go cups. Ensure all to go cups are dispensed from protected/covered dispensers, or from original plastic sleeves, with only the bottom of the top cup exposed. Staff assigned.

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

Observed several damaged floor tile under reach in units in rear area, damaged wall/FRP at broom storage and unused wall anchors over rear hand sink. Repair surfaces to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable surfaces by 9/23/24.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upon entry of rear kitchen, observed handwashing sink next to ice machine blocked with sheet pan. CA: All handwashing sinks must be maintained so it is accessible at all times for use and should only be used for handwashing. COS: Sheetpan cleared.

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 Service cups stored too high in dispensors without protective liners. Reacher tool also stored next to exposed single service cups. Protect lip portion of cups with plastic liners if stacked too high.

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

Excessive mold buildup inside RTDE and THAW unit. Excessive milk residue inside milk reach in cooler. Clean and sanitize at a higher frequency to prevent buildup.

Sep 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 981 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: NoRepeat: Yes

Single Service cups stacked too high in dispensers without protective liners. Protect the lip portion of cups with liners.