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ATHENS, Oconee County

TEXAS ROADHOUSE

1021 DOWDY RD ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
95
Nov 21, 2025
City
ATHENS
County
Oconee
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.

Nov 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations
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16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Mop sink chipped and in poor repair. Scheduled to be fixed next year.

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

Multiple metal bins stacked wet on dry dish rack.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple cutting boards heavily marked throughout kitchen.

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 864 violations
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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED SHREDDED, READY-TO-EAT (RTE) CARROTS STORED UNDER AND WITH UNWASHED F&V. OBSERVED BUTTER STORED IN MEAT COOLER UNDER RAW CHICKEN. CA: DO NOT STORE RTE FOODS UNDER OR WITH UNWASHED F&V. DO NOT STORE FOODS WITH A LOWER COOK TEMP (BUTTER) UNDER FOODS WITH HIGHER COOK TEMPS (CHICKEN). COS - ITEMS MOVED.

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

LIDDED CONTAINERS OF COOLING CHEESE SAUCE & MARINARA STACKED TO COOL AND NOT IN ICE BATHS. COS - ITEMS UNCOVERED AND MOVED TO FREEZER TO COOL.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

MOP SINK CHIPPED AND IN POOR REPAIR. NEEDS REPAIRED.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

MOP WATER DUMPED OUTSIDE DOWN HILL. DO NOT DUMP MOP WATER OUTSIDE, USE MOP SINK.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations
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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 PULLED PORK, CHEESE, CHEESE BALLS AND POTATOES HELD IN FRY COOLER DRAWERS ABOVE 41F. OBSERVED RIBS HELD IN CHEF BASE ABOVE 41F. CA: ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW, EXCEPT WHEN BEING PREPPED, COOKED, OR COOLING. COS - ALL ITEMS ABOVE 41F THROWN AWAY

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

RIBS IN COOLER DRAWERS/GRILL SIDE NOT COOLED TO 41F WITHIN 6 HOURS. CA: ALL COOKED TCS FOODS MUST BE COOLED TO 41F WITHIN 6 HOURS. COS - RIBS THROWN OUT

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

GASKETS AT ALTO SHAM OVEN & FRY COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. PLASTIC CURTAINS IN WIC IN POOR REPAIRD (RIPPED & MOLDY). COOLER DOORS NOT SELF CLOSING OR SELF LATCHING

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations
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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

Hand sink in meat cooler had equipment blocking access.

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

Salad in dispensor cooler not prechilled to 41°F prior to placing in unit. Salad tightly packed. Prepped within past 30 minutes. Salad placed in open bus tub and walk in cooler to property cool. Dispensor unit has deep plastic container and plastic lid. Prechill salad to 41°F prior to placing in unit.

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

Phone on meat prep shelf. Bags and purses next to flour.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 845 violations
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Rice and ribs in cooler drawers in back of kitchen not held at 41F or below. CA: All TCS foods (Time/temperature control for Safety) must be at or below 41F. COS - items above 41F discarded onsite. [repeat]

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Flour for breading at breader stations, cut tomatoes and lettuce all stored on ices as a form of temperature control. CA: If time is to be used, the product must be labeled with a start and discard time + documentation submitted.

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

Ice in bar and in kitchen left uncovered. CA= All portable ice must be covered to protect from contamination. COS-ice covered.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(q) - cleaning receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpsters need replacing-covered in grime (particularly the one of the right).

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster doors left open.

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 864 violations
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Rice, ribs, roast beef, and other time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items in cooler drawers not held at 41°F or below. CA: Informed person in charge (PIC) that all TCS foods must be cold held at or below 41°F. COS: Items discarded.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Flour for breading left out of temperature control. Cut tomatoes & lettuce on ice as temperature control. CA: Informed PIC that if time is used as control the product must be labeled with a start and discard time (4hr max) and proper documentation submitted to health department prior to use.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Faucet behind stove top with soups has a leak. Dripping on floor

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

Several coolers in restaurant not holding 41°F and frost buildup at fry station. Please send invoice for coolers to health department once serviced.