ATHENS, Oconee County

IHOP RESTAURANT

1061 PARKWAY PL ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
95
Jun 4, 2026
City
ATHENS
County
Oconee
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.

Jun 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 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 sliced tomatoes uncovered in the 'Make Table' in the main kitchen. CA: Packaged and unpackaged foods must stored covered. COS: Person in charge (PIC) placed the appropriate lid on top of the sliced tomatoes.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inspection report placed on counter behind the front counter. Inspection report must be posted within 15' from the front of the restaurant, 5'-7' from the floor, and people must be able to read it from a 1' approach.

Jul 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 883 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 COLD HELD FOODS (SEE ABOVE TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS) KEPT > 41F. CA: COLD HELD FOOD ITEMS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LOWER. COS - ITEMS MOVED TO WALK - IN - COOLER (WIC) OR THROWN OUT.

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 CLEAN DISHES ON DISH RACKS TACKED WET. LET DISHES FULLY DRY OR USE PYRAMID STACKING.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

FRP WALL PANEL HAS HOLE UNDER RINSING STATION IN DISH. FLOOR IN DISH IN POOR REPAIR AND PEELING/LIFTING AROUND FLOOR DRAIN

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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

OBSERVED BACON THAT WAS JUST COOKED PLACED IN SHALLOW METAL PAN TIGHTLY COVERED AND PLACED IN COOLER. COS - PAN UNCOVERED TO PROPERLY COOL

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: YesRepeat: No

NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR HIGH TEMP DISHWASHER. COS - PIC ORDERED TEST STRIPS

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 AFTER USE. CLOSE TO PREVENT PESTS.

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

FRP WALL PANEL HAS HOLE UNDER RINSING STATION IN DISH. MULTIPLE MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE.

Aug 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 833 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: Yes

Observed TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods above 41°F inside rear desert prep top cooler and prep top cooler at front. See starred items in temperature observations. CA: All TCS foods shall be cold held at 41°F or below. COS: Food items determined over 4 hours out of temperature discarded by PIC (Person in Charge). Other TCS items relocated to WIC (Walk in Cooler) to rapidly cool.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No paper towels stocked at front handwashing sink and rear (next to reach in cooler) handwashing sink. CA: Ensure all handwashing sinks are stocked with drying provisions at all times.

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

Desert prep top and prep top cooler mentioned above unable to maintain 41°F or below. Do not use mentioned coolers to store TCS foods until units are repaired and able to maintain 41°F or below. Send invoice of repairs to Health Department.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 876 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed butter and tarter sauce in staging area attempting to use TPHC (Time as Public Health Control) above 41°F. Also observed raw bacon, eggwash, roasted garlic butter stored inside reach-in-cooler II above 41°F. CA: All TCS (time/temperature control for safety) food items must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS: Items mentioned discarded by PIC (Person-in-Charge).

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection report posted behind counter and not approachable within 1 foot. Post the most current inspection report in public view within 15' from front door and between 5-7' from floor and approachable within 1'.

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

Observed ice buildup in WIF (Walk in Freezer) and evidence of ice on food product. Defrost needed.

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

Salad bar and Reach-in-Cooler II unable to hold product at 41°F and below. Do not use to sure TCS foods until repaired. Send invoice of repairs to Oconee Health Department.

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 after use. Close to prevent pest harborages.

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

FRP wall panel in poor repair below rinsing station.

Sep 25, 2023

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed whipped cream, butter and other food items in staging area using time (Time as Public Health Control- TPHC). Items were not disposed of after 4 hours and stickers were just replaced. No written procedures were submitted to health department. CA: PIC (Person in charge) advised when using TPHC to discard all items after 4 hours (max) hold time. Stickers must indicate when items were taken out of temperature control and 4 hours discard time. Submit written procedures to Health Department. COS: Items mentioned above discard. New batch taken from coolers with updated stickers.

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

Ice buildup in WIF (Walk in Freezer). Evidence of condensation on boxes.

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

No hanging thermometers inside reach in

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 908 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

HAND SINK AT RIGHT OF KITCHEN (NEAR DISHWASHER AREA) CONVERTED TO DUMP SINK. CA: IINFORMED PIC THAT ALL HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN MUST BE USED FOR HANDWASHING ONLY.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINK AT RIGHT OF KITCHEN IN FOOD PREP AREA. CA: INFORMED PIC THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. COS- REPLACED PAPER TOWELS.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED SMALL ANTS ON DINING ROOM TABLES AT RIGHT AREA OF DINING ROOM.

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

ICE BUILDUP IN WALK IN FREEZER. EVIDENCE OF CONDENSATION ON BOXES.

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

NO HANGING THERMOMETER IN RIGHT SIDE OF PREP COOLER.

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

BROKEN COOLER UNITS IN KITCHEN. REPAIR/REPLACE UNITS ASAP - MAIN PART OF COOK LINE. MUST BE MECHANICAL (NO ICE UNITS).

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(g)3 - storage areas, rooms, & receptacles, capacity & availability of trash can if using paper towels at each sink ©

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

TRASH RECEPTACLE NOT STORED BY HANDSINK AT FRONT OF KITCHEN.

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

HOLE IN WALL UNDER DISHWASHER.