Watkinsville, Oconee County

WHITE TIGER

64 N MAIN ST WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677

Food

Latest score

Aug 28, 2025

City

Watkinsville

County

Oconee

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.

Aug 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed magnetic knife holder and "blue" cutting board not clean to sight. Clean and sanitize items. COS. Observed significant accumulations of scale/mineral deposits on interior of dish machine. Clean dish machine at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Complete by 9/7/25.

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 numerous bowls, plates, storage containers and chaffing pans stored upright and exposed. Observed clean utensils in store room stored with food ends up and exposed. Store items inverted or covered. COS.

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 missing hood filter on left end of hood. Replace filter by 9/7/25

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-food contact surfaces (sire rack shelves especially in WIC, cook line equipment sides, tops and utility lines, and interiors of reach in units) with accumulations of debris, food particles and grease. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 9/7/25.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed significant accumulations of oils, grease, food particles and/or debris under equipment and shelves. Clean floors and walls at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 9/7/25.

Jan 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

HOT DOGS (DATE MARKED 12/27), CREAM CHEESE (REMOVED FROM BULK PACKAGING AND DATE MARKED 1/9), AND PULLED PORK (DATE MARKED 1/8) NOT THROWN AWAY AFTER 7 DAY DISCARD DATE. CA: ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS), READY-TO-EAT (RTE) TCS FOODS, AND TCS FOODS REMOVED FROM BULK PACKAGING MUST BE MARKED WITH A 7-DAY DISCARD DATE AND SOLD OR BE THROWN AWAY BY SAID DATE. COS - ITEMS THROWN AWAY.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

ICE SCOOP IN ICE MACHINE STORED WITH HANDLE IN ICE.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(o) - equipment openings, closures and deflectors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

MISSING VENT HOOD FILTERS ABOVE STOVE AND OVENS. PLEASE REPLACE.

Sep 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

ServeSafe/Certified Food Safety Manager Certificate posted in restaurant is expired. CA: Informed PIC that a valid CFSM certificate must be posted in the establishment

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Old inspection score posted on drive through window. Needs to be kept up to date with new scores

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(o) - equipment openings, closures and deflectors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Missing venthood filters above stove and ovens. Please replace

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Drain plug missing on dumpster. Informed PIC

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

Splash of drink on walls behind margarita machine. Clean at a higher frequency to prevent buildup.

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 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: No

Observed fish dip, fish fry batter, and raw chicken stored inside Reach-in-Cooler above 41°F. CA: All TCS (Time/Temperature Control for Safety) foods must be cold held at 41°F or below. COS: Food dip discarded by PIC. Fish fry and raw chicken relocated to Walk in Cooler to rapidly cool.

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

Reach in cooler mentioned earlier unable to hold 41°F or below. Do not use cooler to store TCS foods until repaired. Send invoice of repairs to Oconee CO. Health Department.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed accumulation of grease, oils and food debris on grill top and on frying pan. Clean mentioned items more frequently to prevent buildup.

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

Accumulation of grease, oils, and debris on floor under grill, fryer, and ovens. Splash of drink on walls behind margarita machine. Clean at a higher frequency to prevent buildup.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 965 violations

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bar and kitchen hand sinks without required hand wash notice. Post hand wash notice at all hand sinks.

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 glassware stored upright and uncovered in bar, and upright, uncovered and stacked in kitchen. Observed tableware stored upright on ventilated shelving. Store glassware and tableware covered or inverted. Stored glassware unstacked. Layers with trays and/or shelf netting OK. Do not stack/nest glassware. Staff assigned.

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

Observed accumulations of grease, oils, spills, splash and debris on tops, sides, handles and controls of equipment(especially cook line), and on interior bottom of keg coolers. Clean items at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

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 accumulations of grease and debris on floors under equipment and shelves. Observed accumulations of splash on walls at prep sink, prep tables, and dishlilne. Clean surfaces of accumulations.

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: No

Observed cook line hood missing one filter. Replace filter by 12/15/23.