Watkinsville, Oconee County

CHOPS AND HOPS

2 S MAIN ST UNIT 112 WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677

Food

Latest score

Dec 9, 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.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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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 pasta cooling in deep covered containers in walk in cooler. COS: Person in charge (PIC) moved pasta to shallow pans on speed rack for rapid cooling.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed utensils beside grill stored in room temperature water.

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 plastic bins stacked wet on clean dish rack.

Apr 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 ALUMINUM PANS IN DRY STORAGE AND TOGO CONTAINERS BENEATH UPSTAIRS SERVERS STATION NOT STORED INVERTED OR IN PROTECTIVE LINERS. STORE INVERTED OR IN PROTECTIVE LINERS TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION.

Dec 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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

AIR VENTS IN KITCHEN HAVE AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT, DUST, AND DEBRIS. NEED A DEEP CLEANING

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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

OBSERVED CONTAINER OF BLUE GOAT CHEESE WITH PREP DATE MARKED 6/13 & CONTAINER OF CHIMCHURRI WITH PREP DATE 6/12 STORED IN BOTTOM OF PREP COOLER. CA: ALL TCS & RTE FOODS MUST BE DISCARDED 7 DAYS AFTER OPENING/PREPPING (MINUS EXCLUSIONS). COS - ITEMS DISCARDED.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 946 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wiping cloths observed on aprons, cutting surfaces and prep tables. Wet wiping cloths shall be stored submerged in container of an approved sanitizer at the required concentration.

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 plates + dishes stored right side up without covers. Store tableware inverted or covered. Observed bar glasses stacked/nested and right side up. Store inverted or covered. Do not stack/nest glassware. Staff assigned.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wood storage shelving in unplugged keg cooler in bar not smooth and easily cleanable. Need to clean and seal raw wood. Should clean and seal under bar counter also. Correct by 12/22/23

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Need to clean tops, sides, controls and utility lines of cook line and dish line to remove accumulations of grease, oils, and/or debris. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 12/22/23

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered waste can in ladies restroom upstairs. Ladies restroom must be provided with a covered waste can for sanitary product disposal. Provide waste can with lid by 12/22/23.

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, oils, splash and/or debris under cook line and dish line equipment, in bar and under shelves of WIC. Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations.