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115 HICKORY ST , ATHENS, GA 30601 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (October 7, 2026): Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving food storage, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B80October 7, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 5 of them critical, involving food storage, management & training and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed medicine stored on kitchen shelf above food preparation area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)”PIC cannot demonstrate and verify that employees are informed of responsibility to report symptoms.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Access to both front and rear hand wash sinks not maintained.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Not marking 7 day discard date for cold hold RTE foods.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Chemical spray bottle not labeled with common name of contents.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Hanging fly tape observed in kitchen above food preparation areas.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Glassware stacked wet after washing.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vents in kitchen. Repeat.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Damaged lights observed in vent hood.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)”B84April 21, 20269 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Mold growth observed in cavity of ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Hand towels not available at front hand wash sink. COS- Manager set paper towels next to hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Dishware stored in kitchen hand wash sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Employee drink stored in reusable cup.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Open bag of broth base mix stored without protection on kitchen shelf.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Frozen food thawing in sink without cool running water flowing over it. COS- Manager adjusted cool water water to pass over frozen food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Ice scoop stored in direct contact with top surface of ice machine. Repeat.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Dust accumulation observed on kitchen ceiling vent. Soiled curtain hanging at threshold to kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Employee jacket stored on shelf at rear kitchen rather than at employee storage area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”A92October 29, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 3 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, management & training and menu & labeling.
Observed front counter hand sink and grill hand sink with blocked access & items stored in sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed worker wash hands in front dump sink adjacent to hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)”Person in charge (PIC) not able to produce proper EPA-registered Norovirus disinfectant for bodily fluid cleanup.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed opened employee water bottle stored on clean utensil shelf by kitchen prep table. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use cups with lids & straws, and handled to prevent contamination to food, equipment, etc. Drink discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Written notification declaring the presence of major food allergens in unpacked food not provided to customers.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Stirring utensils stored in warm, standing water at front drink station. Utensils moved to running water.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Clean plates and bowls not stored covered or inverted on back shelf.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”A100September 3, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-029-000497. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.