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Farm Burger Athens
100 PRINCE AVE STE 102 , ATHENS, GA 30601 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on September 11, 2025, scoring 66/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 99. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (August 31, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.
Inspection history
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A99August 31, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100March 10, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A99September 18, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage and management & training.
Observed multiple metal bins stacked wet on dry dish rack. Allow to completely air-dry before stacking.
−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)”Observed single-use to-go plates stored facing up in multiple places in establishment without covering or being inverted. Person in charge (PIC) inverted plates.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”U66September 11, 202510 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 6 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and menu & labeling.
Observed cook pull raw beef patty from chef base & place on grill, and then turn to make table & place lettuce in bowl on cooked burger patty. Corrective action (CA): Gloves need to be changed and hands washed when moving from touching raw to ready-to-eat (RTE) foods. Cook discarded burger, removed gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held in walk-in cooler (WIC) above 41F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed cooling, cooked onions & quinoa out on prep table at 96F & 78F past the two hour time required to cool to 70F for stage one of the cooling process.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Milk in WIC held beyond expiration date (exp. date 09/03/2025)> PIC discarded milk.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Bowls stored in front hand sink beside make table, and sanitizer bucket stored in back hand sink by dry dish rack.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed two pans of cooked onions and quinoa cooling at room temperature in kitchen. Food did not meet first stage cooling requirements and was discarded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Multiple uncovered metal & plastic bins of food found under make table (bones/bone marrow, sliced tomatoes, pickled onions, mayo & more).CA: All foods must be stored covered unless in active cooling. All bins were covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Two large bulk containers of white powder in kitchen not labeled. PIC labeled blk containers.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed raw beef thawing in sink without any running water. Beef was moved to WIC but was found to be out of temperature and was discarded.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”WIC found to not be able to hold TCS foods at 41F or below.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A90March 31, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training and food storage.
Meat prep sink leaking onto floor. Advised person in charge (PIC) not to use until it can be repaired.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed raw beef thawing in ready-to-eat, RTE (veggie) sink; misuse of veggie sink. Raw beef moved away from RTE sink into WIC.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Observed raw beef thawing in sink without being submerged under running water. Raw beef moved to walk-in cooler (WIC).
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed metal pans stacked wet on dry dish shelf near 3-compartment sink; allow to fully air dry before stacking.
−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)”A99October 24, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving management & training.
Observed containers stacked wet on dry dish rack by 3-compartment sink and clean drink glasses stacked wet in bar area. Allow to fully air-dry. Person in charge (PIC) stacked containers and glasses in a way allowing them to air-dry.
−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)”A96April 23, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.
Observed multiple food pans stored without covers in bottom of make tables. Corrective action (CA): Food shall be stored covered to protect against contamination. Plastic wrap placed over containers.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”A98November 1, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage.
Scoop handle touching product in bulk sugar container. Tongs stored on oven handle below waist level - possible contamination.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Stack of large metal bins stacked wet - allow to air dry before stacking.
−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)”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-029-000134. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.