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The Grill
171 COLLEGE AVE , ATHENS, GA 30601 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 26, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B80May 26, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Moldy/spoiled tomatoes on top of bulk sliced tomatoes in downstairs reach-in cooler (RIC) #1. Corrective action (CA): Food must be unadulterated and safe for consumption. Person in charge (PIC) discarded tomatoes.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)”Fries being held in fryer basket at a temperature below 135F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Prep top cooler has puddled standing water in the bottom; not in good repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”B83November 6, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, menu & labeling and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed ham, tomatoes, and house made sauces held past 7 day period.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Observed expired buttermilk in walk-in cooler. PIC discarded milk.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)”Hand sink downstairs beside prep sink not supplied with paper towels. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks must be supplied with drying provision at all times. Person in charge (PIC) supplied hand sink with paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”No written notification declaring which major allergens are present in establishment.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”Observed buckets used to store pickles and sauces stored upside down directly in contact with floor in downstairs dry storage.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed wet cloths stored on prep surface at ice cream bar. PIC placed wet cloth in sanitizer bucket.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Copy of inspection report blocked by sticker and other flyer on window. PIC displayed new inspection report in visible location.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed ice cream scoop handle in metal container of raw ground beef under make table touching food. PIC removed scoop from food.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Make table heavily leaking with layer of standing water in bottom; not in good repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”B89May 2, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed bacon in worktop cooler held at temperature above 41 F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed vegetables and bacon held in counter well by grill below 135 F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”B86December 10, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods (hot dogs, grilled mushrooms, etc.) held above 41F (observed at 59F) in upstairs worktop cooler. Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods must be held at 41F or below when in cold holding. Person in charge (PIC) discarded all TCS foods in worktop cooler.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed multiple ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS foods held in upstairs make table cooler past 7-day discard date. Roasted turkey, tuna, and brisket prepared on 11/30/2024 and not discarded after 7 days.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”Upstairs worktop cooler not operating at 41F or below. Service technician called during inspection and PIC was advised not to store any TCS items in until until it could be serviced.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A95June 13, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving chemical safety and facility upkeep.
Observed food employee wearing watch at grill.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Cove tile missing in dry storage/ chemical storage room leaving opening in wall.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)”Un-shielded light bulb is vent hood over stove/oven in downstairs kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)”A94December 19, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving pest control.
Employee wearing watch while preparing food. Only plain wedding bands allowed on hands and wrists.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Gap at bottom of door in downstairs storage allowing for potential pest entry.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (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 295491.. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.