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984 ATHENS ST , GAINESVILLE, GA 30501 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (January 29, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 87 on November 7, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100January 29, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A96July 24, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Food wasn't cooled quickly enough after cooking.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(e)B87November 7, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(n)Food safety manager certification (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(3)(a)Food wasn't cooled quickly enough after cooking.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(e)In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)Designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(4)(b)A100August 2, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.
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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-069-000987. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.