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1913 EPPS BRIDGE PKWY , ATHENS, GA 30606 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 14, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B85July 14, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held above 41F in the make table at the expo window.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed several containers of food uncovered an the main line steam table.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed the make table, located at the expo window/server's station not holding temperature at or below 41F.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”B83August 13, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
OBSERVED PEPPER JACK CHEESE & HAMBURGERS KEPT PAST 7-DAY DISCARD DATE.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)”SEVERAL ITEMS PLACED IN VARIOUS COOLERS IN ESTABLISHMENT NOT PROPERLY COOLED TO <=41F BEFORE PLACING IN COOLER. FOOD ITEMS WERE LABELED WITH PREP DATE & TIME SO I WAS ABLE TO CONFIRM LENGTH OF TIME IN COOLERS. COS - ITEMS MOVED TO WIC TO COOL.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WALK INTO KITCHEN, PICK UP TONGS, & GET FOOD OFF OF HEAT LAMP TRAY. EMPLOYEE THEN BEGAN WALKING DOWN LINE EATING WHILE SPEAKING TO ME.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”METERED FAUCETS TURN OFF AFTER <5 SECONDS.
−4 points · Cited as “null”SEVERAL COOLERS IN ESTABLISHMENT UNABLE TO MAINTAIN TEMPS OF 41F OR BELOW. COOLERS NEED TO BE REPLACED ASAP. SEND NEW COOLER SPECS TO KRISTINE.LANDAU@DPH.GA.GOV BEFORE PURCHASE. -SPOKE WITH REPAIR TECH ONSITE. 2 COOLERS CONFIRMED BROKEN. OTHER COOLERS MAY HAVE ISSUES DUR TO PREP PROCEDURE.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOLERS GROSS. CLUTTERED WITH TRASH AND GREASE STAINS. CLEAN AT HIGHER FREQUENCY.
−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)”B88March 6, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
SANITIZER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BELOW NECESSARY CONCENTRATION. SANITIZER USED WAS LACTID ACID AND HAD A CONCENTRATION OF <452 PPM LACTIC ACID.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”FAUCETS IN WOMEN'S RESTROOMS UNABLE TO REACH 85F. METERED FAUCETS TURN OFF AFTER <5 SECONDS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”ALUMINUM PANS IN DRY STORAGE NOT INVERTED OR IN PROTECTIVE LINERS. COS - ITEMS INVERTED.
−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)”3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SEALED TO WALL. NEEDS TO BE RECAULKED.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)”LID ON PREP TOP COOLER BROKEN AND DOES NOT FULLY SHUT OR SEAL. NEEDS TO BE REPLACED TO ENSURE FOODS ARE PROTECTED AND MAINTAINED AT PROPER TEMPS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”FANS NEXT TO DRY STORAGE DUSTY, NEEDS TO BE CLEANED. COVING BY WALK-IN COOLER STARTING TO CRACK AND BREAK. WILL NEED REPLACED SOON.
−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)”B80November 14, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.
SEVERAL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS IN PREP TOP COOLERS, DEFROSTER, AND CHEF BASE NOT COLD HELD AT OR BELOW 41 DEG F. COS - ITEMS DISCARDED.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”HASHBROWNS THAT WERE JUST PREPPED, ACTIVELY COOLING IN WALK IN COOLER WERE STORED IN LARGE CONTAINER AND FILLED TO THE TOP AND COVERED WITH LIDS. ALSO OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC TO-GO MEALS THAT HAD JUST BEEN COOKED STORED IN SMALL PREP COOLER AT FRONT OF KITCHEN WITH CONDENSATION ON LIST. COS - HASHBROWNS REPORTIONED INTO DIFFERENT CONTAINERS AND WERE FILLED HALF WAY AND STORED LOOSELY COVERED IN WIC. TO-GO CONTAINERS RELOCATED TO WIC AND STORED LOOSELY COVERED. *ALL ITEMS MUST BE COOLED TO 41 DEG F IN WIC PRIOR TO BEING PLACED IN PREP COOLERS*.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”OBSERVED SEVERAL FOODS IN BOTTOMS OF PREP COOLERS, IN WALK-IN-FREEZER, AND IN SMALL FREEZER STORED UNCOVERED.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”PREP TOP COOLER IN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT OF KITCHEN, COOLER HOLDING COLESLAW AND FINISHINGS AT FRONT OF KITCHEN, CHEF BASE, AND DEFROSTER WERE NOT HOLDING TCS ITEMS AT 41 DEG F. PREP COOLER AT RIGHT OF KITCHEN HAS LID THAT IS BROKEN. DEFROSTER DISPLAY THERMOMETER READ 47 DEG F AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION. RECHECKED DEFROSTER AT END OF INSPECTION, HOLDING 39 DEG F. MONITOR CLOSELY. HAVE ALL OTHER COOLERS/COOLERS NOT HOLDING 41 DEG F SERVICE ASAP.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”This inspection deducted 20 points, but only 17 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B86June 12, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
LEFT SIDE COLD WELLS NOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41 DEG F OR LOWER. BORDERLINE TEMPERATURES. ITEMS RELOCATED TO WALK IN COOLER OR DISCARDED. RIGHT SIDE COLD WELL COOLER NOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 41 DEG F OR LOWER. BORDERLINE TEMP. HAVE ALL UNITS SERVICED & REPAIRED. MONITOR CLOSELY.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN WIPING CLOTH BUCKETS <150PPM.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”3 FREEZER UNITS NOT WORKING. REPAIR UNITS. GASKET AT SIDE 2-DOOR COOLER NOT SEALING AT BOTTOM. LARGE GAP IN GASKET. REPAIR ASAP.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A90December 13, 20236 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed grill line hand sink without paper towels. Refill dispenser.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed wet wipe cloths not being properly stored in sanitizing solution on grill line. Sanitizer container available and properly located but not being used for wet wipe cloth storage.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed dishes, plates, bowls and cups stored on front line upright and uncovered. Grill line also on bowls. Clean tableware shall be stored inverted or covered. Staff assigned.
−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 to go containers being used as scoops in sugar + cinn. mixture. Provide washable and durable scoop for product dispensing. To go containers removed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”Observed wire rack shelving by warming cabinets, in WIC, and some equipment (dish line + cook line) utility lines with accumulations of grease, oils, splash, flour and/or debris on them. Clean non-food contact surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed accumulations of grease, oils, and/or debris under cook line equipment, storage shelving and at breading station, observed accumulations on wall behind equipment storage shelf by warming cabinets, and on grills of walk in cooler. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.
−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)”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 10835.. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.