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POKE BAR

1791 OCONEE CONNECTOR STE 740 , ATHENS, GA 30606 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

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91 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected September 10, 2026
6 inspections on record · average score 94

Most recent inspection (September 10, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.

Inspection history

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A91September 10, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

This inspection deducted 9 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A96October 7, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed accumulations of mold like substance on interior of ice chute. Clean and sanitize ice machine and chute. Staff assigned.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
A96March 25, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage.

RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

OBSERVED WATER BOTTLES STORED ON GROUND IN KITCHEN. MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES OFF GROUND.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”
RoutineSingle-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used.

BOX OF SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHEN. SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS NOT STORED IN PLASTIC LINER, NOT COVERED, AND NOT INVERTED UNDER FRONT COUNTER.

−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)”
A94December 6, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

QUAT LEVELS IN 3-COMP SINK LOW (< 150 PPM). SANITIZER IN SANITIZNG BUCKETS WAS TOO HIGH.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”
RoutineIn-use utensils: properly stored.

SCOOP IN CONTAINER OF WHITE SESAME SEEDS STORED SO THAT HANDLE IS IN PRODUCT.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”
RoutineToilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned.

RESTROOM DOES NOT HAVE COVERED RECEPTACLE.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)”
A97June 17, 20241 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving menu & labeling.

RoutineFood properly labeled; original container.

DENTED CANS OF PINEAPPLE STORED WITH VIABLE CANS ON DRY STORAGE RACK AT BACK OF KITCHEN. PLEASE KEEP ANY CANS THAT ARE DENTED/DAMAGED ALONG THE HERMETIC SEAL SEPARATED FROM CANS YOU USE.

−3 points · Cited as “null”
A92December 21, 20233 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteProper date marking and disposition.

CONTAINER OF SCALLOPS IN BOTTOM OF MAIN MAKE LINE PREP COOLER 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)”
RoutineContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

REACH IN COOLER, CHEST FREEZERS, & BOXES OF PRODUCT FOR KITCHEN STORED IN HALLWAY IN FRONT OF PUBLIC RESTROOMS.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”
RoutineFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

NON-COMMERCIAL GRADE CHEST-FREEZERS, "TIGER" RICE COOKERS/STEAMERS, & DEZIN ELECTRIC POT COOKERS USED IN KITCHEN.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (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 1088405. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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