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1860 BARNETT SHOALS RD STE 304 , ATHENS, GA 30605 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 19, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Inspection history
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B89August 19, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Chicken and fried fish cooling in deep containers set in RI located near fryer. COS- Manager rearranged food to sheetpans in thin layer and set on speed rack in WI to promote rapid cooling.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Wet wipe cloth left on top of work table rather than returning to sanitizer bucket after use.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Fly swatter stored on kitchen prep sink.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Dumpster door left open after last use. Repeat.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”Observed loose trash around dumpster in enclosure.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”Food debris observed on wall near dishware shelf and on floor near dish washer.
−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)”Employee jacket stored on shelf with single service cups.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”A93February 26, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and garbage & waste.
Sanitizer concentration during rinse cycle of dish washer below required 50-100ppm chlorine content.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Accumulation of food debris observed on shelving at grill preparation area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Dumpster door left open after last use. Repeat.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”A93September 4, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and garbage & waste.
Kitchen can opener not clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Rice Form Molds stored between uses in pan of water at room temperature. COS- employee removed water and stored utensils dry between uses. Repeat.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Dumpster door left open after last use.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”B84March 4, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, chemical safety and food storage.
Employee stored eggs in kitchen hand sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Chemical spray bottles stored in kitchen without label as to identity of contents.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Box of corn starch stored on kitchen work shelf without protection after opening.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Food scoops and utensils stored between uses in container of room temperature water. Repeat.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”This inspection deducted 16 points, but only 13 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A95September 11, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training.
Chemical spray bottles stored in kitchen without label as to identity of contents. Corrective action (CA): Label chemical spray bottle with common name of contents. Person in charge (PIC) labeled spray bottles.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Storage of utensils in room temperature water between uses. Bowl without handle used to dispense bulk flour at fry station.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”B83March 26, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene, temperature control and food storage.
Employee washed gloved hands at kitchen hand sink. Corrective action (CA): Employees to remove soiled gloves, wash bare hands at hand sink, dry hands and don clean gloves before continuing food preparation. Employee removed gloves and washed bare hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Cooked beef cooling in deep pan set in kitchen make table near grill.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Employees wearing wristwatch and bracelets during food preparation.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Metal food pans stacked wet after washing.
−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)”Food debris on floor beneath front grill and on wall adjacent to grill.
−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 295839.. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.