Restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted by the Georgia Department of Health from March 13th to March 26th are as follows: Scores for each category are displayed in order of most recent test date.
The Georgia Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division conducts regular restaurant inspections to keep residents and visitors safe.
Disclaimer: On some days, the facility may have fewer or more violations than those noted in recent inspections. Tests performed on a particular day may not be representative of the overall long-term condition of the facility. Some more recent follow-up tests may not be included here.
Athens-Clarke County: Perfect score
- Johnny Ray Burks Elementary School (757 NORTH CHASE ST)
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Athens (750 E BROAD ST)
- Little Blue Menu Food Truck (1870 Barnett Shoals RD)
- Foley Field BB1 Aramark (East Rutherford ST)
- WR Coyle Junior High School (110 OLD ELBERTON RD)
- Preacher Greens (1995 Barnett Shoals Road)
Drinking Athens:Tried every mocktail on this bar's “zero proof” drinks menu
Athens-Clarke County: High to average score
- Wendy's (415 PRINCE AVE): 94
- Farm Cart (1074 BAXTER ST): 96
- Rocco's Grill and Pub (2020 Timothy RD): 91
- Quality Inn & Suites (2715 Atlanta Hwy): 90
- Sirithai Cuisine (1040 Gaines School RD STE 211): 94
- PUMA YU'S (355 ONETA ST STE D-400A): 94
- Five Star Pilgrim Athens Devone Cafeteria (898 BARBER ST): 98
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (3160 ATLANTA HWY): 92
- China 1 (2026 S MILLEDGE AVE STE D4): 93
- The Cafe on Lumpkin (1700 S LUMPKIN ST): 99
- Wingate by Wyndham Hotel (255 NORTH AVE): 96
- The Place (229 E BROAD ST): 95
- St. Mary's Healthcare System (1230 BAXTER ST): 91
- Donderos (590 N MILLEDGE AVE): 96
- Juicy Crab (2361 W BROAD ST): 90
- Tlaloc (1225 N CHASE ST): 95
- Sleep Inn & Suites (109 Florence DR): 99
- Taco Bell #30595 (2197 W BROAD ST): 95
- INOKO EXPRESS (3190 ATLANTA HWY STE 7): 98
- Taqueria Tsunami (320 E CLAYTON ST): 99
- DQ Grill & Chill (900 US HWY. 29 N): 96
- Taqueria La Parilla (2439 JEFFERSON RD): 95
- LA PA ON WHEELS (2439 JEFFERSON RD): 95
- TME Enterprises DBA Taco Bell (3196 Atlanta Highway): 98
Previous inspection:Employee's hair causes trouble at sandwich shop in downtown Athens
Athens-Clarke County: Low scores and why
- IRON WORKS CAFE @ THE GRADUATE ATHENS HOTEL (295 E DOUGHERTY ST): 85. Inspection records: “Employees do not wear effective hair restraints when handling food. Single-service tableware is kept at self-service tables with handles facing down and away from customers.” .”
- Dunkin Donuts (771 Prince AVE): 89. Inspection notes: “Mold growth was observed in the cavity in the front of the ice maker. Coffee filters were stored unprotected on top of the coffee maker. Floor drain grate in the men's restroom was missing.”
- Mello Mushroom (320 E CLAYTON ST): 87. Inspection notes: “Menu reminders and disclosures about undercooked food are incorrect. Employees wear bracelets while cooking. Food pans are stacked wet after cleaning. Dishwasher racks are Stored on the room floor. Food contact surfaces of packaged silverware are exposed during storage, accumulating dust and food debris.'' About Walk-In (Wisconsin) Fan Guard. ”
- Barberitos (680 N 29 HWY STE 250): 88. Inspection notes: “The sanitizing agents are not the same in the cleaning and sanitizing steps for cleaning the dining room table (Dawn soap is used in the cleaning step and Quat in the sanitizing step). The thermometer was not sanitized, the thermometer was just washed away. There is no hand washing sign.'' Notifying employees to wash their hands in the women's restroom used by employees Bulk sugar without handles Bowls are used as scoops for containers Ice scoops are stored on top if the ice maker is not protected Clear containers stacked wet in a clean cupboard on a prep table Stacking was observed.”
- ST. Mary's Coffee Shop (1230 BAXTER ST): 89. Inspection notes: “Brushes are kept in the hand wash sink. Food probe thermometers are not disinfected before use. Employee cell phones are kept on work surfaces.”
- Maypole (1021 N CHASE ST): 89. Inspection notes: “The right hot cabinet gasket is frayed. The prep cooler is not keeping TCS food below 41F.”
- CHUCK E. CHEESE'S (3654 ATLANTA HWY STE I): 83. Inspection notes: “Hand towels are not available in the hand sink near the pizza dough press in the kitchen. Mold growth is observed in the ice machine cavity. Employees are not wearing effective hair restraints when handling food. .Employee hand washing signs are not posted in restrooms.Employee cell phones are kept in cell phones' pizza making tables. ”
Oconee County: Perfect score
- KROGER #435 – STARBUCKS (1720 EPPS BRIDGE PKWY)
Oconee County: Low scores and why.
- AMICI (8851 MACON HWY STE 501): 91. Inspection notes: “We observed numerous jug containers of sauces and dressings without proper labeling (contents, date of preparation, and date of disposal). Stains from leaks were observed on the liquor cabinet in green wood. It must be sealed and the bottom shelf must be raised to a height of at least 6 inches off the floor. Grease/oil accumulation was observed in the bulk oil tank. Observed grease, oil, dust, debris, and ice buildup on the floor in the kitchen and storage area (WI freezer). Observed debris buildup on or within the light shield of the WIcooler. Grease, oil, flour, and dust were observed accumulating in the ceiling vents in the kitchen, utensils, and storage areas. ”
