Restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted by the Georgia Department of Health from February 28 to March 28 are as follows: 12. 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
- South Kitchen & Bar (247 E Washington ST STE 101)
- La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant (1395 COLLEGE STATION RD)
- Cafe Racer Coffee & Donuts (2343 W BROAD ST)
- Gaines School Elementary School (900 Gaines School RD)
- ACCUG Diversion and Work Release (2725 Lexington RD)
- Clark Central High School (350 S MILLEDGE AVE)
- Hodgson's Pharmacy (1260 S MILLEDGE AVE STE F1)
- Whit Davis Elementary School (1450 WHIT DAVIS ROAD)
- Fowler Drive Elementary School (400 Fowler DR)
- CHICK-FIL-A CAFE (1199 Prince AVE)
- Homey Made (1072 BAXTER ST)
- HT EDWARDS EARLY LEARNING CENTER – ELC (440 DEARING EXT BLDG 1)
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Athens-Clarke County: High to average score
- Fresh Air BBQ (1110 HULL RD): 98
- Waffle House Co., Ltd. #1936 (140 W CLAYTON ST): 90
- Pulaski Heights BBQ (675 Pulaski ST STE 100): 96
- Dos Palmas (3523 Atlanta Highway): 99
- Ted's Best Best (254 W Washington ST): 97
- Barnett Shoals Elementary School (3220 Barnett Shoals RD): 96
- Subway (1573 S LUMPKIN ST): 95
- ACC Correctional Institute (2825 County Farm RD): 93
- ACC Food Preparation Facility (2825 County Farm RD): 96
- ACC Prison Extension (3015 Lexington Highway): 94
- SpringHill Suites by Marriott – 1918 Lounge (220 S HULL ST): 94
- Waffle House #771 (2034 S MILLEDGE AVE): 90
- Little Caesars (4375 LEXINGTON RD STE C-8): 90
- Taichi Bubble Tea (151 E BROAD ST: 90)
- J. Christopher's (1650 S LUMPKIN ST): 93
- Teravera EPPS Bridge (755 EPPS Bridge PKWY: 95)
- Bulldawg Pizza (2026 S MILLEDGE AVE STE D6): 92
- Athens Christian School (1270 29 HWY N: 95)
- EM'S KITCHEN AT HAWTHORNE DRUGS (975 HAWTHORNE AVE STE B): 95
- With clock (259 W Washington ST: 93)
- Subway (824 HULL RD): 90
- Flama Brazilian Steak House (1550 OGLETHORPE AVE): 97
- The Rail (1120 MITCHELL BRIDGE RD): 90
- Strickland's Restaurant (4723 Atlanta Highway): 99
- Women's Track and Field – Softball – Aramark (2330 S MILLEDGE AVE): 95
- Athens Pizza Italian Cuisine (2095 S MILLEDGE AVE STE A): 95
- Athene Cooks (100 Prince AVE STE 103): 94
- Athens Career Academy Culinary Kitchen (440 Dearing Ext Unit 1): 94
- Arby's #255 (2362 W BROAD ST): 95
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Athens-Clarke County: Low scores and why
- TACOS LOS PLEBES LLC (675 DANIELSVILLE RD): 88. Inspectors found: “Hand towels are not available at the front hand wash sink. Knives are improperly stored between use in the space between counter and grill. Metal pans are left wet after cleaning. “They are stacked up. Food debris remains on non-food contact surfaces in the fryer drawer.”
- Pita Pit (123 N JACKSON ST): 82. The inspector notes: “Employees are not wearing effective hair restraints. Boxes of disposable containers are stored on the rear galley floor. Rice warmers fail to maintain food temperatures above 135°F. Damaged floor tiles at front counter.Damaged floor at entrance.''Walk-in (WI) cooler. ”
- Porterhouse Grill (459 E BROAD ST): 86. The inspector notes: “Chemical spray bottles were stored without labels to identify their contents. Metal pans were observed stacked wet after cleaning. A domestic microwave oven in the rear kitchen was Not approved for use. Damage to floor tiles was observed in the rear kitchen and dishwashing area.”
- Bojangles (3210 Lexington RD): 84. The inspector notes: “Walk-in Cooler (WIC) #1 has multiple Time/Temperature Control (TCS) foods held at temperatures above 41F for safety. Inspection forms are not posted in the dining room. Updated 's score is not posted at the drive-thru window. WIC # 1 Do not store food below 41F. Both bin doors open after last use.”
- Fire Department Sub (665 N US HWY 29): 86. The inspector notes: “Dry food debris on the meat slicer blade is stored on the back countertop in the kitchen. Employees wear watches when handling food. Inspection reports are posted behind the front counter. , not displayed in the drive-up window. Cookware is stored in water maintained at a temperature below 135°F between uses.''
Oconee County: High score to average score
- R&R Atlanta, LLC D/B/A Taco Bell # 32482 (2036 Oconee Connector): 98
