Winder, Barrow County

Top Dawg Tavern

656 EXCHANGE CIR STE 100 BETHLEHEM, GA 30620

Food
Latest score
94
Feb 16, 2026
City
Winder
County
Barrow
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 16, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Fish was not removed from the vacuum pack prior to or immediately after thawing. The vacuum pack was cut.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Several holes were observed in the kitchen FRP. All holes in the kitchen walls must be plugged so the wall is smooth and easily cleanable.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(o) - outdoor food vending area & outdoor servicing areas, overhead protection (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

The coved molding in the kitchen is missing. The missing coved molding must be replaced.

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 915 violations

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The consumer advisory statement is not in all caps and the menu disclosure is missing. All of the menus(paper, to go, and on line) must be corrected.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Fish was not removed from the vacuum pack prior to or immediately after thawing. The vacuum pack was cut.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Several holes were observed in the kitchen FRP. All holes in the kitchen walls must be plugged so the wall is smooth and easily cleanable.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(e) - floor covering, mats & duckboards (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The coved molding in the kitchen is missing. The missing coved molding must be replaced.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Purses and personal items were stored with food and single service utensils. Designate an area for person items.

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The dish machine in the kitchen was not dispensing sanitizer. A service request was made to have dish machine evaluated and repaired. The 3 compartment sink must be used to wash and sanitize the dishes.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The bar window was open without the screen. The screen must be pulled down if the window is open or the patio must be screened.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The dish racks were stored on the ground in the dish wash area. The dishracks must be stored at least 6 inches above the ground.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Several holes were observed in the kitchen FRP. All holes in the kitchen walls must be plugged so the wall is smooth and easily cleanable.

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The ice machine is unclean with a mold-like substance. The ice machine must be cleaned more often to prevent the accumulation of the mold-like substance.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Individual bags of tightly closed pasta, in the cooling state, were stacked and placed in a larger container. The pasta was removed from the bags and placed on a sheet pan to cool to 41F or below. All approved cooling methods must be used to cool the pasta before portioning into bags. Corrected on site. Repeat.

Jul 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 828 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The salmon and tuna in the cooler below the grill were held at temperatures above 41'F. The fish was discarded. Instructed the person in charge to monitor the food temps in the cooler below the grill.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Paper towels were not available at the kitchen hand sink. The person in charge replaced the paper towels. Reminded the person in charge to stock paper towels at the hand sink at all times.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The hand sink near the dish wash area was blocked with a hand dolly. The hand dolly was moved. Instructed the person in charge to keep the area in front of the hand sink free of any obstruction.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Soap was not available at the kitchen hand sink. The soap was replaced at the hand sink. Instructed the person in charge to keep soap at the hand sinks at all times.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

A deep container of cream sauce was cooling in a shallow pan of ice. The sauce was divided into multiple pans and placed in a deeper ice bath to continue cooling to 41F. Instructed the person in charge to use all approved cooling methods to rapidly cool the products to 41F.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The below the grill cooler drawer does not completely close and seal causing the fish temperature to greater than 41F. Instructed the person in charge to have the grill cooler drawer and unit repaired.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The coved molding throughout the kitchen was in disrepair or missing. Instructed the person in charge to have the coved molding repaired or replaced.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Personal items (purse, phone, etc) were stored with single service articles. Instructed the person in charge to designate an area for personal items away from food, utensils and equipment.