Athens, Clarke County

Bojangles

3993 ATLANTA HWY ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

May 26, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

No paper towels stocked at back hand sink. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks must be stocked with paper towels. Paper towels restocked during inspection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

No paper towels stocked at back hand sink. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks must be stocked with paper towels. Paper towels restocked during inspection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

No paper towels stocked at back hand sink. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks must be stocked with paper towels. Paper towels restocked during inspection.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Establishment does not have proper EPA-registered Norovirus disinfectant (EPA List G) onsite. CA: Provide EPA-registered List G required disinfectant to use for vomit or diarrheal events.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leat in ceiling above back hand sink.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed copy of inspection report not displayed at drive-thru window.

Nov 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 845 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employees (2) touch face, hair, and/or glasses with hands before going to bag food. Observed employee with gloves touch phone and then cutting board without a hand wash and glove change. CA: Employees must wash hands after touching personal items or body. If wearing gloves, they must be discarded, hand washed, and new gloves donned. COS_- Employees washed hands, and instructed on when to wash.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink on make table prep surface. CA: Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-use cup with a lid + straw, stored below and separate from all food prep surfaces. COS - Drink relocated.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towels stocked in back hand sink. CA: Hand sinks must be stocked with paper towels. COS - Paper towels restocked.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bracelets observed on food employee's wrists.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employees wearing visor in way that does not pull hair back to restrain hair.

May 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 2 sanitizer wet cloth buckets stored on prep table surfaces. Store on shelves below and separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-use and single-service items.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dust build-up on ceiling by reach-in freezer and breading stations, and over biscuit area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee bag stored on single-service lids.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 927 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Back door propped open during inspection, allowing potential entry of pests. Door closed.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Scoop in 2nd bulk flour container with no handle.

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

Stack of single-service plates stored facing up on shelf over main steam table and make table, not inverted or covered as required.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Prep sinks (2) not sealed to wall as required.

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: Yes

Missing vent hood filter in main hood over flat-top.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple mop heads stored in bottom of mop sink, not hung to dry.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Dust buildup on ceiling and walls by reach-in freezer and breading station.

May 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 945 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Back hand sink not supplied with soap. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks must always be supplied with soap. Soap restocked at sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(b) - fixed equipment, spacing or sealing (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Produce sink not sealed to wall as required.

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

Missing 1 hood vent filter (wrong size ordered). Ice buildup along top of reach-in freezer (RIF).

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dust buildup on air vent and ceiling next to vent by RIF and fryers.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee jacket stored in box of single-use items and over single-use items. Store below and separate.

Dec 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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

Observed dirty container stored in back hand washing sink. Corrective action (CA): Use hand washing sink only for hand washing. Container removed during inspection.

Jun 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed back hand sink with no paper towels. CA: Hand sinks must be stocked with paper towels at all times. Paper towels restocked - COS.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cardboard used as lining on floor by fryers and breading station. Mats must be easily cleanable.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee food (salad) stored on shelf over establishment food in walk-in cooler - store below and separate in designated area.