Athens, Clarke County

Bar Bruno

1664 S LUMPKIN ST ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
97
Jun 3, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food workers observed prepping food (sandwich & salad) with wrist watches on. COS: Food workers removed wrist watches.

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer buckets with cloths and sanitizer spray bottle with a quaternary ammonium concentration of +400 ppm. Corrective action (CA): Quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration should be maintained at the range specified by manufacturer. Person in charge (PIC) diluted sanitizer buckets and spray bottle to correct concentration.

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 963 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food employee wearing a watch while working. CA: Nothing more than a plain ring band allowed on hands or wrists while working. Watch removed.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Quat sanitizer in cloth buckets measured at a concentration below 200 ppm. CA: Quat sanitizer in buckets shall be maintained at 200-400 ppm. Sanitizer remixed in all buckets to 400 ppm.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection report posted behind wine bottles at bar, not in a conspicuous location allowing a 1-foot approach.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 891 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Milk and cream in bar cooler observed at a temperature greater than 41F. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 41F or below in cold-holding. Items discarded.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed meatballs hot held in crockpot at a temperature less than 135F. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are to be maintained at 135F or above in hot holding. Meatballs discarded.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bottle of glass cleaner stored on food shelf by back door. Corrective action (CA): Chemicals are to be stored separate from food, utensils, equipment, linens, single-use/single-service items (FUELS). Cleaner moved to chemical storage under dish sink.