Athens, Clarke County

Tiger Sushi

440 E CLAYTON ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
88
Jun 9, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
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.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 887 violations

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: Yes

Observed employee drink in disposable cups with lid and straw stored on back top shelf of main make table and on shelf over prep table at main cook line. CA: Employee drinks must be stored below and seperate from food prep and storage areas to protect them from contamination. COS - drinks discarded.

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: Yes

Observed employee eating food in main kitchen. CA: No eating is permitted inside kitchen to protect food and food contact surfaces from contamination. Employee food discarded and person in charge (PIC) advised on employees prohibited from eating inside kitchen.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bulk white powder on shelf in main kitchen not labeled to identify contents.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No written consumer notification of major food allergens as required. Allergen handout to be given to PIC.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple utensils stored in lukewarm water, not running water or water held above 135F. Observed spoon stored touching product in tofu container in small make table. Observed bowls used as scoops in bulk flour and sugar containers.

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

Clear bins stacked wet on clean dish shelf in main kitchen.

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 phone stored on shelf on clean linens and over prep table. Employee bag on shelf next to cling wrap.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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 in cup with no lid or straw, on shelf over make table in main kitchen. Observed employee drinks in water bottles on shelf next to sushi prep area. CA: Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-use cup with a lid and straw, stored below and separate from food, utensils, equipment, linens, and single-use (FUELS) items. COS - Drinks discarded.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet cloth stored on cutting board surface at sushi bar, not placed in sanitizer bucket between uses as required.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report not posted in public view.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Cup used as scoop in bulk flour container.

Jun 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 875 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

Observed egg rolls and dumplings stored on counter at temperatures of 68F and 70F. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items must be cold held at 41F or below. Items discarded.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Lobster mix and shrimp tempura at sushi bar with no label for 4 hour time hold. Multiple items stored using time as a public health control (TPHC) with no written procedures. CA: Each item using TPHC must have written procedures on fiel and must be clearly labeled with discard time as soon as it is removed from temperature control. TPHC handout left with person in charge (PIC) to copy and fill out for each item.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fish in cooler at sushi bar and in walk-in cooler (WIC) not removed from vacuum packaging prior to thawing as required for all fish received frozen.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cup used as scoop in bulk flour. Wisk and ice cream scoop stored in water <135F in kitchen and server room.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Stacks of single-use to-go boxes stored facing up on top shelf above make table in main kitchen and on prep freezer at sushi bar.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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 in reusable cup with lid and no straw stored on shelf over food prep table in main kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be stored below and separate from all food storage and prep areas, and must be in a disposable cup with a lid and straw. Drink removed from kitchen.

Oct 11, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.