Athens, Clarke County

The Grill

171 COLLEGE AVE ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
80
May 26, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
7

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: 803 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Moldy/spoiled tomatoes on top of bulk sliced tomatoes in downstairs reach-in cooler (RIC) #1. Corrective action (CA): Food must be unadulterated and safe for consumption. Person in charge (PIC) discarded tomatoes.

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

Fries being held in fryer basket at a temperature below 135F. CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 135F or higher for hot holding. PIC discarded fries.

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

Prep top cooler has puddled standing water in the bottom; not in good repair.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 839 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Hand sink downstairs beside prep sink not supplied with paper towels. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks must be supplied with drying provision at all times. Person in charge (PIC) supplied hand sink with paper towels.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ham, tomatoes, and house made sauces held past 7 day period. CA: Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be date marked and discarded after 7 days, where prep or open date is day 1. PIC discarded out of date foods.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed expired buttermilk in walk-in cooler. PIC discarded milk.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No written notification declaring which major allergens are present in establishment.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buckets used to store pickles and sauces stored upside down directly in contact with floor in downstairs dry storage.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet cloths stored on prep surface at ice cream bar. PIC placed wet cloth in sanitizer bucket.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Copy of inspection report blocked by sticker and other flyer on window. PIC displayed new inspection report in visible location.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice cream scoop handle in metal container of raw ground beef under make table touching food. PIC removed scoop from food.

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

Make table heavily leaking with layer of standing water in bottom; not in good repair.

May 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 892 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: Yes

Observed bacon in worktop cooler held at temperature above 41 F. CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 F or below for cold holding. Bacon determined to be TCS, discarded.

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 vegetables and bacon held in counter well by grill below 135 F. CA: All TCS must be held at 135 F or above for hot holding. Vegetables and bacon determined to be out of temperature for <2 hours-reheated to 165 F rapidly and put back in counter well for hot holding.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 863 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 multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods (hot dogs, grilled mushrooms, etc.) held above 41F (observed at 59F) in upstairs worktop cooler. Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods must be held at 41F or below when in cold holding. Person in charge (PIC) discarded all TCS foods in worktop cooler.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS foods held in upstairs make table cooler past 7-day discard date. Roasted turkey, tuna, and brisket prepared on 11/30/2024 and not discarded after 7 days. CA: RTE, TCS foods must be marked with a discard date of 7 days max, with preparation day being day 1, and must be thrown out or consumed by discard date. PIC discarded all RTE, TCS foods that were held for longer than 7 days.

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

Upstairs worktop cooler not operating at 41F or below. Service technician called during inspection and PIC was advised not to store any TCS items in until until it could be serviced.

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food employee wearing watch at grill.

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

Cove tile missing in dry storage/ chemical storage room leaving opening in wall.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Un-shielded light bulb is vent hood over stove/oven in downstairs kitchen.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee wearing watch while preparing food. Only plain wedding bands allowed on hands and wrists.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Gap at bottom of door in downstairs storage allowing for potential pest entry.

May 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 944 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced Canadian bacon with open/prep date of 05/12 and sliced roast beef with open/prep date of 05/17 stored on shelf in glass reach-in cooler (RIC) in downstairs kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Cold held time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods that are ready-to-eat (RTE) must be labeled with date mark and used or discarded within 7 days. Items discarded.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple hand sinks both upstairs and downstairs do not have handwash signage at hand sinks.

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 sugar at side server room by bar.

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

Observed clear bins stacked wet at clean dish shelf. Allow to fully air dry before stacking vertically.