Athens, Clarke County

Taste of India

1040 GAINES SCHOOL RD STE 119 ATHENS, GA 30605

Food
Latest score
97
Jan 15, 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.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bug zapper in use by dry storage area. Corrective action (CA): Devices that do not retain insect parts are not approved for use in food service establishments. Remove device. Person in charge (PIC) removed bug zapper during inspection.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed container of yogurt covered in back walk-in cooler. Corrective action (CA): Except when actively cooling, all foods must be covered or sealed to prevent contamination. Container covered during inspection.

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 scoops without handles stored in bulk cornstarch container. Scoops removed during inspection.

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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 wiping cloth stored on countertop instead of in sanitizer bucket. Wiping cloth moved to sanitizer bucket during inspection.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drain plugs missing in dumpsters.

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

Observed FRP panels peeling from walls adjacent to food preparation sinks.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed warewash machine not sanitizing (0 ppm chlorine) during inspection. Corrective action (CA): Warewash machine must sanitize at a concentration between 50-100 ppm chlorine. Sanitize basin of 3-compartment sink setup during inspection. Dishes can be washed in warewash machine, then sanitized in 3-compartment sink. Person in charge (PIC) called to have unit serviced.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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 utensils in bar handwash sink. Observed bar towel hanging on side of bar handwash sink. Corrective action (CA): Use handwash sink only for handwashing. Utensils and towel removed during inspection.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cook line employee wearing a bracelet. CA: Only a plain wedding band may be worn. No other jewelry on hands on wrists. Jewelry removed during inspection.

Aug 10, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee Powerade drink observed in ware wash area. CA: Employee drinks in food preparation areas must be in preparation areas must be in disposable cups with a lid and straw. Drink removed from kitchen during inspection. COS