GREENSBORO, Greene County

The National Tavern

1145 NATIONAL DR GREENSBORO, GA 30642

Food
Latest score
91
Dec 31, 2025
City
GREENSBORO
County
Greene
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food worker not washing their hands prior to mixing dink after coming from another area of the establishment. Corrective action (CA): Food employee was instructed to stop working and wash their hand immediately. it happened in the bar area. Person in charge was instructed to review proper and good practice with all staff members.

May 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed spray bottles at the bar area, not identified. Corrected action: all chemicals, if transferred, shall be identified with the common name. The person in charge was informed and instructed to label the spray bottle.

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 pans/containers stored on the shelf in front of the 3-compartment sink, wet stacking. Ensure they are fully air dry before stacking them.

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: Yes

Observed exposed and upright to go containers on server line. Keep to go containers covered or inverted.

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 938 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed prep line and cook line staff handling food with unapproved jewelry on hands/wrists. Food handlers (includes bar and serving staff that plate, prepare and/or assemble foodstuffs) are only allowed to wear a single smooth band type ring on arms/wrists.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet wipe cloths shall be stored between use in a container of approved sanitizing solution and be stored fully submerged. Keep wet wipe cloths stored in sanitizer solution.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

NO current food service permit displayed. Post in public view.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No staff hand washing notice posted at bar hand sink. Ensure all hand sinks used by staff have proper hands wash notice posted by 10/18/24.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed upright and exposed plates/dishes on expo line. Keep covered or inverted.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed exposed and upright to go containers on expo line. Keep to go containers covered or inverted.

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 accumulations of grease/dust/debris on floors under equipment and in WIC. Observed staining/splash on ceiling panels at pizza oven/end of hood. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Excessive accumulations of grease/oil build up on hod and grease filters. Need to service and clean hood and filters by 10/18/24.

Jan 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 908 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed salt, salt and pepper container at mutiple locations in main kitckhen ( server line, ice machine area, shelf of seasoning) not labeled; Bulk foods and working containers shall be labels if removed from original container.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed couples dented cans in dry storage shelf. Any damaged or recalled food shall be held for return segregated from foof equipment, utensils single serviceand single used article.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door has a gaps on the bottom and not tight fitting.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Clear bins stacked wet on clean dish shelf next to 3-compartment sink. Allow to fully air dry before stacking vertically.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rack in the reach-in cooler next to the stove not in good repair ( the rack cotting are peeling)

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed several utensils ( spatula, wrist, clear bins ) not in good repair. COS: they were discared.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dumpster door not closed after last used as required. Keep dumpter door and lid closed.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mops not hung to dry after last used as requiped. Hung mops to dry.