ATHENS, Jackson County

Freddie's Cafe

11661 COMMERCE ROAD ATHENS, GA 30607

Food
Latest score
84
Apr 26, 2025
City
ATHENS
County
Jackson
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 847 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) items stored on counter not under refrigeration, above 41F. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all time/temperature control for safety foods are stored at the proper temperature of 41F or below. PIC was instructed to use time as a public health control on items, items labeled with discard time. COS.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No make table/prep top unit at establishment causing TCS items to be stored on counter, insufficient cold holding capabilities. PIC instructed to obtain commercial cold holding unit for all TCS items.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed corn dogs thawing on counter, not thawing under refrigeration or under cold running water.

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 clean food pans not stored inverted on back clean dish shelf.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inside of reach-in cooler dirty, ensure all not food contact surfaces are maintained.

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 dirty return air vent on ceiling of kitchen.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee items (phones, jackets, purses) stored above single service items in back storage room. Improperly located employee storage location. REPEAT.

Sep 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 864 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) at establishment. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised that establishment must have a CFSM in a managerial role at establishment for proper kitchen management. REPEAT.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed residential pesticide (RAID) in inside storage area next to chest freezer. CA: PIC instructed no residential pesticides are to be used, only approved pesticides applied by a certified pest control operator.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bottled drinks stored directly on floor in back storage room, not 6 inches of the ground.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee items (phones, jackets, purses) stored above single service items in back storage room. Improperly located employee storage location.

Jul 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 885 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) at establishment. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised that establishment must have a CFSM in a managerial role at establishment for proper kitchen management.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No sanitizer for dish washing observed at establishment. CA: PIC advised sanitizer must be located at establishment for proper sanitizing of dishes, utensils, and food contact surfaces to properly sanitize equipment from contamination. PIC advised to immediately go get appropriate sanitizer chemical.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food employees working with food without wearing proper hair restraint.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rusty splash guard between meat sinks and vegetable sink.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No chlorine or quaternary ammonia test strips observed at establishment.