Health inspections: 'Multiple dead wood roaches' found in downtown Athens bar

Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted July 30 through Aug. 13. Scores in each category are listed in order of most recent inspection date.

The Georgia Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section, conducts regular restaurant inspections to help keep residents and visitors safe.

Disclaimer: On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. A few more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here.

Athens-Clarke County: Perfect scores

• BEEF 'O' BRADY'S (1860 BARNETT SHOALS RD STE 101)
• DONUTNV ATHENS (112 PARK AVE)
• OGLETHORPE DINING COMMONS (UGA) (160 UNIVERSITY CT)
• ARAMARK @ UGA - SANFORD STADIUM A-10 (106 EAST CAMPUS RD)
• BB.Q CHICKEN (215 NEWTON ST)
• THE SHUFFLE CLUB (223 W HANCOCK AVE)
• MANHATTAN CAFE (337 N HULL ST)
• SHAKE TEA (5375 JEFFERSON RD STE 240)
• PANDA EXPRESS #3965 (45 BAXTER ST)

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Athens-Clarke County: High to average scores

• BETTYE HENDERSON HOLSTON ELEMENTARY (200 ALPS RD): 96
• LA FIESTA MEXICAN RESTAURANT (1395 COLLEGE STATION RD): 94
• LA MONTANA MEXICAN RESTAURANT (4115 LEXINGTON RD): 96
• DAIRY QUEEN (376 OAK ST): 90
• MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY & GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES (5405 JEFFERSON RD STE 300): 90
• PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL INC (665 US 29 N STE 200): 92
• LOCO'S DELI & PUB (1985 BARNETT SHOALS RD): 93
• WING HOUSE GRILL NORMALTOWN (1307 PRINCE AVE): 96
• AGUA LINDA MEXICAN RESTAURANT (1376 PRINCE AVE): 96
• TERRABELLA EPPS BRIDGE (755 EPPS BRIDGE PKWY): 94
• OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE (3585 ATLANTA HWY): 98
• WAFFLE HOUSE #746 (1310 OCONEE ST): 90
• BULLDAWG PIZZA (2026 S MILLEDGE AVE STE D6): 90
• BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, INC. #2974 (3650 ATLANTA HWY): 96
• TAPPED ATHENS (297 PRINCE AVE STE 19): 97
• BAD MOON BAR (246 E CLAYTON STREET): 97
• SISTER LOUISA'S CHURCH (254 W CLAYTON ST): 92
• TOPPER'S INTERNATIONAL (100 N JACKSON ST): 93
• ZAXBY'S (2100 BARNETT SHOALS RD): 95
• D.P. DOUGH (180 W BROAD ST): 90
• WALKERS PUB AND COFFEE (128 COLLEGE AVE): 99
• BUDDHA BAR (431 E BROAD ST): 90
• OSTERIA ATHENA (323 E BROAD ST): 90
• BOURBON ST (333 E BROAD ST): 98
• NOWHERE BAR (240 N LUMPKIN ST): 94
• PANERA BREAD (3151 ATLANTA HWY): 93
• FOOD FOR THE SOUL (1965 W BROAD ST): 94
• MANNAWEENTA ETHIOPIAN/ERITREAN RESTAURANT (1055 GAINES SCHOOL RD STE 107): 94
• CHOO CHOO JAPANESE KOREAN GRILL EXPRESS (1055 GAINES SCHOOL RD STE 101): 95
• DUNKIN' DONUTS/BASKIN ROBBINS (1045 GAINES SCHOOL RD STE A): 99
• CLOUD (164 E CLAYTON ST): 95
• OAKS AT CEDAR SHOALS (1291 CEDAR SHOALS DR): 94

Previous inspections: 12 Athens area restaurants scored a 'B' or below. The lowest was 78.

Athens-Clarke County: Low scores and why

• PRUITT HEALTH - ATHENS HERITAGE (960 HAWTHORNE AVE): 89. Inspector notes: "Observed buildup of mold in bulk ice machine. Multiple pint cartons of milk past expiration date in walk-in cooler. Milks discarded."
• BLIND PIG TAVERN EASTSIDE (2301 COLLEGE STATION RD STE 10A, 11A, 12A): 80. Inspector notes: "Open box of corn starch stored on kitchen shelf. Expired buttermilk stored in walk-in (WI) cooler. Employee stacking wet food pans rather than positioning pans to completely air dry. Condensation accumulation in keg cooler at bar. Damaged faucet at hand sink located at wait service area. Damaged floor tiles in dish wash area."
• MANOR LAKE ASSISTED LIVING & MEMORY CARE (933 US 29 HWY): 80. Inspector notes: "Open box of baking soda stored on kitchen shelf. Chemical spray bottle stored on kitchen shelf without label as to identity of contents. Pre-wrapped silverware stored with food contact surfaces exposed. Single-service cups and to-go plates stored on floor in dry goods room. Food debris accumulation on underside of shelf at steam table."
• BOJANGLES (3210 LEXINGTON RD): 87. Inspector notes: "Multiple employees wearing bracelets during food preparation. Inspection report not posted in dining room by door. Most recent score not posted in drive-thru window. Prep sink leaking from faucet by raw walk-in cooler. Both dumpsters doors left open after last use. Drain plug missing from right dumpster. Observed dust on air vent over dry storage."
• DING TEA ATHENS (125 W WASHINGTON ST STE 121): 86. Inspector notes: "Open bags of drink mix powder stored without protection on shelf at front counter. Dining tables sanitized using single-bucket method. Food spray bottle not labelled with common name of contents observed stored on rear work table. Employee wearing fingernail polish with fingernails extending beyond fingertips. Employees not wearing effective hair restraint during food handling. Boxes of single-use cups and lids stored on floor at rear store room."
• BOARS HEAD (260 E WASHINGTON ST): 82. Inspector notes: "Observed mold growth in drink gun nozzles. Observed raw wood shelving in walk-in cooler. All raw wood shall be painted or sealed. Waste receptacles not covered in women's restroom. Cove base molding missing along floor/wall juncture in downstairs bar. Unfinished concrete floors observed in WIC, liquor storage area, and mop room. Observed cracked floor tiles by WIC and ice machine."
• FLANAGAN'S (301 E CLAYTON ST): 84. Inspector notes: "All 3 rest rooms' hand washing sinks not supplied with soap. No paper towels stocked in any of the 3 restrooms. Observed build-up of mold in bulk ice machine. Health Score was more than 15 feet away from the door and stored behind the counter. Metal cups without handles being used as ice scoops at bar ice bin. All scoops must have handles. Multiple dead wood roaches found throughout establishment."
• KRYSTAL (4005 LEXINGTON RD): 78. Inspector notes: "Metal and plastic pans stacked wet on clean dish shelf above 3-compartment sink. Wall panels loose and detached in rear dry storage area."

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