Health inspections: 'Grime' in kitchen prompts low score at Oconee County restaurant

Here are the Georgia Department of Health's restaurant inspection scores for Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties conducted June 19-July 2. 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

• CAFE BOTANICA - UGA (2450 S MILLEDGE AVE)
• MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY & GREAT AMERICAN COOKIES (5405 JEFFERSON RD STE 300)
• SIPS (1390 PRINCE AVE)
• HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS (513 WEST BROAD ST)
• PAPA JOHN'S INTERNATIONAL INC (665 US 29 N STE 200)

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Athens-Clarke County: High to average scores

• DUNKIN DONUTS (935 N 29 HWY): 96
• SURCHEROS FRESH MEX (700 BAXTER ST STE 100): 96
• BURGER KING #3646 (3740 ATLANTA HWY): 95
• SLATER'S STEAKHOUSE (1653 S LUMPKIN ST): 95
• SHOKITINI (251 W CLAYTON ST STE 117): 98
• THE EXPAT (1680 S LUMPKIN ST): 98
• FIVE & TEN (1073 S MILLEDGE AVE): 96
• ALLGOOD LOUNGE (256 E CLAYTON ST): 92
• NEW RED BOWL ASIAN BISTRO (1935 BARNETT SHOALS RD): 94
• BENTO STOP (142 W CLAYTON ST): 96

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Athens-Clarke County: Low scores and why

• MCDONALD'S (1124 PRINCE AVE): 82. Inspector notes: "Most recent inspection score not posted at drive-up window. Dumpster lid left open after last use."
• PLANTATION BUFFET (1119 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING PKWY): 85. Inspector notes: "Observed cans of food in dry storage not stored 6" above floor. Old cardboard used as floor liner in kitchen. Cold line and back RIC not maintaining proper temperatures. Observed buildup of grease/debris on floors and walls in kitchen. Observed damaged floor tiles. Observed buildup of dust on air ducts in kitchen."

Oconee County: High to average scores

• TEXAS ROADHOUSE (1021 DOWDY RD): 92

Oconee County: Low scores and why

• CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE (2040 OCONEE CONNECTOR): 79. Inspector notes: "Handwashing sink located at bar not stocked with drying provision. Walk in Cooler door unable to self close without force. Observed food debris/grime on cooler, oven handles, fryers, and fry heat lamps."
• PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE HOMES (1400 LIVE OAK LN BLDG 100): 85. Inspector notes: "Observed employee coffee cup stored on prep table while employee was prepping food. Observed large bunch of steel wool and food debris in Handwashing sink in dish pit area."