Jittery Joes

80 Carlton St, Athens, GA 30602
Café / Breakfast
License: Food Service
Last inspected: May 1, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Jittery Joes stretching back to 2024. On May 1, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly zero violations before.

Restaurants in Athens average 88, so Jittery Joes trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Utensils and thermometers not sanitized prior to use. CA: Sanitize utensils and thermometers in solution maintained at 50-100ppm chlorine. COS- PIC prepared and verified sanitizer at proper concentration in 3 compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Employee wearing fingernail polish during food preparation.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Food and dust accumulation observed on countertop beneath brewing equipment.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
78
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoop in sugar with handle in product.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jittery Joes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jittery Joes on file is from May 1, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Jittery Joes compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Jittery Joes most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Jittery Joes' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jittery Joes have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jittery Joes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Jittery Joes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jittery Joes is inspected around two times per year on average.