Athens County Club

2700 Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA 30607

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Athens County Club, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 14, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Athens restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Storage of chemical spray bottles on shelf with loaves of bread. CA: Store chemical spray bottles below and separate from food. COS- PIC removed spray bottles from bread storage and placed on chemical storage cabinet.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Tongs stored on oven door handle in grill area.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee drink stored in reusable container on shelf with clean dishware. CA: Store employee drinks in single service containers with lid and straw positioned below and separate from clean dishware. COS- Manager removed employee beverage from shelf.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Oct 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles on cart next to kitchen without label as to identity of contents. CA: Label spray bottles with common name of contents. Repeat.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Dish racks stored on floor in dish wash room.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employee cell phone stored on make table at upstairs grill area.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Apr 29, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Expired milk observed in WI 4 and at downstairs beverage station. COS- PIC discarded expired milk.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle stored at bar without label as to identity of contents. CA: Label chemical spray bottles with common name of contents.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Beverage pour spout stored in hand wash sink in downstairs grill area. Corrective action (CA): Hand wash sinks to be kept accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than washing hands. Person in charge (PIC) removed spout from hand sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Coffee filters stored unprotected in dry goods storage room at upstairs kitchen.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)

Oct 1, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hard boiled eggs and ham stored in downstairs 2-door cooler cold held at temperature of 52F. CA: Cold hold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods at temperature of 41F or below. Person in charge (PIC) discarded TCS foods in 2-door cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Beans and chorizo stored in cooler beyond 7-day discard date. CA: Discard ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS foods stored beyond 7-day discard date. PIC discarded beans and chorizo.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Unnecessary storage of leaf blower on single-service to-go plates at upstairs dry goods storeroom.

511-6-1.07(5)(n)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Open boxes of corn starch and baking soda stored at kitchen work tables. Corrective action (CA): Store open boxes of food in container with tight fitting lid.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed downstairs 2-door cooler not able to maintain 41F food temperature.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Mold accumulation on fan guard in walk-in (WI) #2 in upstairs kitchen.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Unnecessary storage of leaf blower on single-service to-go plates at upstairs dry goods storeroom.

511-6-1.07(5)(n)

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle stored on clean dishware shelf in kitchen. CA: Store chemical spray bottle below and separate from food, utensils, equipment, lines single-use/single-service (FUELS) items in establishment. Person in charge (PIC) removed spray bottle from shelf.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Employee dumped waste ice into hand wash sink near downstairs bar. Corrective action (CA): Hand wash sinks to be kept accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than washing hands.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Athens County Club last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Athens County Club on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Athens County Club?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Athens County Club.

How does Athens County Club compare to other restaurants in Athens?

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

Has Athens County Club's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Athens County Club have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Athens County Club 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 Athens County Club inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Athens County Club is inspected around three times per year on average.

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