Bad Moon Bar

246 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Bad Moon Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Athens restaurant, which scores around 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No soap provided at the bathroom hand sinks. CA: Soap must be provided at all hand sinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Live roaches observed behind bar.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor tiles missing downstairs.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Missing cove molding in restroom.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
78
Jul 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No hand soap available at the hand wash sink in the restroom. CA: Soap must be provided at all handwash sinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed a cooler that is no longer in use downstairs in establishment full of rotting food, flies, and roaches. CA: All equipment within the establishment shall be clean to sight and touch. Person in charge (PIC) advised to clean or remove the cooler.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Missing cove molding in restroom.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roaches throughout the establishment and drain flies in the dump sink. PIC advised to call pest control, and to supply health department with pest control records.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floor tiles missing downstairs.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Feb 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bad Moon Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bad Moon Bar on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bad Moon Bar?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bad Moon Bar.

How does Bad Moon Bar compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Bad Moon Bar most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Bad Moon Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bad Moon Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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