Baladi Coffee

165 Hickory St, Athens, GA 30601

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Baladi Coffee has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Apr 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

By comparison, the average Athens facility scores 88, putting Baladi Coffee on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 24, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed improper cold holding of potentially hazardous TCS foods above 41F. In the reach-in cooler horchata was 55F, stored ambient on the counter top was mayo 70F, dulce de leche 72F (manufacturer's packaging on each stated "refrigerate after opening"). CA: Cold held TCS foods shall maintain an internal temperature of 41F or below. COS: Horchata and mayo were out of temperature for less than 4 hours and were moved to the reach-in freezer to rapidly cool. Dulce de leche was discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed utensils stored in bulk container of sugar with handle in contact with the sugar. CA: Utensils stored within containers of food in between uses shall be stored so the handle is above the food. COS: Scoop was moved.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of single use items stored on the floor in the dry storage room. CA: Equipment, utensils and linens shall be stored 6" off the floor in a clean, dry location.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Jan 20, 2026

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baladi Coffee last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baladi Coffee on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Baladi Coffee compare to other restaurants in Athens?

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

Has Baladi Coffee's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Baladi Coffee 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 Baladi Coffee means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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