Bar Bruno

1664 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Bar Bruno stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 24, 2025. 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 two violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Among Athens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Nov 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets with cloths and sanitizer spray bottle with a quaternary ammonium concentration of +400 ppm. Corrective action (CA): Quaternary ammonium sanitizer concentration should be maintained at the range specified by manufacturer. Person in charge (PIC) diluted sanitizer buckets and spray bottle to correct concentration.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

Apr 30, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee wearing a watch while working. CA: Nothing more than a plain ring band allowed on hands or wrists while working. Watch removed.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer in cloth buckets measured at a concentration below 200 ppm. CA: Quat sanitizer in buckets shall be maintained at 200-400 ppm. Sanitizer remixed in all buckets to 400 ppm.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Inspection report posted behind wine bottles at bar, not in a conspicuous location allowing a 1-foot approach.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Milk and cream in bar cooler observed at a temperature greater than 41F. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be maintained at 41F or below in cold-holding. Items discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed meatballs hot held in crockpot at a temperature less than 135F. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods are to be maintained at 135F or above in hot holding. Meatballs discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Bruno last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Bruno on file is from Nov 24, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar Bruno?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bar Bruno.

How does Bar Bruno compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Bar Bruno most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Athens average of 88.

Has Bar Bruno's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Bruno have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar Bruno 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 Bar Bruno inspected?

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

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