Bar South

104 East Washington St, Athens, GA 30601
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. Bar South was last inspected on Oct 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited two times.

By comparison, the average Athens facility scores 88, putting Bar South on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink at bar being used as dump sink. CA: Hand sinks are to be used for no other purpose than handwashing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build up of mild like substance in ice machine and soda gun cradles and nozzles. CA: Clean ice machine, soda gun nozzles and cradles frequently enough to preclude growth.
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Nov 7, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold buildup in bar gun nozzles and both bulk ice machines. CA: Clean and sanitize barn gun nozzles and ice machines frequently and thoroughly enough to preclude mold growth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Bar tops not cleaned and sanitized routinely using an approved method. Bar tops cleaned with Fabuloso multi-surface cleaner and not sanitized after. CA: Use approved sanitizer solution in spray bottle and single-use paper towels or the two-bucket method to routinely sanitize bar tops.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Test strips not provided for quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Front bar flooring cracked and missing in places exposing subflooring.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar South last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar South on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bar South?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bar South.

How does Bar South compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Bar South most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Bar South's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bar South have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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