Blind Pig Tavern
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, Blind Pig Tavern has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate ventilation and lighting”, showing up two times.
By comparison, the average Athens facility scores 88, putting Blind Pig Tavern on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Written notification declaring the presence of major food allergens in unpackaged food not provided to consumers.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Improper cooling method observed for wings cooling in the walk-in cooler (wings bagged and stacked in tubs deeper than 4 inches). Wings transferred to sheet pans on the speed rack to finish cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grime and debris in bottom of left side sandwich prep cooler.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cove base missing along floor/wall juncture in server area.
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of debris on floors in bar and server area.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored above opened box of single-service utensils on shelf in server area. Drink discarded.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
74
May 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held above 41F in both prep tables. Corrective action (CA): TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below in cold holding. Food discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bulk container of breading under counter wells not labeled to identify contents. Label added to containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Covered waste container not provided or accessible in ladies room.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Wet mop not hung to dry at mop sink.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee's opened drink can stored on food shelf in walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door observed propped open. Exterior doors shall be kept shut to prevent the entry of pests.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
67
Oct 30, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Multiple RTE items held after discard date. CA: All RTE foods must be discarded by discard date. Food discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Two containers of half & half kept after expiration date. Half & half discarded.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held above 41F in make table 2 top. Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods being cold held must be kept at 41F or below. Out of temperature foods discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Queso dip in walk-in cooler (WIC) without date mark. CA: All cold held ready-to-eat (RTE) foods held longer than 24 hours must be date marked with 7-day discard date. Food determined to be within 7 days and marked with proper discard date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Multiple bulk food items not labeled with common name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed bulk corn starch and flour with handleless scoops. Scoops must have handle when in product containers.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic bins and metal trays stacked wet. Allow to air-dry fully before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Make table 2 not holding food at 41F or lower. Do not store any TCS foods in bottom until fixed, top may be used using time as a public health control (TPHC). Beer prep cooler 2 has buildup of water in bottom of cooler.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting boards heavily marked.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Multiple containers observed with cracked lids.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
43
May 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer test strips not available for wiping cloth buckets.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee wearing wrist bands while working. Nothing more than a plain band ring allowed on hands and wrists. Wrist bands removed.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Gap under back door. Improve weather stripping so daylight isn't visible.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blind Pig Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blind Pig Tavern on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blind Pig Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Blind Pig Tavern.
How does Blind Pig Tavern compare to other restaurants in Athens?
Blind Pig Tavern most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.
Has Blind Pig Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blind Pig Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blind Pig Tavern means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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