Blind Pig Tavern

312 E Washington St, Athens, GA 30601

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Blind Pig Tavern has five inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 26, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to other Athens restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Soup and chili hot held at temperature less than 135F. CA: Hot hold TCS foods at 135F or greater. COS- Manager discarded soup and chili.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Mold growth observed in ice maker in kitchen. CA: Clean and sanitize ice maker frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee beverage stored in reusable container rather than a single service cup with lid and straw. CA: Maintain employee drinks in single service cups with lid and straw. COS- employee discarded drink.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Damaged floor tiles observed at dish wash station. Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent in kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Damaged water faucet at dump sink located at front bar.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Use of bowl without handle to dispense flour at fry station.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Employee drink stored in reusable container on kitchen work surface. CA: Store employee drinks in single service container with lid and straw on surface below and separate from F.U.E.L.S. in establishment.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Oct 17, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Damaged faucet at front bar.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

Apr 16, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Expired half and half stored in walk-in (WI) and kitchen reach-in cooler. Person in charge (PIC) discarded half and half.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Blind Pig Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Blind Pig Tavern on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Blind Pig Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use” 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blind Pig Tavern have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.

How often is Blind Pig Tavern inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Blind Pig Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.

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