Fightingtown Tavern

511 East Main St, Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Fightingtown Tavern four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

“Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average is 97, putting Fightingtown Tavern squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed deep pans of beer cheese with covers on and stacked. Proper cooling methods include shallow pans, stirring thick foods, and leaving foods uncovered while cooling. PIC voluntarily discarded cheese.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
95
Jan 22, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Toxic chemicals and materials shall be labeled with the common name. Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer that was not labeled. PIC applied the correct label.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Wet stacking observed for dishes stored as clean. Dishes shall be allowed to air dry before storing.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
86
Feb 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chemical sanitizers shall be the appropriate strength for food contact surfaces. Observed a spray bottle and a wet wiping cloth bucket with quaternary ammonium that was above 400ppm. PIC remixed bottle and bucket.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a spray bottle of sanitizer that was not labeled. PIC applied the correct label.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Establishment is currently using chlorine and quat as sanitizers. Establishment only had chlorine test strips. PIC ordered quat test strips during inspection.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fightingtown Tavern last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fightingtown Tavern on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fightingtown Tavern?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substances properly identified, stored, used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fightingtown Tavern.

How does Fightingtown Tavern compare to other restaurants in Blue Ridge?

Fightingtown Tavern most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the Blue Ridge average of 97.

Has Fightingtown Tavern's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fightingtown Tavern have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fightingtown Tavern 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 Fightingtown Tavern inspected?

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