Greene Street Pool Tavern
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
70
Score
Greene Street Pool Tavern has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
Looking across the full record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Milledgeville average 90, so Greene Street Pool Tavern trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink without soap. 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no written procedures for responding to contamination events. 511-6-1.03(6) - Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events(Pf) (6) Responding To Contamination Events. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.Pf PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.03(6)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of cups and toilet paper being stored on the floor in storage area. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that affor...
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed vape on top of surface of food prep area. 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent co...
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most current health inspection not posted. 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - Displaying of the Inspection Report (C) 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. 2. Food service establishments with drive-thru windows will post the current inspection report, and also have the inspection report posted so that a minimum of the top one-third of a copy of the current inspection report is visible through each window allowing customers to easily read the score, date of inspection and establishment information. 3. At food service establishments with no primary or public door,...
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Aug 29, 2025
Followup
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed pizza uncovered in RIF. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination PIC was notified. Education was provided.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Between...
82
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Inspector notes: Observed cheese in RIC with green moldlike substance. 511-6-1.04(1) - Safe, unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) (1) Condition. Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(1)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed cleaning spray in prep surface in main kitchen. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles....
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink without soap. 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed pizza uncovered in RIF. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination PIC was notified. Education was provided.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Between...
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed fortune cookies stored on the floor in main kitchen. 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - Food Storage (C) (q) Food Storage. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs 2 and 3 of this subsection, food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic crates may be stored on a...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed plates, straws, and lids being stored on the floor in main kitchen. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford prot...
50
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance in ice machine. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (i) Before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, or poultry. It does not apply if the food-contact surface or utensil is in contact with a succession of different types of raw meat and raw poultry each requiring a higher cooking temperature as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1.04(5)(a) than the previous type such as preparing raw pork followed by cutting raw poultry on the same cutting board; P (ii) Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods; P (iii) Between...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed cooked beef without a date in RIC. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this subsecti...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed pizza uncovered in RIF. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
78
Oct 2, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed bucket of water stored in the hand wash sink in kitchen. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC was notified. Education was provided.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed pizza and chicken in RIC without a date. 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) (g) Ready-to-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 4 and 5 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 4 through 6 of this su...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed plates being stored on the floor in main kitchen. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - Single-Service/Single-Use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 3. Single-service and single-use articles shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be kept in the original protective package or stored by using other means that afford protection from contam...
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
78
Apr 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Greene Street Pool Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Greene Street Pool Tavern on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Greene Street Pool Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Greene Street Pool Tavern.
How does Greene Street Pool Tavern compare to other restaurants in Milledgeville?
Greene Street Pool Tavern most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Milledgeville average of 90.
Has Greene Street Pool Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Greene Street Pool Tavern have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Greene Street Pool 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 Greene Street Pool Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Greene Street Pool Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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