Hendershot's Coffee Bar

237 Prince Ave Building B Athens, Athens, GA 30601

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Hendershot's Coffee Bar has been inspected five times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 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 found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about six violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to the broader Athens restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine

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

View 2 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hand sink behind bar blocked by trash can. Hand sink at back of coffee bar blocked by trash can & broom. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks must remain clear/unblocked at all times. Person in charge (PIC) moved trash cans & broom.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Air ducts over food prep dusty/dirty.

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottle behind coffee bar not labeled with name of contents, CA: Working containers of chemicals must be labeled with common name. Person in charge (PIC) labeled spray bottle.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed pineapple and mint leaves in drain of hand sink at bar. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks are to be used for no other purpose than hand washing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee phones, backpack, and headphones stored on prep surfaces in kitchen. PIC removed employee items from prep surfaces to employee area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed cups used as scoops in bulk containers of sugar behind coffee bar and in kitchen on dry storage shelf.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Mar 19, 2025

Routine

4 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed handwash sink at front coffee bar used to dump ice. CA: Handwash sinks shall be used for no other purpose than handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Handwash sink in back kitchen not supplied with soap. CA: Handwash sinks must be supplied with soap at all times.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Handwash sink in back kitchen not supplied with paper towels. CA: Handwash sinks must be supplied with proper hand drying provision at all times.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips not present for 3-compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed dust buildup in ceiling air vent of back kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phone on prep table. Employee phone removed from prep table.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grease in vent hood.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Oct 10, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cheese and yogurt held at a temperature greater than 41F in walk-in cooler (WIC). CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must beheld at 41F or below when in cold holding. Person in charge (PIC) discard TCS items that we above 45F. TCS times at or below 45F that had been in WIC for longer than 4 days were discarded. All other TCS items with a 7-day discard date were changed to a 4-day discard date.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed house-made ketchup stored in WIC for greater than 7 days (made 09/28/2024). CA: Ready-to-eat (RTE) TCS foods that are cold held must have a discard date of 7 days maximum. House-made ketchup discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold growth in ice machine located near espresso in bar area. Corrective action (CA): Clean and sanitize ice machine frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Chemical spray bottles by 3-compartment sink not labeled with name of contents. Corrective action (CA): Working containers of chemicals shall be labeled with common name of contents.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust buildup on ceiling vents in kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hendershot's Coffee Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hendershot's Coffee Bar on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hendershot's Coffee Bar?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hendershot's Coffee Bar.

How does Hendershot's Coffee Bar compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Hendershot's Coffee Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Athens average of 88.

Has Hendershot's Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Hendershot's Coffee Bar have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Hendershot's Coffee Bar 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 Hendershot's Coffee Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hendershot's Coffee Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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