Moonshine Bar

275 E Clayton St, Athens, GA 30601
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Moonshine Bar appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Athens restaurants, the typical score is 88; Moonshine Bar is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 24, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels available at bar hand sink. CA: All hand washing sinks must be provided with a drying provision.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink being used as dump sink at bar. CA: Hand sinks are to be used for no other purpose than handwashing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed soda gun hoses stored in beverage ice wells behind bar.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No covered trash receptacle in women's restroom.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
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Oct 25, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Handwash sinks behind bar areas lacking proper hand drying provision. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with individual, disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel, a heated-air hand drying device, or a hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold buildup in back ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize ice machine frequently enough to preclude mold growth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed only heated-air hand drying devices provided in toilet facilities that have exit doors which must be touched to open, must supply with paper towels.
511-6-1.06(2)(h)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soda gun hoses stored in beverage ice wells behind bar areas. COS: Soda gun hoses removed from ice wells.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Female toilet room missing covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Moonshine Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Moonshine Bar on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Moonshine Bar?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Moonshine Bar.

How does Moonshine Bar compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Moonshine Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Athens average of 88.

Has Moonshine Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Moonshine Bar have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Moonshine 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.