Nowhere Bar

240 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30601

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Nowhere Bar has been inspected three times since 2024. Nowhere Bar was last inspected on Mar 13, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Nowhere Bar's latest score of 74 falls below the Athens average of 88. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Multiple cans of red bull stored in beverage ice at bar. CA: No items should be stored in beverage ice to avoid contamination-this includes employee drinks.

511-6-1.04(4)(j)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No soap at bar handwashing sink. CA: All handwashing sinks must have soap available to them.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Bar tenders seen vaping and smoking at bar. CA: Smoking any product indoors is not allowed. All smoking must be done outside.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Jul 24, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Two sanitizer bottles unlabeled with common name on spray rack.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Beer walk-in cooler fan has build-up of dust.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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

Inspector notes: Build-up of mold growth observed in bulk ice machine. CA: Increase cleaning frequency to prevent build-up.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nowhere Bar last inspected?

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

How does Nowhere Bar compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Nowhere Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Nowhere Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nowhere Bar have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Nowhere Bar 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 Nowhere Bar inspected?

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

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