Plantation Buffet
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
74
Score
Plantation Buffet, located at 1119 Dr Martin Luther King Pkwy in Athens, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on December 3, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with adequate handwashing facilities, cleaned and sanitized food-contact surfaces, and properly labeled food in its original container. Across four scored inspections, Plantation Buffet has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
May 2, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
64
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Violations — Dec 3, 2025 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hot water not provided at hand sink in ladies room. Corrective action (CA): All hand sinks shall be provided with water at least 85F.
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black mold like substance on the interior surfaces of the ice machine. CA: Bulk ice machine shall be cleaned frequently enough to preclude mold growth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Written notification declaring the presence of major food allergens in unpackaged food not provided to customers.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grease/debris on floors and walls in kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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