Preacher Green's

1995 Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens, GA 30605

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Preacher Green's six times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Utensils, equipment and linens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Athens restaurant scores 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Ice around walk-in freezer door and inside door on seals.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Nov 12, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chicken salad cooling in top of small make table. Person in charge (PIC) moved chicken salad to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed metal pans stacked wet on clean dish rack in warewashing area.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium in sanitizer bucket at concentration below 150 ppm; not in active use. Sanitizer re-dispensed into bucket at concentration of 400ppm.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Nov 21, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Bulk container of chicken flour observed without label to identify contents. Label added.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Coleslaw observed cooling using unapproved method (cooling in top of make table). Transferred to walk-in cooler (WIC) to promote rapid cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed plastic and metal pans stacked wet on clean dish shelf in dish pit. Allow to air-dry completely before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

May 16, 2024

Routine

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

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) not able to provide signed employee reporting agreements (or other verifiable means) showing employees are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. Corrective action (CA): Signed reporting agreements are to be available for verifiction by Health Department.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed opened Sprite bottle stored on clean utensil shelf by dish machine. CA: Employee drinks are to be in single-use cups with lids and straws, and stored properly away from food, equipment, etc. Drink discarded.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Clean plates not stored covered or inverted to protect against contamination.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Mar 14, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Preacher Green's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Preacher Green's on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Preacher Green's?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Preacher Green's.

How does Preacher Green's compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Preacher Green's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Athens average of 88.

Has Preacher Green's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Preacher Green's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Preacher Green's 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 Preacher Green's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Preacher Green's is inspected around three times per year on average.

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