Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29

700 Us Hwy 29 N, Athens, GA 30601

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 16, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “personal cleanliness” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Athens restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 16, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food worker observed wearing bracelets. Corrective action (CA): Nothing more than a plain ring band is allowed on hands/wrists of food workers. Bracelets removed.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) unable to produce documents verifying workers are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. Corrective action (CA): All workers are to read and sign the reporting agreement, and signed agreements shall be available for review by Health Department.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food worker wearing a wristband. Nothing more than a plain ring band allowed on hands or wrists.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Jan 22, 2024

Routine

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

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) unable to produce documents showing workers are aware of their responsibility to report symptoms and illnesses to management. Corrective action (CA): All workers are to read and sign the employee reporting agreement. Blank agreement and roster left with PIC; workers on shift signed agreement.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed old debris on floors behind cabinets and under sinks.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29 on file is from Feb 16, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29.

How does Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29 compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Athens average of 88.

Has Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29 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 Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Starbucks - Kroger Hwy 29 is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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