The Expat

1680 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606
Other
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Expat stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

The pattern that stands out is “in-use utensils”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Athens restaurant scores 88. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Front make table leaking water - cooler still functioning.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
95
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open container of milk in 2-Door RIC #1 with expiration date of 9/2. Milk discarded - COS.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
86
Feb 26, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Bowl with no handle used as scoop in potatoes and bulk rice container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Broken rims of clear bins, on clean dish shelf in dish room. Remove from use.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
90
Jun 25, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoop stored in flour with handle touching product.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Broken top of clear plastic bin - remove from bin.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Expat last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Expat on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Expat?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Expat.

How does The Expat compare to other restaurants in Athens?

The Expat most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Athens average of 88.

Has The Expat's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Expat have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Expat 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 The Expat inspected?

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