The Hush Kitchen & Bar

173 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

The Hush Kitchen & Bar, located at 173 N Main St in Clayton, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 8, 2026, receiving a score of 74. This inspection identified two major and two minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, proper cooling methods, and utensil storage. Across two recorded inspections, The Hush Kitchen & Bar has primarily received medium-risk classifications.

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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
74
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Jan 8, 2026 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: Observed mold-like accumulation on chute of ice machine. PIC instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize ice machine by end of day, and to increase cleaning frequency...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) Other effective methods. Pf 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (i) Arranged in the equipment to provide maximum heat transfer...
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; Note: Observed a bin of dried black beans to have a to-go container being used as a scoop. PIC removed to-go container and placed a scoop with a handle in container wit the handle facing out of the dried black beans.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. Pf Note: Observed vegetable prep sink to only reach a temperature of 76F. PIC stated they would have a plumb...
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
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