The Pub

941 Maddox Drive Suite 230, East Ellijay, GA 30540

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Pub has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Among East Ellijay restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 17, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14D - gloves used properly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no glove change and hand-washing in-between handling non-ready to eat food such as handling raw beef to cook a burger to ready to eat food (the lettuce, tomato, and cheese) to prevent contamination. Discussed with PIC and cook to follow proper hand washing and glove exchange procedures to prevent cross-contamination. PIC instructed cook to follow proper glove exchange procedures.

511-6-1.04(4)(n)

Sep 11, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed adult and juvenile german roaches on walls and floors, in kitchen area and dishpit. Use commercial grade chemicals or services for pest control

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Nov 19, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw burger patties stored over cooked prime rib. Raw foods must be stored below ready to eat foods. COS employee rearranged foods to comply with code.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods held past appropriate discard date. TCS foods must be discarded within 7 days of make/open date, including the day the product was opened/made. COS employee discarded foods that were out of date.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

May 20, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no available test strips for testing the sanitizer at the 3 compartment sink. Provide test strips for 3 compartment sink.

511-6-1.05(6)(p)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pub on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does The Pub compare to other restaurants in East Ellijay?

The Pub most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is about the same as the East Ellijay average of 94.

Has The Pub's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Pub 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 Pub inspected?

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

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