The Rail

1120 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, The Rail has five inspections in the public record. The Rail was last inspected on Feb 23, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Insects, rodents, and animals not present” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Athens restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 23, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed old food debris accumulation on ceiling of microwave. Corrective action (CA): In use microwaves must be cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Person in charge (PIC) cleaned microwave during inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(c)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food employee not wearing proper hair restraint. Food employee put on hat during inspection.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed several roaches on floor behind 1-door reach-in cooler (RIC). Email last 6 months of pest treatment reports to inspector.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed gap present at bottom of external door in kitchen.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed a few (2-3) live roaches behind bar.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed metal panel behind cook line separating from wall.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink in reusable metal mug adjacent to grill work station. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks must be in disposable cup with a lid and straw when stored in food preparation areas. Employee drink transferred to cup with lid and straw during inspection.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Mar 6, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed mold on deflector plate of bulk ice machine. Corrective Action: Clean ice machine as frequent as necessary to prevent mold growth.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed chicken wings cooling in reach-in cooler in covered container. Lid removed during inspection. Chicken wings in safe cooling stage.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in make table cold held at temperatures greater than 41F. Corrective action (CA): TCS foods must be held cold at 41F or less. TCS foods in unit longer than 4 hours voluntarily discarded. TCS foods may be stored in top of unit using time as a public health control. All TCS items must be discarded after 4 hour hold.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Make table unable to maintain TCS Foods at or below 41F. Do not store TCS foods in bottom of unit until able to maintain foods at or below 41F. Notify inspector when make table is able to maintain foods at or below 41F.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

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

View 3 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed two spray bottles in kitchen not labeled to identify contents. Corrective action (CA): If not in original container, common name for chemicals must be on new container. Bottles labeled during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 3 cases of bottle water stored on the floor beneath bar. Cases moved to shelf.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed several dead roaches on floor by bulk ice machine and behind reach-in freezer.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Rail last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Rail on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Rail?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Rail.

How does The Rail compare to other restaurants in Athens?

The Rail most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Athens average of 88.

Has The Rail's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Rail have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Rail 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 Rail inspected?

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

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