The Royal Peasant

Q: When was The Royal Peasant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Royal Peasant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

Q: What is the most common violation at The Royal Peasant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Royal Peasant.

Q: How does The Royal Peasant compare to other restaurants in Athens?

The Royal Peasant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Q: Has The Royal Peasant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Royal Peasant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

Q: What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Royal Peasant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

1675 S Lumpkin St, Athens, GA 30606

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at The Royal Peasant stretching back to 2024. On Dec 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Athens restaurant, which scores around 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed pan of cooked corned beef stored on counter by stove without temperature control. Corrective action (CA): Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods shall be held at 41F or below, 135F or above, or utilizing Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) with proper procedures. Corned beef discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Written notification declaring the presence of major food allergens in unpackaged food not provided to consumers.

511-6-1.04(7)(d)

Jun 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: Warewash machine not sanitizing. Chlorine concentration observed at <50 ppm. Corrective action (CA): Chlorine sanitizer must be kept at 50-100 ppm. Eco-Lab maintenance scheduled. Dish machine not to be used for sanitizing until fixed.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Warewash machine not sanitizing chlorine concentration observed at <50 ppm. Corrective action (CA): Warewash equipment with chlorine sanitizer must contain chlorine concentration between 50-100 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) primed warewash machine to dispense chlorine concentration of 100 ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance in ice machine. CA: Ice machine shall be cleaned and sanitized frequently and thoroughly enough to preclude mold growth.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Dining tables sanitized using one bucket method. CA: Dining tables shall be sanitized using either the two bucket method or with sanitizer spray and single-use paper towels.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Jun 12, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of debris on walls in dishwashing area.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of dust on air vents above dish mahcine.

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed opened water bottle and Yeti tumbler stored on top of make table. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks at work stations shall be in single-use cup with lids and straws, & stored in a location that doesn't pose a risk of contamination to food, equipment, etc. Drinks removed from kitchen.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Royal Peasant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Royal Peasant on file is from Dec 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Royal Peasant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Royal Peasant.

How does The Royal Peasant compare to other restaurants in Athens?

The Royal Peasant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has The Royal Peasant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Royal Peasant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Royal Peasant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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