The Traveling Hobo

20-B Greensboro Hwy, Watkinsville, GA 30677

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at The Traveling Hobo, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 8, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Watkinsville facility scores 90, putting The Traveling Hobo on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of grease, oils, and/or debris on floors under equipment, especially around legs, corners and base. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 10/17/25. Also clean ceilings around vents and over pas thru window., Repair/repaint peeling paint on walls by back door and 3 comp sink.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed some clean plates, bowls and pans in dish area stored upright and exposed. Store items covered or inverted. COS.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed to go containers stored uncovered and upright at prep top cooler. Store items covered or inverted. COS.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK SLIME GROWTH ON DEFLECTOR PLATE OF ICE MACHINE. CA: ENSURE ICE MACHINE IS CLEANED AT A HIGHER FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BEING STORED IN A GROCERY BAG IN WALK IN COOLER

511-6-1.05(1)(j)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN ASKEW OR WARPED FROM HEAT/WATER DAMAGE, LEAVING GAPS IN CEILING. DOOR FRAME FROM KITCHEN TO DRY STORAGE MISSING BOTTOM PART.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: SAW CRICKEY AND BEETLE CRAWLING OUT FROM HOLE IN DOOR FRAME

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

May 30, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed black/pink slime growth on deflector plate and interior of ice machine. CA: Ensure ice machine is cleaned and sanitized at a higher frequency to prevent buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of napkins and single-service cups stored on the floor at dry storage. Keep single service items stored at least 6" off floor to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of grease, oils, spills and debris under kitchen equipment and walls. Clean surfaces to remove accumulation on a more frequent basis.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee's phones stored on top of prep top cooler. Store such items in a designated employee area away from food prep surfaces.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Traveling Hobo last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Traveling Hobo on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Traveling Hobo?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Traveling Hobo.

How does The Traveling Hobo compare to other restaurants in Watkinsville?

The Traveling Hobo most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Watkinsville average of 90.

Has The Traveling Hobo's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Traveling Hobo 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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