The World Famous

351 N. Hull St, Athens, GA 30601

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The World Famous five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Athens restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Dining tables sanitized with improper methods, spray bottle and re-usable cloth towel. Corrective action (CA): When using a spray bottle to sanitize tables, single-use towels must be used (one per table). Paper towels provided.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed bottles of juice stored in ice intended for consumption. Corrective action (CA): Ice intended for consumption cannot be used as an external coolant. Ice in contact with bottles was discarded during inspection and bottles removed.

511-6-1.04(4)(j)

Apr 22, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer spray bottles hanging from shelf above food preparation sinks in back room. Corrective action (CA): Chemicals must be stored below and separate from food, utensils, equipment, linens, single-use/single-service (FUELS) items. Spray bottles moved to chemical storage area during inspection.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed cove base peeling from wall by ice maker in kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed mold on wall and deflector, plate inside bulk ice machine. Corrective action (CA): Clean ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency to ensure mold does not accumulate.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease and debris accumulation on vent hood baffles.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed numerous damaged and missing floor tiles in kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The World Famous last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The World Famous on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The World Famous?

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

How does The World Famous compare to other restaurants in Athens?

The World Famous most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Athens average of 88.

Has The World Famous' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The World Famous 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 World Famous inspected?

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

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