Urban Pub

6459 Hwy 42 Ste 10, Rex, GA 30273
Bar / Pub
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Urban Pub appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. On Feb 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

By comparison, the average Rex facility scores 82, putting Urban Pub on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of several utensils and soda nozzle stored clean with old debris. Advised to clean to sight and touch
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods held over 24 hrs with no date marking. Advised to date mark TCS foods held over 24 hrs and discard by the end of the day on the 7th day
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed shelves in various locations stored with heavy build up. Advised to clean
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed walls in the kitchen area with debris. Advised to clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed kitchen back door propped open. Advised to close between use.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
70
Apr 21, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink at the bar without paper towels. Advised PIC hand drying provisions shall be available at all times.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Most recent inspection report is not posted. Advised PIC most current score shall be posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed aluminum foil lining shelves. Advised PIC that materials shall be cleanable.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
82
Mar 18, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods held above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held @ 41F or below for cold holding.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed chemical sanitizer @ dish machine reading 0 ppm. Advised PIC chemical sanitizer shall read between 50-100 ppm chlorine. Advised PIC of proper ways to manual wash dishes.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed WIC in disrepair. Advised PIC all equipment shall be in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed visible light @ back door. Also, observed visible light @ area WIC located. Advised PIC facility shall be protected.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed fries uncovered in reach in freezer. Also, observed ice bins uncovered @ bar. Advised PIC all food shall be stored covered to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed frozen shrimp on countertop. Advised PIC of proper thawing methods.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed permit located near kitchen door. Advised PIC permit shall be posted for public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report shall be posted for public view.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
58
Sep 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods cold holding above 41F in the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold hold at 14F or below. COS: PIC discarded products.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink at the bar without paper towels. Advised PIC hand drying provisions shall be available at all times.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed encrusted debris on food contact surfaces of utensils-knives, spoons, cutting boards & plates. Advised PIC food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the 2024 Food service permit not posted in public view. Advised to post.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler containing TCS foods with an ambient temperature of 44F. Advised to repair and discard TCS foods.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
64
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of collard green made yesterday morning that was not properly cooled. Advised PIC of the proper time/temp requirements when cooling foods (from 135 to 70-2 hours 70-41-4 hours) COS: Collards greens were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink in the kitchen without hand soap. Advised PIC all hand sinks shall be supplied at all times. COS: Hand soap provided.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken wings thawing in the sink at room temperature. Advised PIC of proper thawing methods. COS: Chicken was placed under running water.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the 2024 food service permit was not posted in public view. Advised PIC to post the permit in public view at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use container stored on the floor in the kitchen area. Advised PIC single use items shall be stored at least 6" off of the floor. COS: Boxes were removed from the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
67
Jan 16, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Urban Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Urban Pub on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Urban Pub?

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

How does Urban Pub compare to other restaurants in Rex?

Urban Pub most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Rex average of 82.

Has Urban Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Urban Pub have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Urban Pub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Urban Pub inspected?

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