Athens, Clarke County

Surcheros Fresh Mex

700 BAXTER ST STE 100 ATHENS, GA 30605

Food
Latest score
99
Jan 21, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mops stored mop head down in service sink. Person in charge (PIC) hung mops inverted to dry during inspection.

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed lactic acid sanitizer at 3-compartment sink dispensing below manufacturer required concentration. Corrective action (CA): For sanitizing, lactic acid sanitizer concentration must meet manufacturer requirements. Person in charge (PIC) set-up 3-compartment sink sanitizing bowl with 50 ppm chlorine.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single-service cups stored on countertop with no protective sleeve.

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed paper towel dispensers empty or not functional at both back kitchen hand sinks. Corrective action (CA): Paper towels must be supplied and accessible at all times. Paper towels supplied and dispensers fixed during inspection.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed pink mold on non-food contact surface of ice chute on self-service soda fountain dispenser. Part removed and cleaned during inspection.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed water and debris accumulation in bottom of ice scoop holder. Corrective action (CA): Ice scoop holders must be cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Ice scoop and holder washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection.

Jan 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Paper towel dispenser at front hand wash sink not operational. Corrective action (CA): Paper towels must be supplied and accessible at all hand wash sinks. Paper towel dispenser fixed during inspection.

Jul 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 971 violation

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Steak and pork observed cooling in tightly covered containers. Both within safe cooling stage. Person in charge moved steak and pork to sheet trays during inspection.