Athens, Clarke County

Senor Birds Tacos & Tequila Bar Athens

255 W WASHINGTON ST ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
90
May 12, 2026
City
Athens
County
Clarke
Inspections
10

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw meat stored in WI above RTE food. CA: Store RTE food above and separate from raw meat and store raw meat in proper order on shelving. COS- Employee moved RTE food to separate area of WI and positioned raw beef above raw chicken on shelving.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust accumulation on vent in kitchen.

Nov 13, 2025

Followup

Score: 961 violation

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chemical spray bottle stored at greeter's station without label as to identity of contents. CA: Label chemical spray bottle's with common name of contents. COS- Employee labeled spray bottle.

Oct 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 726 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed rice cooling in deep and covered containers for greater than 6 hours at temperature of 60F. CA: Cool TCS food from temperature of 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours for total elapsed time of 6 hours. Repeat. COS- employee discarded rice.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Shot glass stored in hand sink at exterior bar. CA: Keep hand sink accessible at all times and used for no purpose other than washing hands. COS- employee removed shot glass from hand sink. Repeat.

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

Mechanical dish washer dispensing sanitizer at concentration less than 50ppm. Maintain sanitizer concentration at 50-100ppm dispensed during rinse cycle of dish washer. COS- Employee replaced empty supply of sanitizer solution and verified concentration. Employee to sanitize dishware using 3 compartment sink for previously washed dishware.

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

Mold growth observed in ice maker located in basement stair well. CA: Clean ice maker frequently enough to preclude mold growth. COS- employee cleaned ice maker, sanitized cavity and discarded ice.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Rice cooling in deep, stacked and covered containers. COS-employee discarded rice. Repeat.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Front door propped open without screen door present to exclude pests. COS- employee closed front door.

Apr 14, 2025

Followup

Score: 884 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee drink stored in reusable container set on kitchen work table near grill.CA: Store employee drink in single service cup with lid and straw located below and separate from F.U.E.L.S. in establishment.

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

Sanitizer concentration below 5oppm chlorine in wipe cloth bucket located in kitchen. CA: Maintain sanitizer concentration at 50-100 ppm chlorine in wipe cloth bucket. COS- Employee replaced wipe cloth bucket solution and verified concentration.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employees observed not wearing effective hair restraint in kitchen.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw wood shelving in outdoor bar to store clean glassware.

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 639 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Beef reheated for hot holding to temperature of 88F. CA: Reheat TCS foods for hot holding to temperature of 165F within 2 hours. Verify out of temperature less than 2h. COS- PIC reheated beef to temperature of 165 minimum.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Beef at temperature of 50F after cooling for period greater than 6 hours. CA: TCS foods to be cooled from 135F to 70F within 2h and from 70F to 41F within 4h for a total elapsed time of 6h. COS- PIC discarded beef.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Towels not accessible at each hand sink. CA: Maintain supply of hand towels at each hand sink. COS- Employee replenished supply of towels.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Access blocked to hand sink located at dish wash area. CA: Maintain access to hand wash sinks and use for no purpose other than washing hands. Repeat.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Bulk sugar stored in container without label as to identity of contents. Repeat.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Beef cooling in stacked, covered, and deep containers set in WI.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee wearing wrist watch during food handling.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report positioned to block access by public. COS- PIC restored access to inspection report.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ice scoop stored between uses in direct contact with top surface of ice maker located downstairs. Repeat.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 808 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee rinsed wipe cloth in kitchen handwash sink. Corrective action (CA): Handwash sink not to be used for any purpose other than washing hands.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Hand soap not available for use at kitchen hand sink and at hand sink in men's restroom. CA: Maintain supply of hand soap at each hand wash sink in establishment. Person in charge (PIC) refilled soap dispenser.

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Menu marked with asterisks on items not cooked to order and asterisks not marked on burgers that are cooked to order. CA: PIC marked menu for cooked to order items only.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Bulk flour not labeled as to identity of contents.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed knife storage between uses in crack between kitchen tables.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Food containers stacked wet after washing.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Covered trash container not available for use in women's restroom.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employee backpacks stored in dry goods room in basement rather than in designated location.

May 13, 2024

Followup

Score: 755 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Beans and beef cooling at temperature greater than 41F for greater than 6 hours. CA: Cool time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within additional 4 hours for total elapsed time of 6 hours. Person in charge (PIC) discarded beans and beef.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Sanitizer solution used on dining table at concentration less than 50 ppm chlorine. Corrective action (CA): Sanitize dining tables using spray bottle of sanitizer solution and individual paper towels at each table.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Beans and beef cooling in deep and covered containers set in walk-in (WI).

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Employees wearing bracelets and wrist watches during food prep handling.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Most recent inspection report obstructed from public view at front door.

May 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 5114 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat (RTE) sauce in walk-in (WI). CA: Store raw eggs below and separate from RTE foods. Person in charge (PIC) moved eggs to proper shelf in WI.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Beans and beef cold held in WI at temperature greater than 41F. CA: Cold hold time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods at 41F or below. PIC discarded beans and beef.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Storage of dishware in kitchen hand sink. Corrective action (CA): Keep hand sink accessible at all times.

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: NoRepeat: No

Dining tables sanitized using single bucket method. CA: Use sanitizer solution in spray bottle and single-use paper towels at each dining table.

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Consumer Advisory and Disclaimer not correct on menu. CA: Correct wording for Menu Advisory and Disclaimer provided to add for Asada and burger menu.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chemical spray bottles not labeled as to identity of contents. CA: Label spray bottles with common name of contents.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Dishwash machine dispensing sanitizer at concentration in excess of 200 ppm chlorine. CA: Sanitizer concentration must be maintained at 50-100 ppm chlorine. Discontinue use until dishwasher repaired. Wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware in 3-compartment sink.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bulk salt stored in kitchen without label to identify contents.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Beans and beef cooling in deep and covered containers set in WI.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employees wearing wrist watches and bracelets during food preparation.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection Report posted behind store room door. Display report 15 feet front door at eye level to one foot approach.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Knife storage between uses in crack between kitchen tables. Utensils stored between uses in room temperature water.

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

Storage of plastic cups on floor in downstairs dry goods room.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee drinks stored on kitchen food shelf. Employee backpacks stored at kitchen grill.

Nov 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chlorine over 200 ppm in dishwasher. Corrective action (CA): Chlorine sanitizer should be kept at 50-100 ppm. Have dishwasher serviced.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar. All scoops need handles.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple small metal containers stacked wet on dry dish rack. Allow to air-dry before stacking.

Sep 26, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.