Athens, Clarke County

Punta Cana Latin Grill

367 PRINCE AVE - SUITE 1 ATHENS, GA 30601

Food

Latest score

May 19, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

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 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken in main kitchen 2-door reach-in cooler with no date mark. All ready-to-eat (RTE) time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be marked with date to indicate 7 day discard date. Verified cook date with person in charge (PIC) and chicken labeled. COS.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(h) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed veggie empanadas stored in main kitchen 2-door reach-in-cooler with date mark label of 5/10, not used or discarded within 7 days. CA: All RTE TCS foods must be used or discarded within 7 days. If frozen, label must indicate thaw day to verify dates. Items discarded. COS.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Bulk rice scoop observed with broken handle. Scoop removed and replaced with scoop in good repair. Multiple cups used as scoops in upstairs storage room in bulk sugar and spices. All scoops must have a handle, with handle stored out of product.

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items under make table in kitchen uncovered. Corrective action (CA): All foods must be covered at all times unless in active cooling. Person in charge (PIC) covered items.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cups used as scoops in bulk seasoning. PIC replaced cups with scoop.

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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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

Observed raw meat (beef, carne) held in upstairs reach-in cooler (RIC) above 41 F. CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41 F or below for cold holding. Meat discarded. Advised person in charge (PIC) not to store any TCS foods in the cooler until it can be serviced.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Upstairs RIC not operating at 41 F or below; not in good repair.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sanitizer test strips not provided at 3-compartment sink.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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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

Warewash machine not sanitizing. Chlorine concentration observed at 0 ppm. Corrective action (CA): Warewash equipment utilizing chlorine sanitizer must contain concentration between 50-100 ppm. Person in charge (PIC) advised to use 3-compartment sink with quaternary ammonium sanitizer until warewash machine can be serviced.

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

Observed mold in ice chute of downstairs drink dispenser. CA: Clean and sanitize ice chute frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two bags of salt on floor in upstairs dry storage room. Salt moved to shelves during inspection.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sheet tray with shredded pork on top of trash can. Corrective action (CA): Food preparation must occur on preparation tables. Pork relocated to prep table during inspection.

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 current inspection report not posted.

Nov 1, 2023

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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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 current inspection report not posted in restaurant.

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

Box of deli paper stored on floor upstairs. All single-service items must be stored at least 6 inches off floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

3-compartment sink is leaking - leak in metal of sanitizer compartment (not piping).

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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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

Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods cold held above 41F in downstairs reach-in cooler (RIC). CA: PIC informed that all TCS foods cold held must be kept at 41F or below. Out of temperature foods discarded.

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

Observed bulk ice machine with mold buildup. Mold buildup also observed in self-service drink machine. Corrective action (CA): Person in charge (PIC) informed that ice machines must be cleaned more frequently to prevent mold buildup.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Downstairs RIC not reaching temperature of 41F or below. Outside thermometer wrong and gasket loose on downstairs RIC. Repair company called.