Athens, Clarke County

Barberitos

680 N 29 HWY STE 250 ATHENS, GA 30601

Food
Latest score
91
Mar 17, 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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 915 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: YesRepeat: No

Employee drink stored on shelf on main line over supplies. CA: Employee drinks in kitchen must be stored below and separate from supplies. COS - Drink removed.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Paper towel dispenser unable to dispense paper towel's in men's restroom. CA: All hand sinks must be provided with adequate hand drying provisions.

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

Observed unlabeled white powder in working container on prep top.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bowl with no handle used to scoop rice from bulk container.

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

Observed employee jacket and bag stored on shelf over clean linens.

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 964 violations

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

Bins stacked wet on clean dish shelves over 3-compartment sink and prep table. Allow to fully air dry before stacking vertically.

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 single-use napkins on floor, not at least 6in off floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed cambro lids with cracks or broken pieces.

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

Dust build-up on air vent and parts of ceiling of walk-in cooler.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple spray bottles of chemicals with no label to identify contents in front kitchen. CA: All chemicals in working containers must be labeled with common name to identify contents.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed spatula and bench scraper utensils at front flat-top not in good repair with burned handles. Remove from use and replace.

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sanitizer bucket stored on floor under register. Must be stored off floor to protect from contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Multiple clear bins have cracked/chipped sides and rims throughout store. Remove from use and replace.

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 items stored on top of soda boxes by office door. Employee purse stored on shelf over clean linens.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 888 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sanitation agent not the same in wash and sanitize step for cleaning dining room tables (Dawn soap used for wash step and Quat used for sanitation step). Corrective action (CA): Sanitation agent must be the same for both wash and sanitize step. Quat should be used for both.

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

Thermometer not sanitized in between uses at prep table - thermometer was only washed off. CA: Thermometers should be sanitized before each use. Rinsing thermometer with water is not sanitization. Sanitizer should be used to properly sanitize the thermometer.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No handwashing sign in women's restroom used by employees notifying employees to wash hands.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar container with no handle. Ice scoop stored on top if ice machine not protected.

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: Yes

Observed stacks of clear bins stacked wet on clean dish shelf over prep table. Allow to fully air-dry before stacking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Multiple clear bins have cracked/chipped lids throughout establishment. Remove and replace.

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

All air vents in back kitchen have heavy dust buildup. Missing ceiling tile over door of walk-in cooler.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Wet mop stored in mop bucket - not hung to dry.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 9110 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed 2 reusable bottles, one with no lid and straw, stored in front and back kitchens. Corrective action (CA): Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a disposable cup with a lid and straw stored below and separate from all food storage and prep. Drinks relocated.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No hand washing sing in women's restroom used by employees notifying employees to wash hands.

13B - compliance with georgia smoke free air act

Regulation: O.C.G.A. 31-12A-1 to 31-12A-13 - ga smoke free air act of 2005

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No smoking sign posted OCGA 31-12A-1-13.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tongs stored in chip box with handle touching chips. Cups used as scoop in bulk rice container with no handle. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine not protected.

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

Observed stacks of clear bins stacked wet on clean dish shelf over prep table. Allow to fully air dry before stacking vertically.

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 single-service to-go containers stored on floor, not at least 6" off floor.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple clear bins on clean dish shelf with broken rims. Remove and replace.

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: NoRepeat: No

Rust and debris buildup on surface of shelf under steam table.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wet mops stored in bottom of mop sink - not hung to dry.

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 items stored on soda boxes and on shelf over linens.