Athens, Clarke County

Cali N Tito's

1245 CEDAR SHOALS DR ATHENS, GA 30605

Food

Latest score

Feb 4, 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.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 853 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 foods (TCS) in walk-in cooler (WIC) at above 41F. CA: All TCS foods must be held at 41F or below for cold holding. PIC discarded all out of temp TCS foods and a technician to repair WIC.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bar handsink and kitchen hand sink by make tables blocked by trashcans. Corrective action (CA): Hand sinks must be accessible/un-blocked at all times. Person in charge (PIC) moved trashcans.

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

Gasket fraying on walk-in freezer and needs to be replaced; WIC found to be unable to cold hold at 41F or below. Not in good repair.

Aug 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle of chemicals in kitchen not labeled with common name. Corrective action (CA): If transferred from original container, all chemicals must be labeled with common name. Person in charge (PIC) labeled bottle.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple kitchen staff not wearing proper hair restraints. Staff all put on hairnets and restrained hair.

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

Gasket fraying on walk-in freezer causing ice buildup on inside of door making it hard to close.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed cell phone laying directly on meat slicer in back kitchen. Cell phone removed.

Nov 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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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

Bulk ice machine has buildup of mold. Corrective action (CA): Have machine cleaned more frequently and thoroughly to prevent 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

Gasket fraying on walk-in freezer.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 834 violations

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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 chicken stored above raw beef in walk-in (WI) cooler. Person in charge (PIC) advised to that raw chicken to be stored below raw beef based on required temperature if cooking. PIC moved raw beef to separate area of WI.

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

Observed guacamole cooling in deep container set in bar make table rather than rather than cooling on shallow sheet pan set in WI. PIC transferred guacamole to WI to promote rapid cooling; shallow and uncovered. Made using refrigerated ingredients.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee not wearing effective hair restraint while handling clean dishware at dish wash area.

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 employee using drink cup to scoop ice from bar ice bin rather than using scoop with handle to dispense ice.