Athens, Clarke County

La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant

1395 COLLEGE STATION RD ATHENS, GA 30605

Food

Latest score

Feb 17, 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 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Household pesticide stored in kitchen cabinet. CA: Household pesticide not approved for use in Food Service Establishment. COS- Manager discarded pesticide.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee hand washing sign not present in men's rest room. COS- Manager replaced missing sign.

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

Metal food containers stored stacked wet on kitchen shelf after washing.

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

Observed condensation accumulation in beer keg cooler at front bar. Repeat.

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: Yes

Dust accumulation observed on ceiling vent near front bar. Repeat.

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 855 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Ground beef cooling for period greater than 6 hours at temperature of 45F. CA: TCS foods to be cooled from 135Fto 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours for a total elapsed time of 6 hours. COS- PIC discarded beef.

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

Ground beef cooling in deep and covered pans.

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: YesRepeat: No

Damaged spatula stored in utensil rack. COS- Employee discarded damaged spatula.

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

Observed condensation accumulation in beer keg cooler at front bar. Repeat.

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 accumulation observed on ceiling vent above dish wash station in kitchen.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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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

Observed condensation accumulation in bar keg cooler at front bar.

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 945 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet wipe cloth stored on kitchen countertop rather than storing in sanitizer solution bucket after use. Person in charge (PIC) stored cloth in bucket.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cup without handle used to dispense bulk flour.

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

Condensation accumulation observed in keg cooler at front bar.

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

Damaged floor tiles observed at dishwash area.

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

Employee purse stored on kitchen shelf near walk-in (WI) cooler. PIC transferred purse to employee storage area.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 24, 2023

Followup

Score: 884 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee washing hands at sink other than hand sink. PIC advised that hand washing to be performed at hand sink only. COS employee washed hands at hand sink.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employees wearing jewelry and wrist watches during food handling. Repeat.

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

Observed damaged spatulas on kitchen utensil storage located in dish wash area

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee purse storage on kitchen shelf next to clean bowls. PIC advised to store personal items in designated area at wait station separate from F.U.E.L.S

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 648 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper hand washing. Employee washed gloved hands. PIC advised to discard soiled gloves, wash hands and don clean pair of gloves. COS employee discarded gloves, washed and dried hands, and donned clean gloves.

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 eggs stored above RTE pico de gallo in WI. PIC advised that raw eggs to be stored below and separate from RTE foods. COS PIC moved raw eggs to bottom shelf, separate from RTE food.

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: Yes

Observed employee drinks stored on make table without lid and straw. PIC advised that employee drinks to be stored with lid and straw at location below and separate from FUELS in kitchen. COS PIC discarded drinks. Repeat.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee washing hands at sink other than hand sink. PIC advised that hand washing to be performed at hand sink only. COS employee washed hands at hand sink.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dried food debris on can opener stored on kitchen table at rear kitchen. PIC advised to maintain can opener clean to sight and touch.

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employees wearing jewelry and wrist watches during food handling. Repeat.

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

Observed accumulation of condensate in keg cooler at front bar. Repeat.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed dumpster drain plug not present. Repeat