Athens, Clarke County

Dos Palmas

3523 ATLANTA HWY ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Mar 5, 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.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 873 violations

View source record

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ground beef and shredded chicken in Walk-in cooler (WIC) that did not meet the requirements of the two stage cooling method. Temperatures were above 41F after 6 hours. Corrective action (CA): Foods must cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours not to exceed a total cooling time of more than 6 hours. Foods that exceed the two stage cooling time frame were voluntarily discarded during inspection.

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 cooked spinach cooling at the bottom of make table. Spinach moved to ice bath 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: No

Observed inspection report posted in area that does not allow for a one-foot approach.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

View source record

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food worker preparing food with watch on. Watch removed during inspection.

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

View source record

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

Observed water pressure at bar hand wash sink not sufficient to wash hands. Corrective action (CA): Hand wash sinks must supply water at sufficient pressure to wash hands. Water pressure restored during inspection.

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

View source record

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed quaternary ammonium compound (Quat) sanitizer concentration less than 150 ppm in cook line sanitizer bucket. Bucket not used during observation. Sanitizer bucket refilled during inspection. Quat concentration 200 ppm.

Mar 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 992 violations

View source record

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed side dumpster door open. Door closed during inspection.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drink stored beside container of salsa in reach-in cooler. Drink moved during inspection.

Sep 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 922 violations

View source record

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

Observed bucket and utensils stored in bar hand sink. Corrective action (CA): Keep hand sinks open and accessible. Items removed during inspection.

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

Four (4) quarter pans of chile con carne in walk-in cooler with discard date of 08/26. CA: Product discarded during inspection.