Athens, Clarke County

Tamez Barbecue

1660 W BROAD ST ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Mar 20, 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 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Neither hand sink supplied with soap. Corrective action (CA): All hand sinks must have soap available at all times. Person in charge (PIC) supplied sinks with soap.

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

Raw chicken stored uncovered in reach-in cooler. CA: All foods must be covered in storage unless in active cooling. PIC covered chicken.

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

Quaternary ammonium sanitizer at 0ppm in sanitizer buckets & 3-compartment sink. CA: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer must be maintained at range specified by manufacturer. PIC mixed buckets and sink by hand to correct concentration.

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Regulation: 511-6-1-.04(7)(e) - consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cook to order eggs available on menu with no consumer advisory. Corrective action (CA): If any food is offered raw or undercooked, a consumer advisory must be on the menu to include reminder and disclosure.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cup used as scoop in bulk sugar. Person in charge (PIC) removed cup.

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 metal pans stacked wet in ware washing area.

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

Observed heavily melted and chipping spatula in kitchen. PIC discarded spatula.

Apr 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 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

Observed sanitizer bucket concentration below 150ppm quaternary ammonium; not in active use. Sanitizer added to bucket to reach concentration of 200ppm.

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 recent inspection report not displayed in conspicuous view. Copy of report not displayed in drive-thru.

Apr 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 794 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: Yes

Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef and multiple ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in reach-in cooler. CA: Store raw meats according to cooking temperature, where raw meats with higher cooking temperatures are stored below those with lower cooking temperatures. Store raw meat below and separate from RTE foods to prevent contamination. Person in charge (PIC) rearranged storage order of reach-in cooler to reflect proper order.

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 milk and liquid egg in reach-in cooler (RIC) #1 at 51 F. CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41 F or below for cold holding. TCS items determined to be out of temperature for less than an hour, so PIC moved them to functioning RIC.

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

Reach-in cooler not operating at 41 F or below. Ambient temperature reading at 60 F from internal cooler thermometer. PIC advised to not store any TCS items in RIC until it can be serviced.

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 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 835 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 steak, eggs, and ready-to-eat (RTE) barbecue sauce. Corrective action (CA): Store raw animal foods according to cooking temperature, where raw animal foods with higher temperatures are stored below those with lower cooking temperatures (ex: chicken below steak). Store raw animal foods below and separate from RTE foods to prevent contamination. Person in charge (PIC) moved raw chicken to bottom shelf and barbecue sauce above all raw animal foods.

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 front ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize ice machine frequently enough to preclude mold growth.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed numerous flies throughout establishment.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Front door and windows propped open.

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 containers stacked wet on dry dish rack near 3-compartment sink. Allow to fully air-dry before stacking.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 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

Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods above 41F in reach-in cooler (RIC) #1. Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods when cold held must be kept at 41F or less. TCS food in cooler for less than 4 hours moved to RIC #2, TCS food in RIC #1 for more than 4 hours discarded.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Multiple TCS food items below 135F in hot holding cabinet. CA: All TCS foods when hot held must be kept at 135F or higher. Food confirmed to have been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Food rapidly reheated in stove.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back of hand washing sink leaking. Mop sink not draining.

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

RIC #1 not maintaining food at 41F or less. Gaskets fraying on RIC #1 and make table.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Doors not closed on dumpster. Lid not shut on recycling dumpster.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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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

Back handwashing sink blocked by green bucket being stored in it. Corrective action (CA): All handwashing sinks must only be used for handwashing and not for any other purpose (i.e. storage). Bucket removed from sink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Bathroom and front handwashing sinks not provided with paper towels. CA: All handwashing sinks must be provided with paper towels. Paper towels restocked.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No thermometers inside reach-in cooler or make table cooler. Thermometer should be placed in coolers in warmest area (the front) and should be designed for coolers.

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

Gaskets loose on reach-in cooler doors - have gaskets replaced.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Doors not closed on dumpster. Lid not shut on recycling dumpster.