Barnesville, Lamar County

Tres Amigos Mexican Restaurant

818 COLLEGE DR STE B BARNESVILLE, GA 30204

Food
Latest score
95
Nov 17, 2025
City
Barnesville
County
Lamar
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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 food storage containers with chips and tortillas not labeled with the foods name. All working storage containers shall be labeled with the common name.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Light in the WIF does not work. Needs to be replaced to ensure adequate lighting.

Jan 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 846 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed foods in the RIC and WIC with no date makings. Food stored longer than 24 hours shall have proper date marking and follow the first in first out rule.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in the RIC and WIC with labels. Food removed from it original packaging or containers shall be labeled with its common name

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - food tmd, provided and accessible; appropriate tmd for measuring thin foods (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no thermometer in the front fridge or reach in freezer. All cold storage units shall have working thermometers that are easily accessible.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed no handwash sign at the front handwash sink. All handwash sinks shall have proper signage and to be only used for handwashing only.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed beverage pitcher being used as a scoop in the sugar container. Proper scoops shall be provided with the handle in an upright position to prevent contamination.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Light in the WIF does not work. Needs to be replaced to ensure adequate lighting.

Jul 15, 2024

Followup

Score: 885 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed, chicken, chili peppers, and other meats held in reach in cooler with no date mark. correct by date marking all perishable foods that will not be consumed within 24 hours.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed dry wash clothes set under drink dispenser to catch drips. correct by removing wash cloth and replacing with a tray to catch drips.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed grease spillage on ground from overflowing grease bucket placed under fryer hood outlet. the metal grates are to be replaced in hood vent to catch grease and drip into grease pan.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed unsealed foam from sealing holes, and raw wood used for shelves in walk in refrigerator. correct by painting or sealing material to be washable.

electrical cord to walk in refrigerator needs replaced so that it is not a spliced extension cord. need to have a electrician run approved power source to refrigerator.

hood vent needs grates replaced to catch grease.

still a lot of gaps, holes and cracks that need to be sealed with silicone.

back doors need weather stripping to fill gaps around door.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Light in walk in freezer does not work. correct by having it repaired.

Jul 8, 2024

Followup

Score: 5712 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed food in walk in refrigerator and in prep station top cooler warmer than required 41 degrees or lower. correct by having food thrown away and equipment checked and repaired.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Food served out of temp and employees personal food, drink and items in prep area and walk in refrigerator. Employees need further training.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employee bucket of water melon on prep counter with latle for drinking, open bottles of water and gator aid in walk in frig shelf.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no soap available at hand washing sink in bar area. correct by providing hand 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: Yes

Observed open bags of food in chest freezer, uncovered drink with dairy in walk in frig and many other items not covered. correct by having all food covered and protected.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed food in each of the three compartment sink. Correct by using compartments as intended, for wash, rinse and sanitize.

observed employees phone on prep counter.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed food held in cold holding with no date mark. cooked chicken and salsa, and other food not properly date marked. Correct by having all food held longer then 24 hrs date marked.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several wash clothes left on prep counters, left in sinks and used to catch oils. correct by having wash clothes put in laundry or submerged in sanitizing solution.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed grease spillage on ground from overflowing grease bucket placed under fryer hood outlet. soiled ground is to be cleaned up and the metal grates replaced in hood vent to catch grease and drip into grease pan.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

holes behind mop sink, in ceiling above hood vent, in ceiling of dry storage, and observed extension cords still being used, in back area. correct with proper repairs.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Last inspection report not posted in public view when ordering. correct by having most recent inspection report posted.

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 ice scoop resting on drain rack of soda machine. correct by placing ice scoop submerged in ice, or in protective case.

Jun 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 4418 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bag of apples with heavy decay in walk in refrigerator. correct by having it thrown away.

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 and beef on top of veggies, in walk in refrigerator. correct by having contaminated food thrown away and further training of employees.

observed raw shrimp bucket on floor and not at least 6 inches off floor.

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 food in walk in refrigerator and in prep station top cooler warmer than required 41 degrees or lower. correct by having food thrown away and equipment checked.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sever cross-contamination, lack of sanitizing food contact surfaces and no monitoring of food temperatures. correct with further training and supervision.

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 employee eating on food prep area. correct by training employees to eat, drink and smoke in only approved areas. observed employee personal food on top of box of produce in walk in frig. used spoon was still present.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sink for servers, blocked with food cart. also no soap or paper towels were present. correct by unblocking sink, adding soap and paper towels and by training employees the importance of hand washing.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

owner could not produce a vomit or diarrheal clean up kit or instructions. correct by making a kit, with instructions for DPH website and by training each employees its location and use.

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

Observed open bags of food in chest freezer, uncovered drink with dairy in walk in frig and many other items not covered. correct by having all food covered and protected.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

no sanitizing solution in three compartment sink, and none used to wipe down tables after use. correct by training and supplying employees to sanitize all food contact surfaces frequently.

mold like growth inside soda nozzles. correct by having them replaced and deep cleaned.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food with no date mark on it. correct by having all food labeled with date mark after it is prepared.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed a old bottle of margarita drink mix that was faded and a new unknown substances was in it, with the words "house" written in sharpie.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several wash clothes left on prep counters, left in sinks and used to catch oils. correct by having wash clothes put in laundry or submerged in sanitizing solution.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Large gaps around back door allows bugs to come in. Correct with weather stripping.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No employees must wash hands sign in women's restroom or at hand sink in bar area.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed serving plate and bowls up right and exposed to dust and contaminations. correct by inverting plates or by covering them with something.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clutter, dust and grime on gum ball machine, missing outlet cover next to fryer, and cardboard used on floor and three compartment sink as drying or grease catcher. correct by removing card board and deep cleaning operation.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(f) - outside receptacles, design & construction (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease spillage on ground from overflowing grease bucket placed under fryer hood outlet. soiled ground is to be cleaned up and the metal grates replaced in hood vent to catch grease and drip into grease pan.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple extension cords used behind bar area to supply power to food equipment. correct by installing approved power sauce. breaker box is blocked by upright refrigerator. hand washing sink near back door is broken. correct by repairing it so that employees can wash their hands after taking out trash.

shield guard missing for light bulbs in dry storage. correct with new shield guard or shatter proof light bulbs.

Back door not self closing. correct by adding a spring or puller arm to make it self close.