ATHENS, Oconee County

BARBERITOS

1880 EPPS BRIDGE PKWY STE 103 ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Jun 1, 2026

City

ATHENS

County

Oconee

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.

Jun 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 856 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chip warmer missing lid with no alternative cover or overhead protection. CA: Food shall be covered or sealed properly unless actively cooling. Person in charge (PIC) to have lid fixed or put back on as soon as possible.

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 two unlabeled spray bottles containing chemicals hanging on side of 3 compartment sink. CA: All chemicals or toxins transferred to working containers shall be labeled with a common name of their contents. PIC labeled spray bottles.

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 bulk container with no label in main kitchen area containing a white powder. PIC labeled the container.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Prep table at front service area closest to the front door has rusted bottoms and legs.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Sides of equipment in front service area have burnt and dried debris, residue, grease, and grime. Clean at a higher frequency.

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

Burnt grease and grime on wall in front service area. Buildup of grime, grease, and food debris under equipment in front service area. Clean at a higher frequency.

Aug 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 936 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: NoRepeat: No

HANDSINK IN KITCHEN TO LEFT OF WALK-IN NOT SUPPLIED WITH HANDSOAP. CA: ALL HANDSINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HANDSOAP TO ENCOURAGE PROPER HANDWASHING

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

HANDSINK IN KITCHEN TO LEFT OF WALK-IN NOT SUPPLIED WITH HANDSOAP. CA: ALL HANDSINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HANDSOAP TO ENCOURAGE PROPER HANDWASHING

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

PREP TABLES BEHIND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA HAVE RUSTED BOTTOMS. SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE HAVE CHIPPING WOOD

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

MISSING VENT HOOD

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

SIDES OF EQUIPMENT HAVE BURNT/DRIED SOIL/GREASE/DUST/DIRT/GRIME/FOOD DEBRIS. CLEAN AT A HIGHER FREQUENCY.

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

BURNT GREASE/GRIME ON WALLS AND PIPE CONNECTS BETWEEN SALAMANDER AND VENT HOODS. BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER PREP COOLERS. CLEAN AT HIGHER FREQUENCY

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CHIPS IN METAL CONTAINER AT FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA MISSING LID. UNCOVERED CONTAINER OF BACON BITS IN PREP COOLER. CONTAINER OF "SIDNEY'S SPICES" LEFT UNCOVERED ON PREP TABLE. CA: INFORMED PIC THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE COVERED UNLESS ACTIVELY COOLING

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: Yes

OBSERVED BROKEN WIRE RACK IN WALK-IN THAT HAS BEEN SECURED WITH A PLASTIC BAG AND HELD UP WITH WOOD PLANKS

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

WIRE RACK IN WALK-IN SUPPORTED BY WOODEN BLOCKS. OBSERVED PREP BOTTOM LINED WITH CARDBOARD. ALL NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE NON-ABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Sep 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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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

OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF PICO IN WALK-IN COOLER COOLING WITH LIDS AND TIHGTLY COVERED. CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN ALSO ACTIVELY COOLING IN WALK-IN. CA: PLEASE ENSURE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE ACTIVELY COOLING ARE COOLED UNCOVERED/LOOSELY COVERED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OLD INSPECTION SCORE POSTED AT DOOR

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 BROKEN WIRE RACK IN WALK-IN THAT HAS BEEN SECURED WITH A PLASTIC BAG.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED LARGE AMOUNT OF TRASH AND BOXES STORED OUTSIDE BACK DOOR AGAINST THE BUILDING.

May 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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

OBSERVED RICE IN STEAM TABLE AT FRONT COUNTER BEING HOT HELD AT 108 DEG F. RICE DOUBLE STACKED IN METAL PANS. OBSERVED CHICKEN IN STEAM WELL AT BACK OF KITCHEN BEING HOT HELD AT 88 DEG F. CHICKEN LEFTOVER FROM LUNCH RUSH. CA: ALL TCS FOODS BEING HOT HELD MUST BE HELD AT 135 DEG F OR ABOVE. COS- RICE RAPIDLY REHEATED TO 165 DEG F. SECOND PAN REMOVED. CHICKEN DISCARDED.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 925 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

SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK A LITTLE TOO STRONG. CA: INFORMED PIC THAT ACCEPTABLE RANGE FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIA BASED SANITIZER IS 150-400PPM. PERSON IN CHARGE DILUTED SANI TO 200PPM.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

FOOD SERVICE PERMIT NOT POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE MACHINE. SPOONS IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA STORED WITH LIP-PORTION FACING UP.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

WOODEN SUPPORT BEAMS (UNFINISHED) ON MOUNTED WIRE RACK ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

WALK IN COOLER DOOR NOT COMPLETELY SELF-CLOSING & MISSING SEAL ON BOTTOM.

Jun 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 886 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chips in metal container at front food service area are missing lid. CA: Informed PIC (person in charge) that all foods must be covered/sealed to protect from potential contamination.

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: Yes

Observed spots of black mold/mildew in ice chute of drink machine. CA: Informed PIC to clean more regularly to prevent mold growth.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Boxes of rice, pre-cut chips, & other foods on floor in dry storage/office area. Please keep on shelves/6" off floor.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wooden support beams on mounted wire rack above 3-compartment sink.

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

Gap under walk in cooler door. Please seal.

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

Ceiling tiles missing above hot water heater. Please seal all holes in walls/ceilings to prevent pest harborage.