ATHENS, Oconee County

TAQUERIA TSUNAMI

1791 OCONEE CONNECTOR STE 755 ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Jan 12, 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.

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 975 violations

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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 in use utensils in pan of cool water at prep top. Store utensils in food being served, in hot (135F) water or clean and dry. COS

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed bar glasses in RIC sacked. Do not stack glassware. COS

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed WIC shelving lined with cardboard being reused. Do not reuse cardboard. Not durable or cleanable. Remove cardboard by 1/26/26.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of food particles, grease, and/or debris accumulating on wire rack shelving of WIC. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Complete by 1/26/26.

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

Observed accumulations of dust/debris on WIC ceiling, walls, condensate line, on expo/cookline fan, and on ceilings around ceiling vents. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Complete by 1/26/26.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 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

BAR HANDSINK HAD BUCKET AND FUNNEL IN IT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CA: HANDSINKS MUST REMAIN CLEAR AND UNBLOCKED AT ALL TIMES TO ENCOURAGE HAND WASHING. COS - ITEMS REMOVED

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

LEFT PREP TOP MAINTAINING BORDERLINE TEMPS

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 927 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(y) - outdoor cooking(p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED PINEAPPLE STORED IN REACH IN FREEZER UNCOVERED. CA: ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED COVERED UNLESS ACTIVELY COOLING. COS - PIC COVERED FOOD.

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 AT BAR STORED IN ICE CONTAINER

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 SINGLE-SERVICE CUP USED AS SCOOP FOR SUGAR UNDER DRINK STATION

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

CHEF BASE IN POOR REPAIR. DRAWERS HARD TO OPEN AND SHUT, GET STUCK OPEN. NEEDS REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD PALLET LINED WITH CARDBOARD USED AS STEP STOOL IN KITCHEN. DO NOT USE RAW WOOD AND DO NOT LINE ANYTHING WITH CARDBOARD. MAKE SURE ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (NFCS) ARE NONABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD, GREASE, AND GRIME ON TOP OF DISHWASHER.

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

GROUT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

WIPING CLOTH BUCKET ON PREP TABLE, MOVED TO LOWER RACK. BOTTLE OF CLEANING SPRAY ON BAR COOLER COUNTER. RELOCATED TO CHEMICAL RACK.

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

GROUT IN POOR REPAIR. ESPECIALLY IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPEAT

Dec 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hair restraint not worn while preparing food.

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 at both cooler drawers in poor repair. Repeat code provision violation.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Excess grease buildup at hood vents.

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

Hole in wall in office. Repeat violation.