Watkinsville, Oconee County

BARBERITOS

2 SOUTH MAIN ST STE 105 WATKINSVILLE, GA 30677

Food

Latest score

Nov 6, 2025

City

Watkinsville

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.

Nov 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 984 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-durable material covering (shelf liner) on prep table shelf. Remove shelf liner and clean shelf by 11/26/25.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of rust, oils and/or debris on lower shelves of prep + steam tables. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 11/26/25.

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 grease, oils, dust and/or debris on ceiling vents, hood frame, ceiling on sides of hood, floors along base and cove base tiles. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 11/26/25. Replace missing ceiling tile over WIC by 11/26/25.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop/mop head in mod sink. Hang mops to fully dry after cleaning.

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 7411 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 observed at above 41 F in WIC. CA: All TCS foods must be held at 41 F or below for cold holding. COS: PIC discarded all out of temperature food held beyond 4 hours, and any within the 4 hour window were transferred to a working cooler.

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 brown rice being hot held in rice cooker at below 135 F. CA: All TCS foods must be held at 135 F or above for hot holding. COS: PIC discarded rice.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No manager on duty present at beginning of inspection.

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: No

Temperature logs on walk in cooler (WIC) state that the temperatures have been above 41 F for at least 5 consecutive days. CA: There must be a designated person in charge with knowledge of food safety rules at all times, with complete managerial control.

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 drinks stored in reach in cooler (RIC) beside churro bites, above and next to food on dry storage shelves with no lid or straw and stored on prep surface touching single service bowls/plates. COS: Person in charge (PIC) moved drinks to appropriate location.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Hand sinks in kitchen not supplied with soap. CA: Hand sinks must be supplied at all times with soap and drying provision.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed in use sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm chlorine concentration. CA: Chlorine sanitizer should be maintained at a range of 50-100ppm.

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 like growth in ice chute of drink dispenser in dining room. CA: Clean ice chute frequently enough to preclude growth.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple wet cloths on prep surfaces throughout kitchen and not in sanitizer buckets.

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

WIC found to be unable to cold hold TCS food at 41 F or below; Not in good repair.

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 plastic and metal bins stacked wet on dry dish shelf.

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WEARING GLOVES ANSWER PHONE, HOLD PHONE, AND AFTER USING PHONE RESUME PREP WORK WITH NO GLOVE CHANGE OR HANDWASHING OCCURING. CA: EMPLOYEES MUST REWASH HANDS AFTER PARTICIPATING IN ANY ACTIVITY THAT COULD CONTAMINATE HANDS. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO RE-ENTERING KITCHEN FROM RESTROOM, AFTER HANDLING RAW FOODS, AFTER CHANGING TASKS, AFTER USING A PHONE, AND ANY OTHER TYPES OF CONTAMINATION EVENTS NOT LISTED.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 844 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: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN OVER FISH IN WALK IN COOLER. CA: FOODS WITH A HIGHER COOK TEMP MUST BE STORED BELOW FOODS WITH A LOWER COOK TEMP. COS - FISH MOVED TO AN AREA NOT BELOW RAW CHICKEN.

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 HANDSINK NEXT TO THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK BLOCKED WITH CONTAINER IN HANDSINK. CA: A HANDSINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. COS: CONTAINER MOVED TO DIFFERENT LOCATION

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 SCOOP WITHOUT HANDLE BEING USED TO SCOOP RICE

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

SINGLE-SERVICE CUPS STORED WITHOUT LINER. SINGLE SERVICE SALSA CONTAINERS AT SALSA STATION NOT STORED INVERTED.

Jun 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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: NoRepeat: No

Raw chicken over fish & beef in walk in cooler.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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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

Observed accumulation of mold like substance on interior of ice chute at drink station. Clean and sanitize ice chute. Staff assigned.

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 unlabeled bulk food (sugar) container. Label all food containers with common name of product unless original container.

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 damaged dice knives with portions of metallic blades loose and hanging out of housing. Replace damaged blade sets with new durable blade sets. Correct by 12/22/23. Do not use damaged sets.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of grease, oils, and/or debris on cook line equipment (tops, sides, controls and utility lines). Clean at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) - cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Need to clean men's room toilet (especially Base) and hand sink. Need to repair leak at men's room flab valve or fill line. Complete by 12/22/23.

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 grease, oils, splash and/or debris on floors under equipment and storage shelves. Need to raise lower mop room shelf to aid cleaning. Clean surfaces to prevent accumulations by 12/22/23.