Augusta, Richmond County

SENOR BIRDS TACOS & TEQUILA BAR AUGUSTA

1167 BROAD ST AUGUSTA, GA 30901

Food

Latest score

Jan 30, 2026

City

Augusta

County

Richmond

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 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw shrimp thawing in room temperature water on prep table. C/A: Use appropriate thawing methods (coolers and 70 degrees Fahrenheit running water).

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed employees' personal items stored on top of cooler, inside cooler, and on shelves above in food prep area. C/A: Store employees' belongings in a designated area.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed container of raw shrimp and shrimp base stored on floor in kitchen. C/A: Store food at least 6" off of the floor.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed bowl stored inside sugar and flour. C/A: Do not use bowls as scoops. Store scoops with handle outside of food product itself.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet nesting of clean, stacked dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.

Sep 4, 2025

Followup

Score: 925 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees' drinks and personal items stored on surfaces next to food in kitchen. COS- items were moved to designated area C/A: Store employees' belongings in a designated area.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several flies throughout establishment. C/A: Find an appropriate method to deter flies. Consult with a licensed pest control.

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 bowl stored inside container of sugar. C/A: Do not use bowls as scoops. Store scoops with handle outside of food product itself.

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 forks stored with food contact surface exposed in dishwashing area. C/A: Store silverware with handles up.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of clean, stacked dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 765 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(e) - package integrity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several dented cans stored in main kitchen. C/A: Do not accept dented cans.

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 fish stored next to raw chicken and raw steak on rack in walk-in-cooler. Observed lettuce stored next to raw beef on rack in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Store raw animal foods based on minimum cook temperatures.

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 cooked rice stored on prep table cooling at room temperature. C/A: Use appropriate cooling methods.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature on prep table. C/A: Use appropriate thawing methods.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several flies throughout establishment. C/A: Find an appropriate method to deter flies. Consult with a licensed pest control.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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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 several items in RIC stored with prep dates but no discard by dates. C/a: Label all food in storage appropriately.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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: No

Observed several items in RIC stored with prep dates but no discard by dates. C/a: Label all food in storage appropriately.

Apr 23, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.