Augusta, Richmond County

CANTINA LOCALE

2803 WRIGHTSBORO RD STE 20 AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food

Latest score

Feb 10, 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.

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 904 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 bottle of simple syrup and a stirrer in ice for drink at var. C/A - do not put drinks in ice for glasses. COS - manager replaced ice.

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 black build up in ice machine. C/A - clean more frequently to avoid build up. COS - manager cleaned ice machine.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(k) - temperature measuring device (tmd), food - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no thermometers in any of the coolers. C/A - have thermometers in all coolers.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food stored on floor in kitchen. C/A - have all food stored at least 6 inches above floor.

Aug 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(m) - mechanical warewashing, sanitization pressure(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dish machine not properly sanitizing dishes. C/A - fill 3rd compartment of 3 compartment sink with sanitizer to wash wash/rinse/sanitize and have unit serviced. COS - manager had 3 compartment sink prepped and called service for dish machine.

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 food debris on can opener and nacho dispenser where it could contaminate food.
C/A - clean to prevent build up more frequently. COS - employee cleaned can opener and nacho dispenser.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bags in reach in freezer and bottles of sauce not properly labelled and dated C/A - when removing food from original container or prepping, label with common name of food and transfer disposal date or date for 7 days from prep day

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed meat in prep sink left sitting in it to thaw.
C/A - thaw by running cool running water over TCS foods. COS - manager started running water over meat.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee drinking from bottle of water. C/A - employees should drink from cups with sealed lids and straws to prevent accidental hand contamination.

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 waitress scooping ice with a cup C/A - use ice scoop to prevent accidental hand contact with ice COS - waitress switched to scoop to finish getting ice.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed pans stacked while still wet. C/A - allow pans to air dry before stacking COS - employee started stacking pans so they could air dry.

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed cups being used as scoops in sugar. C/A - use scoops with handles and store scoops outside container to prevent hand contact with food

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 pans stacked while still wet. C/A - allow all pans and other dish to air dry before stacking

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed small black stains on non-food surface of ice machine. C/A - clean more thoroughly to remove stains.

Jan 11, 2024

Followup

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 736 violations

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

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed expired beef being held in WIC. C/A All foods must be maintained in good condition.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed handwashing sink being blocked by large container of sugar. C/A All hand washing sinks must be accessible at all times.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a lot of buildup accumulation on baffle inside the ice machine. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cleaning product stored next hand washing sinks. C/A: Cleaning product needs to be stored separately in one location.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cleaning towels soiled sitting on prep-top. C/A: Ensure sanitizer buckets are being properly used to store used towels.

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 scoops being stored in containers. C/A Scoops must be stored outside of containers.

Jun 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a box of lettuce stored on the floor of walk in cooler. C/A: All food must be stored 6 inches above the floor.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a lot of buildup accumulation on baffle inside the ice machine. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.