Barberitos

5592 Whitesville Rd Unit K, Columbus, GA 31904
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Barberitos has been inspected five times since 2024. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 94, which Barberitos' 78 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed three one-gallon plastic containers of milk with the expiration date of 2/20/2026. Rule: Expired Foods. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. P Corrective Action: PIC disposed of milk.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food service employee preparing food without hair restraint. Rule: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. Corrective Action: Food service employee donned a hair net.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food service employee in front food service area drinking beverage from a plastic cup single service. Rule: 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. Corrective Action: Food service employee placed secured lid on single service cup and inserted straw.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
78
Aug 21, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic container in hand sink in front area. Observed cleaning pad and other items in hand sink in back area. Rule: 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf Corrective Action: PIC removed all items from hand sinks.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
90
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed diced tomatoes with prep-date of 2/10 in walk-in cooler at temperature of 44 degrees F. Rule: (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P Corrective Action: PIC discarded tomatoes.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Aug 8, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen without soap or paper towels. Rule: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: Hand Drying Provision.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed facility without CFSM certificate available during inspection. Rule: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment Corrective Action: PIC will obtain certificate for course completed this year. Will notify Health Authority when it is posted in facility.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen without soap or paper towels. Rule: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed facility without chemical test strips. Rule: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
67
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth stored in red bucket. Observed sanitizer concentration near 0ppm. Rule: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n) Corrective Action: PIC discarded liquid and replaced with sanitizer (quaternary ammonia) at at concentration of 200ppm.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barberitos last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barberitos on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Barberitos compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Barberitos most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.

Has Barberitos' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Barberitos have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Barberitos means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Barberitos inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Barberitos is inspected around two times per year on average.