Barberitos - Prince

1180 Prince Ave, Athens, GA 30606

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Barberitos - Prince stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 24, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Athens average 88, so Barberitos - Prince trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster doors left open.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed area around dumpster had piled up debris.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a container of salt without a label on a bottom shelf in the back storage area. Person in charge (PIC) labeled the salt container.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Obsered worker wearing a watch while prepping food at front service line. Worker removed watch and washed hands.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) not performing duties in ensuring temperatures are being logged for after-hours "key drop" deliveries. Corrective action: PIC shall ensure temp logs are being left by delivery company for key drop deliveries.

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

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

Inspector notes: 0 ppm quat ammonia sanitizer measured in 3-compartment sink and wiping cloth buckets. Corrective action: QA sanitizer shall be maintained at a concentration of 200-400 ppm. PIC remixed sanitizer.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed black beans cooking on induction plate on back prep table without a vent hood. Beans are to be cooked under the vent hood as required.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food debris observed on produce dicer stored on clean equipment shelf. Corrective action: Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch, and free of food debris, grease, dust, etc. Person in charge (PIC) moved dicer to warewashing sink for cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water faucet handle loose and spinning at back handwash sink; not turning on faucet. PIC tightened faucet handle.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of grime/debris on shelving in walk-in cooler. Observed buildup of dust on fan guards in walk-in cooler.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed beans cooking on induction plate on back prep table without a vent hood. Beans shall be cooked under the vent hood.

511-6-1.05(2)(n)

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Hot water supply turned off at both handwash sinks. Keep handsinks supplied with hot water at all times. Hot water supplied turned on.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Barberitos - Prince last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Barberitos - Prince on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Barberitos - Prince?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barberitos - Prince.

How does Barberitos - Prince compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Barberitos - Prince most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Barberitos - Prince's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Barberitos - Prince have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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