Barberitos
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
82
Score
Barberitos has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 90, which Barberitos' 82 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed mop/mop head in mod sink. Hang mops to fully dry after cleaning.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed non-durable material covering (shelf liner) on prep table shelf. Remove shelf liner and clean shelf by 11/26/25.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
82
Sep 26, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hand sinks in kitchen not supplied with soap. CA: Hand sinks must be supplied at all times with soap and drying provision.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed in use sanitizer buckets at 0 ppm chlorine concentration. CA: Chlorine sanitizer should be maintained at a range of 50-100ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like growth in ice chute of drink dispenser in dining room. CA: Clean ice chute frequently enough to preclude growth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: No manager on duty present at beginning of inspection.
511-6-1.03(2)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Multiple wet cloths on prep surfaces throughout kitchen and not in sanitizer buckets.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed plastic and metal bins stacked wet on dry dish shelf.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: WIC found to be unable to cold hold TCS food at 41 F or below; Not in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
37
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
86
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP WITHOUT HANDLE BEING USED TO SCOOP RICE
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: SINGLE-SERVICE CUPS STORED WITHOUT LINER. SINGLE SERVICE SALSA CONTAINERS AT SALSA STATION NOT STORED INVERTED.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
70
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Raw chicken over fish & beef in walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Barberitos last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Barberitos on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Barberitos?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Barberitos.
How does Barberitos compare to other restaurants in Watkinsville?
Barberitos most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Watkinsville average of 90.
Has Barberitos' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Barberitos have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six 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.
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