Cali N Tito's
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
95
Score
Cali N Tito's appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2024. On Mar 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Restaurants in Athens average 88, so Cali N Tito's is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Boxes of single-use cups & to-go plates stored on floor behind outdoor cashier station. Person in charge (PIC) moved boxes onto shelf.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
95
Aug 26, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a plastic bin and plastic bucket of cooked chicken wings dated 8/25/25 (yesterday) at above 41 F in the walk-in cooler (WIC). CA: All time/ temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be at held 41 F or below for cold holding. COS: Person in charge (PIC) discarded all out of temperature food.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plastic bin with soap and water in it in hand sink at back of kitchen. CA: Hand sinks are to be used for no other purpose other than handwashing. COS: plastic bin was removed from hand sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken wings stored in tightly tied up plastic bags within deep plastic containers. PIC advised to be sure that all cooling TCS food reaches 41 F or below before covering or storing in deep containers.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
74
Jul 29, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken and raw pork stored over ready-to-eat (RTE) pinto beans in walk-in cooler (WIC). Corrective action (CA): Correct cooler storage order must be maintained at all times with no raw poultry or meat over RTE foods. Person in charge (PIC) rearranged WIC to correct order. PIC was provided with storage order poster for reference.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held above 41F in kitchen make table. Also observed very deep containers of cooked chicken wings and yucca in WIC held above 41F. CA: All TCS foods must be held at 41F or below for cold holding. PIC discarded all out of temperature items. PIC called for service on the make table.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken being hot held on grill below 135F. CA: All TCS foods must be held at 135F or above for hot holding. PIC discarded out of temperature foods.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no sanitizer strips available to test sanitizer concentration at 3-compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium concentration in 3-compartment sink at 0ppm. CA: Quaternary ammonium concentration must be between 150-400 ppm. PIC remade sanitizer water to reach the minimum of 150 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed deep plastic bulk containers in WIC used to hold food for cooling from previous day. PIC advised to use shallow uncovered pans for cooling.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Kitchen make table unable to maintain TCS foods at 41F or below; not in good repair. PIC advised to use table to cold hold TCS foods until repaired and Health Department sign off.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
47
Mar 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium concentration in 3-compartment sink at 0ppm. CA: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer shall have a concentration between 150-400ppm. Person in charge (PIC) remade sanitizer in 3-comp sink to reach concentration of 150ppm quaternary ammonium.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Dining tables sanitized using one bucket method. CA: Dining tables shall be sanitized using either two bucket method or sanitizer spray with single-use paper towels.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple foods (raw fish, pineapple, etc.) stored in prep coolers without a cover. CA: Unless actively cooling, all food must be stored covered to prevent contamination. COS: Lids added.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
78
Oct 15, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef, queso, and lettuce held in walk-in cooler (WIC) above 41F (45F). CA: All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must be held at 41F or below for cold holding. All TCS foods determined to be held at 45F or below were changed to 7-day discard date and moved to different coolers. TCS foods that were determined to be held for longer than 4 days were discarded. PIC made service call for WIC during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed mold in ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize ice machine frequently enough to preclude mold growth. PIC burned ice in ice machine and cleaned/sanitized machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink at 0 ppm quaternary ammonium. Corrective action (CA): Sanitizer in 3-compartment sink must contain a concentration between 150-400 ppm quaternary ammonium. Person in charge (PIC) added more quaternary ammonium compound in 3-compartment sink to reach concentration of 150 ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Dining tables and kitchen table tops sanitized using single bucket method. CA: Table tops must be sanitized using a two step method in which one cloth, rinsed in sanitizing solution is used to clean food debris from the surface and a second cloth in separate sanitizing solution is used to rinse. PIC added additional bucket for sanitizing tabletops.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed employee not sanitizing thermometer before use. CA: Food temperature measuring devices must be sanitized before use.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: WIC unable to maintain foods at 41F or below. Bottom right corner of WIC not in good repair. PIC made service call for WIC during inspection.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
55
Mar 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Employee observed using back handwashing sink to dump sani-bucket. Corrective action (CA): Handwashing sinks should only be used for handwashing - not dumping.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Cardboard used as flooring in both walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
511-6-1.07(2)(e)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Multiple containers wet stacked on shelf over 3-compartment sink. Allow to air-dry fully before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cali N Tito's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cali N Tito's on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cali N Tito's?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Cali N Tito's.
How does Cali N Tito's compare to other restaurants in Athens?
Cali N Tito's most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Athens average of 88.
Has Cali N Tito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cali N Tito's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cali N Tito's 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 Cali N Tito's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cali N Tito's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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