Cantina Locale

2803 Wrightsboro Rd Ste 20, Augusta, GA 30909

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Cantina Locale five times, with records going back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surfaces” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Restaurants in Augusta average 89, so Cantina Locale trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 10, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

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

511-6-1.05(2)(k)

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

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

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

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

511-6-1.04(4)(r)

Aug 1, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

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

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(6)(m)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: 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

511-6-1.04(7)(c)

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

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

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 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.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Oct 31, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: 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

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

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

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jan 11, 2024

Followup

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cantina Locale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cantina Locale on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cantina Locale?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cantina Locale.

How does Cantina Locale compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

Cantina Locale most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has Cantina Locale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cantina Locale have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Cantina Locale means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Cantina Locale inspected?

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

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