Dos Palmas

3523 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Dos Palmas has five inspections in the public record. On Mar 5, 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.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

By comparison, the average Athens facility scores 88, putting Dos Palmas on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ground beef and shredded chicken in Walk-in cooler (WIC) that did not meet the requirements of the two stage cooling method. Temperatures were above 41F after 6 hours. Corrective action (CA): Foods must cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours not to exceed a total cooling time of more than 6 hours. Foods that exceed the two stage cooling time frame were voluntarily discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed inspection report posted in area that does not allow for a one-foot approach.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked spinach cooling at the bottom of make table. Spinach moved to ice bath during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Sep 26, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food worker preparing food with watch on. Watch removed during inspection.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed water pressure at bar hand wash sink not sufficient to wash hands. Corrective action (CA): Hand wash sinks must supply water at sufficient pressure to wash hands. Water pressure restored during inspection.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Nov 8, 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 quaternary ammonium compound (Quat) sanitizer concentration less than 150 ppm in cook line sanitizer bucket. Bucket not used during observation. Sanitizer bucket refilled during inspection. Quat concentration 200 ppm.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Mar 8, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed side dumpster door open. Door closed during inspection.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee drink stored beside container of salsa in reach-in cooler. Drink moved during inspection.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dos Palmas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dos Palmas on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Dos Palmas compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Dos Palmas most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Dos Palmas' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Dos Palmas 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 Dos Palmas 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 Dos Palmas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dos Palmas is inspected around three times per year on average.

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