Los Reyes Restaurant

5375 Jefferson Rd Ste 200, Athens, GA 30607
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Los Reyes Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2024. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “proper date marking and disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Los Reyes Restaurant's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in walk-in cooler (WIC) not labeled with a discard date. Corrective action (CA): RTE foods held longer than 24 hours must be marked with a discard date that does not exceed 7 days, including the day of preparation. Discard date added to RTE foods during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat (RTE) foods in walk-in cooler (WIC) not labeled with a discard date. Corrective action (CA): RTE foods held longer than 24 hours must be marked with a discard date that does not exceed 7 days, including the day of preparation. Discard date added to RTE foods during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report not posted behind counter, not allowing for a 1-foot approach.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
78
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several items past recorded discard date on handwritten date labels. Items disposed. COS
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At time of arrival for routine inspection, no PIC designated or reported onsite. Facility shall have a PIC (Person in Charge) at all time facility is operating. COS>
511-6-1.03(2)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No uniform date marking being used. Unable to be certain of prep date or discard dates as explained onsite. Fresh juices and prepped tomatoes with potential past discard dates disposed. COS. IF color coded day labels are to be used, use day label as prep date and add +6 to prep date for 7 day discard date.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed bar glasses stored stacked and wet, and staff cloth drying bar cups and glasses. Stack bar class to allow full air drying. "Buffing" copper cups with clean towel is allowed.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed clean tableware stored exposed, upright and inverted. Keep clean tableware inverted or covered.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
64
Jan 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium compound (QAC) sanitizer concentration less than 2200ppm in kitchen 3-compartment sink. Corrective action (CA): QAC sanitizer concentration must be between 200-400ppm or according to manufacturer specifications. QAC sanitizer concentration in kitchen 3-compartment sink adjusted to 200ppm during inspection.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handle of ice scoop in contact with ice during inspection. Scoop removed and taken to warewash area during inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
86
Sep 11, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Reyes Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Reyes Restaurant on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Reyes Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Reyes Restaurant.

How does Los Reyes Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Los Reyes Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Los Reyes Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Reyes Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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