San Angel Cocina-Cantina

2226 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30606

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at San Angel Cocina-Cantina, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “utensils, equipment and linens”, showing up five times.

Among Athens restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple pans and cups stacked wet on clean dish shelf.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed ice buildup on walk-in freezer door and on floor.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Light gaps visible on bottom of back door.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Aug 5, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wet cloth stored on make table cutting board, not placed in buckets between uses to maintain sanitizer concentration.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Cup used as scoop in bulk spices with no handle.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Stack of single-service foil bowls stored facing up on shelf over steam table. Store covered or inverted.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Light gaps on back exterior door in kitchen along bottom allowing potential pest entry.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items (beans, queso, pork) held at temperature below 135F in hot cabinet. Corrective action (CA): All TCS foods must be held at 135F or above for hot holding. Items determined to be out of temperature for <2 hours; foods were reheated to 165F or above and placed back in hot cabinet.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed quaternary ammonium concentration in sanitizer spray >400ppm. CA: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer shall have a concentration between 150-400ppm. Person in charge (PIC) diluted sanitizer spray to concentration of ~300ppm quaternary ammonium.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Several stacks of drink glasses stacked wet in kitchen and upstairs bar. Allow to fully air-dry before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Jul 9, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

5-2 - consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods

Inspector notes: Consumer advisory on menu incorrect for raw and cooked to order/undercooked items - disclosure is incorrect for both. CA: Reminder statement and disclosure must be present and correct on menus. Person in charge (PIC) to email menu for approval prior to reprint.

511-6-1-.04(7)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Plates and bowls on shelf next to steam table not covered or inverted to protect from contamination.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Single-use containers not covered or inverted on shelf over steam table. PIC inverted items - COS.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Ice build-up on walk-in freezer door and door jamb.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Mar 15, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was San Angel Cocina-Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at San Angel Cocina-Cantina on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at San Angel Cocina-Cantina?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at San Angel Cocina-Cantina.

How does San Angel Cocina-Cantina compare to other restaurants in Athens?

San Angel Cocina-Cantina most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Athens average of 88.

Has San Angel Cocina-Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at San Angel Cocina-Cantina have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at San Angel Cocina-Cantina 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 San Angel Cocina-Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, San Angel Cocina-Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.

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