Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2

2455 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30606

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2 stretching back to 2025. Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2 was last inspected on Mar 3, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

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

Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Athens facility scores 88, putting Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2 on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

6 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink at cook line coming apart from wall. Reseal to wall.

511-6-1.05(4)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple bins with cracked rims/edges on clean dish shelf in kitchen.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed sugar and cinnamon sugar in bulk containers without labels. Observed oil and water in working containers at the grill without labels.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed queso cooling in deep containers grater than 6" of product. Recommend no more than 3-4" of product for cooling. COS - Queso poured into large, thin containers and observed proper cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle touching beans in dry beans container. Observed tongs stored below waist level subject to contact with pant legs.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored in grocery bag in walk-in freezer.

511-6-1.05(1)(j)

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

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

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed build up of mold-like substance in ice machine. CA: Clean and sanitize ice machine frequently enough to preclude growth.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed household RAID in establishment. CA: All pest control substances must be administered by a professional. COS: PIC discarded RAID.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets in use with 0 ppm concentration of quaternary ammonium sanitizer. CA: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer must be maintained at concentration range specified by manufacturer. COS: PIC mixed new sanitizer buckets with correct sanitizer concentration.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed multiple uncovered plastic bins of raw meat under kitchen make table. CA: All foods must be covered unless in active cooling. COS: Person in charge (PIC) covered items .

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed bowl used as scoop in bulk chicken Boullion powder, and scoop handle touching sugar in bulk container in dry storage area. COS: Scoop handle moved out of sugar, and bowl replaced with scoop.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed multiple dead flies behind bar.

511-6-1.07(5)(l)

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer in dish machine dispensed at a concentration less than 50ppm. Corrective action (CA): Chlorine sanitizer shall be maintained at a concentration of 50-100ppm. Sanitizer bucket exchanged and line primed. Dispensing at 50ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Cooked steak observed cooling by unapproved methods (cooling in top of make table). Cool in walk-in cooler (WIC) until 41F before placing in make table for cold holding. Steak moved to WIC to finish cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tiles. Observed mold growth on wall under 4-compartment sink.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2.

How does Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2 compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2 have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Sr. Sol Mexican Restaurant #2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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