Surcheros Fresh Mex

700 Baxter St Ste 100, Athens, GA 30605

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Surcheros Fresh Mex, the earliest from 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 21, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible”, showing up two times.

Among Athens restaurants, the typical score is 88; Surcheros Fresh Mex is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mops stored mop head down in service sink. Person in charge (PIC) hung mops inverted to dry during inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

Aug 4, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed lactic acid sanitizer at 3-compartment sink dispensing below manufacturer required concentration. Corrective action (CA): For sanitizing, lactic acid sanitizer concentration must meet manufacturer requirements. Person in charge (PIC) set-up 3-compartment sink sanitizing bowl with 50 ppm chlorine.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed single-service cups stored on countertop with no protective sleeve.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Jan 21, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed paper towel dispensers empty or not functional at both back kitchen hand sinks. Corrective action (CA): Paper towels must be supplied and accessible at all times. Paper towels supplied and dispensers fixed during inspection.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pink mold on non-food contact surface of ice chute on self-service soda fountain dispenser. Part removed and cleaned during inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed water and debris accumulation in bottom of ice scoop holder. Corrective action (CA): Ice scoop holders must be cleaned at least once every 24 hours. Ice scoop and holder washed, rinsed, and sanitized during inspection.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Jan 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Paper towel dispenser at front hand wash sink not operational. Corrective action (CA): Paper towels must be supplied and accessible at all hand wash sinks. Paper towel dispenser fixed during inspection.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surcheros Fresh Mex last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surcheros Fresh Mex on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surcheros Fresh Mex?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Surcheros Fresh Mex.

How does Surcheros Fresh Mex compare to other restaurants in Athens?

Surcheros Fresh Mex most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Athens average of 88.

Has Surcheros Fresh Mex's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Surcheros Fresh Mex have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Surcheros Fresh Mex 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 Surcheros Fresh Mex inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Surcheros Fresh Mex is inspected around two times per year on average.

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