Taqueria Tsunami

1791 Oconee Connector Ste 755, Athens, GA 30606

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Taqueria Tsunami appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Taqueria Tsunami was last inspected on Jan 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

The city-wide average sits at 88, which Taqueria Tsunami's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of food particles, grease, and/or debris accumulating on wire rack shelving of WIC. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Complete by 1/26/26.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of dust/debris on WIC ceiling, walls, condensate line, on expo/cookline fan, and on ceilings around ceiling vents. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Complete by 1/26/26.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed in use utensils in pan of cool water at prep top. Store utensils in food being served, in hot (135F) water or clean and dry. COS

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bar glasses in RIC sacked. Do not stack glassware. COS

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed WIC shelving lined with cardboard being reused. Do not reuse cardboard. Not durable or cleanable. Remove cardboard by 1/26/26.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: BAR HANDSINK HAD BUCKET AND FUNNEL IN IT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CA: HANDSINKS MUST REMAIN CLEAR AND UNBLOCKED AT ALL TIMES TO ENCOURAGE HAND WASHING. COS - ITEMS REMOVED

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: LEFT PREP TOP MAINTAINING BORDERLINE TEMPS

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Dec 17, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINEAPPLE STORED IN REACH IN FREEZER UNCOVERED. CA: ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED COVERED UNLESS ACTIVELY COOLING. COS - PIC COVERED FOOD.

511-6-1.04(4)(y)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP AT BAR STORED IN ICE CONTAINER

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE CUP USED AS SCOOP FOR SUGAR UNDER DRINK STATION

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

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

Inspector notes: CHEF BASE IN POOR REPAIR. DRAWERS HARD TO OPEN AND SHUT, GET STUCK OPEN. NEEDS REPAIRED OR REPLACED.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PALLET LINED WITH CARDBOARD USED AS STEP STOOL IN KITCHEN. DO NOT USE RAW WOOD AND DO NOT LINE ANYTHING WITH CARDBOARD. MAKE SURE ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES (NFCS) ARE NONABSORBENT, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

511-6-1.05(1)(i)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD, GREASE, AND GRIME ON TOP OF DISHWASHER.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: GROUT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN IN POOR REPAIR.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jun 25, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTH BUCKET ON PREP TABLE, MOVED TO LOWER RACK. BOTTLE OF CLEANING SPRAY ON BAR COOLER COUNTER. RELOCATED TO CHEMICAL RACK.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: GROUT IN POOR REPAIR. ESPECIALLY IN DISHWASHING AREA. REPEAT

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taqueria Tsunami last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taqueria Tsunami on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taqueria Tsunami?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Taqueria Tsunami.

How does Taqueria Tsunami compare to other restaurants in Athens?

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

Has Taqueria Tsunami's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taqueria Tsunami have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taqueria Tsunami 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 Taqueria Tsunami inspected?

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

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