Athens, Clarke County

Agua Linda Mexican Restaurant

1376 PRINCE AVE ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Feb 24, 2026

City

Athens

County

Clarke

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Feb 24, 2026

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple metal and plastic bins stacked wet on clean dish shelf. Allow to sir-dry before stacking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cardboard used as shelf liner on prep table shelves in back kitchen.

Sep 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Multiple cutting boards on dry rack heavily marked.

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Ice scoop in upstairs ice bin has handle touching ice. Scoop removed.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cutting boards throughout establishment heavily marked.

Aug 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods stored uncovered in prep freezer. Corrective action (CA): Food must be covered when stored in coolers unless actively cooling. Lids added to cover foods.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Both upstairs and downstairs ice machines have buildup of mold. Corrective action (CA): Have machines cleaned more frequently and thoroughly to prevent buildup.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Light gaps at the bottom of all outside doors - including stairway doors and upstairs porch allowing for potential pest entry. Have door seals replaced.

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Light gaps on both sides of stairwell doors and on porch entry door- replace door seal -potential pest entry

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Handle of ice scoop buried in iced -scoop handle removed from ice

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Reach In Cooler in upstairs service area not holding temperature, Make table 1 lids not secured to table and handle on lid is loose