ATHENS, Oconee County

FRESHER BRANDS ATHENS II, LLC DBA SURCHEROS FRESH MEX

1850 EPPS BRIDGE PKWY STE 321A ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Aug 13, 2025

City

ATHENS

County

Oconee

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.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 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

Observed significant gap between rear door and threshold. Repair or replace door sweep to provide a protected opening to outside.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed to go cups stacked too high in dispenser exposing several cups to potential splash. Do not over fill dispenser. Only bottom of top cup shall be exposed. COS.

Jan 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

SOAP DISPENSER IN MEN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING, UNABLE TO GET SOAP. CA: ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE STOCKED WITH SOAP TO ENCOURAGE HANDWASHING.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

NO ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS IN ESTABLISHMENT. CA: ESTABLISHMENT MUST HAVE EITHER A BODILY FLUID CLEANUP KIT OR RESPONSE PROCEDURES FROM THE CDC + PROPER DISINFECTANT ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. COS - GAVE PIC CDC RESPONSE PROCEDURES POSTER TO PUT IN KITCHEN.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

SANITIZER FRESHLY MADE TO BE CHECKED WAS LOW (USING LACTIC ACID, WAS BETWEEN 0-452 PPM LACTIC ACID). CA: WHEN USING LACTIC ACID ENSURE IT IS BETWEEN 704 - 1875 PPM LACTIC ACID. CALL ECOLAB TO SERVICE.

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: Yes

ICE DISPENSER AT DRINK MACHINE HAS MOLD. CA: CLEAN AT A HIGHER FREQUENCY TO PREVENT MOLD BUILD UP.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of mold like substance on ice machine slash plate and edges of drink fountain ice chute. Clean and sanitize food contact surface sat a frequency to prevent accumulations. Staff assigned.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulations of food particles and grease/oils on wire rack shelving in prep area and WIC. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed clear storage containers washed, rinsed and sanitized but not allowed to air dry prior to nesting. Separated and allowed to air dry before nesting containers.

Feb 29, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.