Augusta, Richmond County

SURCHEROS FRESH MEX - AUGUSTA

2907 WASHINGTON RD STE 402 AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food
Latest score
96
Jan 13, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing watch during active food preparation. C/a: Refrain from jewelry during food prep outside of a plain band ring during food prep.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop left stored in sugar and chip salt containers. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 893 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw steak stored in WIC without any labeling. Observed seasoning container on front line without any labeling. Observed salad shells with use by date 7/26/25 on front line. Repeat violation. C/a: Label all food in storage. Discard of items past their labeled use by date.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed excessive gnat and fly presence throughout back prep area. C/a: Determine a suitable method to deter pest presence. Try to keep doors connecting to outside closed if possible.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet nesting of stacked containers in back prep area. Repeat violation. C/a: Allow dishes to properly air dry prior to stacking.

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 905 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed containers with no labeling on front line. C/a: Label all containers holding food product.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee wearing gold bracelet during active food prep. C/a: Refrain from jewelry during food prep outside of a plain band ring.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed scoops left inside multiple containers. Repeat violation. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of stacked dishes. C/a: Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris around dumpster. Observed no drain plug. C/a: Clean area around dumpster. Obtain new drain plug.

Aug 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

Observed build up along corners of ice machine. C/a: Clean food contact surfaces regularly.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed scoops stored in powered sugar and seasoning containers. Corrected on site. Repeat violation. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 992 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop stored in taco seasoning. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of stacked dishes. C/a: Allow dishes to air dry prior to stacking.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.