Pancho's Tacos & Tequila
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
47
Score
Pancho's Tacos & Tequila, located at 675 Pulaski St Ste 100 in Athens, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on February 25, 2026. This inspection identified six major and three minor violations, including issues related to management knowledge, employee practices, and the availability of adequate handwashing facilities. Across its four recorded inspections, the establishment has consistently received high-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
6
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
6 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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Aug 25, 2025
Followup
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
50
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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Jun 10, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
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Violations — Feb 25, 2026 Inspection
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Person in charge (PIC) unable to produce signed employee health reporting agreements or other verifiable manner. CA: All employees on staff must be informed of their responsiblity to report symptoms and illnessess in a verifable manner. 1-2B form and roster left with PIC.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink on bottom shelf in storage shelf in main kitchen in reusable pink bottle. CA: Employee drinks in kitchen must be in a single-use disposable cup with a lid and straw. Drink removed from kitchen.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Bar hand sink blocked with soap detergent bottle. Hand sink between prep sinks blocked with bucket stored in sink and cart stored in front of it. CA: Hand sinks must not be used for storage and always remain fully accessible at all times. Items removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No soap supplied at 2 hand sinks in main kitchen. CA: Hand sinks must always be stocked with soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Hand sink closest to dish area not stocked with paper towels. CA: Hand sinks must always be stocked with paper towels. Paper towels restocked.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like growth on deflector plate of ice machine in main kitchen. CA: Ice machine must be cleaned and sanitized often enough to prevent mold growth.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Dining tables currently being cleaned after use with degreaser, not an approved sanitizer for final step on dining tables. CA: Dining tables must be cleaned with a food contact service approved sanitizer approved for sanitizing against norovirus. Also cleaned using unapproved methods - spray bottle and reusable towel. CA: Dining tables must be sanitized using approved methods, including spray bottle with disposable towel (paper towel).
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: No consumer notification for major food allergens used as ingredients in unpackaged foods in establishment as required. Allergen handout emailed to owner again.
511-6-1.04(7)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Scoop in bulk spice and bulk sugar stored with handle touching product. Bowl used as scoop in rice on steam table.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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