Dec 18, 2025
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Quitman, Brooks County
El Mezoquital
216 S SOUTH COURT ST STE C QUITMAN, GA 31643
Food
Latest score
100
Dec 18, 2025
City
Quitman
County
Brooks
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.
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
Score: 873 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed raw shell eggs being stored over ready to eat foods. COS CFSM moved eggs to proper shelf. No apparent contamination.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Main kitchen handwashing sink was not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employee use. COS CFSM removed equipment blocking sink and removed items inside it.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Hot water turned off in guest restroom. CTM Fix any issues and turn it back on.
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
Score: 962 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
No hand soap observed at the main hand wash sink in kitchen. COS Soap added by owner.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
No hand drying provisions at the main hand wash sink in kitchen. COS towels added by owner.
May 15, 2024
Followup
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
May 14, 2024
Routine
Score: 679 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef in RIC. COS CFSM restacked foods in their proper order and added a posted listing the proper selves foods need to be store when in a RIC. All foods were covered and no cross contamination was noted.
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)
9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed TCS foods being stacked in two layers on the stove. Layer one was in temp and layer two was out of temp. COS: TCS foods that were out of temp were discarded.
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Person in charge was unable to demonstrate knowledge; could not respond correctly to the questions as they related to the food service operations conducted at the establishment. COS: Inspector conducted on-site training with the PIC/CFSM prior to reopening.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
No hand soap was observed at either the main kitchen hand wash sink or the bathroom hand wash sink. COS Owner added hand soap to both sinks.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(c) - handwashing aids & devices, use restrictions (c)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed a dirty knife and food particles in the bottom of the main kitchen hand wash sink. COS CFSM removed knife and W/R/S the hand wash sink.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Main kitchen hand wash sink was blocked by soda boxes and a drink cooler placed in such a way that it was difficult to wash hands. COS Owner moved the boxes and relocated the drink cooler.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed in use tongs being store on the side of a waste can. COS CFSM removed tongs from service and properly W/R/S
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed meat slicer encrusted with old dry meat particles. COS Owner removed meat slicer from facility as it was rarely used.
11C - approved thawing methods used
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed spare ribs being thawed on the counter. COS Ribs were moved to the cooler.
Mar 12, 2024
Initial
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.