Statesboro, Bulloch County

Azul Tex-Mex Express

408 S MAIN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458

Food
Latest score
91
Dec 11, 2025
City
Statesboro
County
Bulloch
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed meats hot holding less than 135F COS meats reheated above 165F

Apr 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed items cooling stacked in reach in cooler with tight fitting lids. Cooling is a two-step process for cooked foods temperature must drop from cooking temp to 70F within two hours before placing in cooler to cool from 70F to 41F within an additional four hours. For items prepared at room temp the first step is skipped and just the 4 hour time to get food down below 41F. To speed up cooling try using ice bath and stir method, water must be added to ice bath, shallow containers, or use freezer (still leave uncovered.) When in ice bath, lids should not be placed and items should not be stacked. Monitor temperatures to assure foods are cooling within the regulated times.

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 824 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed meats hot holding less than 135F COS meats reheated above 165F

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed items cooling stacked in reach in cooler with tight fitting lids. Cooling is a two-step process for cooked foods temperature must drop from cooking temp to 70F within two hours before placing in cooler to cool from 70F to 41F within an additional four hours. For items prepared at room temp the first step is skipped and just the 4 hour time to get food down below 41F. To speed up cooling try using ice bath and stir method, water must be added to ice bath, shallow containers, or use freezer. When in ice bath, lids should not be placed and items should not be stacked.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Not enough capacity for hot holding. Once something is cooked it must be either held above 135F or properly cooled to below 41 for cold holding.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in the kitchen.

May 17, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed meats hot holding less than 135F. COS meats reheated above 165F

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed items cooling stacked in reach in cooler with tight fitting lids. Cooling is a two-step process for cooked foods temperature must drop from cooking temp to 70F within two hours before placing in cooler to cool from 70F to 41F within an additional four hours. For items prepared at room temp the first step is skipped and just the 4 hour time to get food down below 41F. To speed up cooling try using ice bath and stir method, shallow containers, or use freezer.

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: NoRepeat: No

All carryout items must be stored 6 inches above floor.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Walls, floor, ceiling must be constructed of smooth, easily cleanable finish.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(i) - light bulbs, protective shielding (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

All light bulbs must have protective sheathing or shielding or be made from not shatterable material.

Nov 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled cut mixed vegetables in cooler. All containers must be labeled with common name and prep/discard date

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pico improperly cooling in container with tight lid. Cos uncovered and to cool properly.

Nov 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled food container with cut vegetables. Must be labeled with common food name

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pico improperly cooling in container with tight lid. Cos uncovered and to cool properly.

Oct 5, 2023

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.