Statesboro, Bulloch County

El Sombrero # 10

600 NORTHSIDE DR E STATESBORO, GA 30458

Food

Latest score

Oct 20, 2025

City

Statesboro

County

Bulloch

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.

Oct 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed tomatoes and salsa cold holding above 41F. CA: Advised PIC that all foods out of temp must be discarded.

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 rice and queso cheese hot holding below 135F. CA: Advised PIC that foods out of temp must be discarded.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rubbing alcohol stored next to seasoning on a rack. COS: PIC removed

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 883 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed build-up of pink organic matter in soda nozzle head in bar area.

CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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 freshly prepared salsa cooling in an improper ice bath. CA: Ice bath must consist of ice and water to properly cool foods. Use smaller containers to cool foods down.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed back door propped open and unable to be easily closed.

Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

Oct 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed salsa and whipped cream cold holding with internal temperature above 41F. COS food discarded.

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 rice and beans hot holding with internal temperature below 135F.

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: No

Observed cooler with internal temperature 57F. Gasket in disrepair. COS food discarded, do not use cooler for potentially hazardous foods.

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 foods cooling in ice bath with no water. Must use water to facilitate heat transfer. Do not tightly cover or stack foods that are cooling.

Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); P and (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door propped open and unable to be easily closed.

Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors.

May 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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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

Observed a sponge being stored in the hand washing sink in the bar area. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple foods being stored uncovered in a reach-in cooler. CA: All foods being stored shall be stored covered to prevent contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed build-up of pink organic matter in soda nozzle head in bar area.

Observed grime on can opener blade . CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

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 handle touching product in sugar container.

Nov 2, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 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 black organic build-up inside soda nozzles at service bar near kitchen. COS soda machine taken apart to be cleaned. CA Soda nozzles shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous foods held past their 7-day discard date. COS expired foods discarded. Also observed queso cheese with no label/date, item discarded.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease dripping off vent hood, lighting fixtures, and fire supression system. CA must be kept clean to prevent food contamination.

Jun 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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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 in reach in cooler stored above raw beef. COS: PIC properly stored raw meats according to required cooking temperatures.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed taco bowls stored without overhead protection in main kitchen. Observed frozen cheesecake dessert stored without any type of protection or contamination. CA: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location; where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup and residue on the racks and bottom of glass cooler near bar area. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.