Statesboro, Bulloch County

El Sombrero #14

879 BUCKHEAD DR STATESBORO, GA 30458

Food

Latest score

Jun 16, 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.

Jun 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed organic matter on nozzles at the bar area (main lobby). COS: PIC instructed staff to clean & sanitize.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Fabuloso in an unlabeled spray bottle being used to clean tables. COS: PIC discarded CA: Advised PIC Fabuloso isn't approved to sanitize food contact surfaces.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chemical spray bottle not labeled with contents. COS: PIC discarded bottle.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food handler's personal cell phone stored on counter next to foods.

May 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed queso cheese improperly reheating in a steam well with temp of 112F. COS: Owner went over proper reheat procedures with staff.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 924 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: Yes

Observed dried food residue on can opener blade.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed pink organic matter on the inside of the drink dispenser in the 1st floor bar area. COS: PIC instructed staff to clean and sanitize

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bowl being used as a scoop being stored in the garlic powder seasoning storage container. COS: Bowl removed from container.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an ice build-up on the door the walk-in freezer.

Jul 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed organic build-up inside ice machine. Clean with frequency that prevents build-up. Deep clean required. Remove all ice, wash/rinse/sanitize.