Douglasville, Douglas County

EL DON TEQUILAS

6077 FAIRBURN RD DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134

Food
Latest score
85
May 15, 2026
City
Douglasville
County
Douglas
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 8513 violations

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CA: Establishment must have procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomit or diarrheal events. Must be corrected in 10 days.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the following foods stored uncovered: beef in walk in cooler; shrimp in prep top cooler of main kitchen; chicken broth, rice and salsa in reach in cooler. CA: Foods shall be stored covered. COS: PIC covered all mentioned foods and discarded rice and salsa

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 an accumulation of excess black residue on soda dispensing nozzles of soda machine in hostest area and inside ice bin on lid in bar. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee cleaned ice machine and ice bin

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 old food stuck to food contact surface of metal containers and metal lids stored on shelf under prep table; skillet, bowls, plates, scoops and utensils on air drying rack; cutting board on prep top cooler in main kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be stored cleaned to sight and touch. COS: PIC moved dishes to dirty dish area to be recleaned

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several boxes and containers of food and fresh vegetables stored on floors of walk in cooler in main kitchen. CA: Food shall be stored with a clearance of 6 inches from floor

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed prep table in main kitchen with a mix of customer foods, single use utensils, kids shoe, medicine bottles, excess papers, tools, electronics, personal bags, phone, speaker. Observed employee food and food for customer stored together in reach in cooler of main kitchen. CA: Employee items must be stored separate from customer foods and kitchen equipment.

12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed vegetable sink stacked with dirty dishes and with end of mop sink hose stored inside. CA: Vegetable sink shall be used only for the purpose of washing fruits and vegetables.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility utilizing cardboard to line the floors under the grill and as lining for shelves holding food and equipment. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces of equipment must be constructed of corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth materials.

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 excess black residue on walls of mop sink area, food residue on floors behind cooling equipment, spider webs in ceiling corners of walk in cooler and dishwashing area, and accumulated residue on dry storage shelves, rust residue on shelving under prep tables in main kitchen. Nonfood contact surfaces shall be maintained clean.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(k),(l) - storing refuse, recyclables & receptacles; areas, enclosures, & receptacles, good repair (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed walk in cooler used to store excess with harborage of plastic crates, boxes, containers, coolers and other equipment. CA: Facility must have adequate capacity to store refuse, trash, or unused equipment.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine ceiling in main kitchen in disrepair: board used as a ceiling to cover ice - gaps and openings between machine and board. CA: Equipment and utensils must be properly designed and constructed and maintained in good repair.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door frame and part of wall constructed of excess soft foam caulk of kitchen leading to the outside walk-in cooler. Observed back door of dish washing area with gasket in disrepair - sunlight seen under bottom of closed door and gap in ceiling tile in dish washing room. CA: All nonfood contact equipment must be designed and constructed in durable manner and maintained in good repair.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several pots, skillets and pans stored for use on dish rack with food contact surfaces with signs of visible wear, surface stains, corroded surfaces. CA: Utensils and/or food contact surfaces of equipment must be made of materials that are safe, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 violations

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 the following cold holding above 41 degrees F: queso, salsa, beans, beef and raw steak in reach in cooler of main kitchen; beans, sauced beef, burrito sauce and ground beef in walk in cooler of main kitchen. CA: TCS food mut be cold held at 41 degrees F or below. COS:PIC discarded foods

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: The PIC must provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Must be corrected in 10 days

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 an accumulation of excess black residue in the following: inside ice machine on walls and lid in main kitchen; inside ice bin on lid and ceiling. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Employee cleaned ice machine and ice bin

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishes being washed in dishmachine in a sanitizer concentration of 0ppm. CA: Food contact surfaces must be sanitized properly. COS:PIC switched out chlorine container for a new container. Dishmachine at ppm

Sep 6, 2024

Followup

Score: 914 violations

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 ice machine in main kitchen and ice bin and soda nozzles in hostess area, ice bin and soda gun in bar area with accumulation of excess black residue. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC cleaned soda gun, stopped service of ice machine and bins and sent employee to get clean ice

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dish machine in main kitchen not at proper minimum strength. CA: A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed small flying insects in walk in cooler on fruits and vegetables. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises

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 in dish machine area with gaps between door and floor. CA: Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 718 violations

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 2 containers of cheese in reach in cooler; salsa, soup, pork, chicken and 2 containers of beans in walk in cooler cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CA: TCS food held cold shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS:PIC moved foods

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 beans, queso, salsa, and chicken not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above in steam table. CA: TCS food hot held shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above COS:PIC reheated

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink in main kitchen. Observed no soap at hand sink in hostess area CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap and with disposable towels, a continuous towel system that supplies clean towels, a heated-air hand drying device a hand drying device that delivers high velocity, pressurized air.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed 2 containers of beef, steak, shrimp, 3 containers of salsa uncovered in reach in cooler of main kitchen. CA: Foods must be stored covered COS:PIC covered.

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 ice machine in main kitchen and ice bin and soda nozzeles in hostess area with accumulation of excessive black mold. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed shrimp, salsa, 2 containers of beef and chicken in reach in cooler; salsa, 3 soups, 2 chicken containers, enchilada sauce, burrito sauce and other RTE TCS foods stored in walk in cooler and reach in cooler (PIC stated prepared yesterday at 10am) without date marking. CA: refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roach on prep table, observed live fly on steam table lid and observed several live ants on floor at dish area entrance in main kitchen. CA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility displaying inspection report from 2018; the most current inspection report is not displayed. CA: The most current inspection report must be displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Sep 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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 several uncovered foods in reach in cooler of main kitchen. CA: When storing foods in holding units, food must be protected from overhead contamination. COS:PIC had employee cover.

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 ice machine in maint kitchen with accumulation of excessive black mold. CA: Maintain cleaning frequency of all food contact surfaces

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several prepared foods in walk in cooler and reach in cooler without dates. CA: Maintain Proper date marking of all food that is prepared on site with over 24 hr hold time

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(h) - ice used as exterior coolant, prohibited as an ingredient (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice bin in hostess area used for making drinks and also used as a cooling medium to cold hold 2 beers in glass bottles. CA: Ice Used as Exterior Coolant, Prohibited as Ingredient. Ice may not be used as food after it has been used as a medium for cooling beverages.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop sink hose connected and end of hose stored inside meat sink used for thawing meats. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination