Wrens, Jefferson County

El Maguey Mexican Bar & Grill LLC

104 QUAKER ROAD WRENS, GA 30833

Food
Latest score
84
Mar 26, 2026
City
Wrens
County
Jefferson
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.

Mar 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 844 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 raw cut beef and ambient temperature at 48 degrees F and 49 degrees F respectively in 3 door reach in cooler in room with three compartment sink. C/A - have cooler repaired and serviced. COS - manager tossed out all TCS food in cooler since it had been in cooler longer than 4 hours.

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 dishes being washed in 3 compartment sink in the order of sanitize, wash, rinse. C/A - dishes should be washed, rinsed, sanitized, and then air dried to allow sanitizer to work properly. COS - manager spoke with staff to correct issue.

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 food debris on can opener.
C/A - regularly clean can opener to remove food debris from food contact surface. COS - manager had can opener blade cleaned.

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 shrimp on floor of walk in cooler, various foods on floor of walk in freezer, and canes stored on floor. C/a - store all food at least 6" above the floor to prevent contamination.

Jul 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed what appeared to be microbial growth on splash guard of ice maker. CA: Clean splashguard and maintain a cleaning schedule that prevents assumed microbial growth on splashguard.

Jul 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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 kitchen and dining room. CA: control flies. Can use air curtains on every door leading outside.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plates in kitchen prep area to be stacked right side up. CA: Store/stack plates inverted so food contact surfaces are protected. COS: PIC had staff re-position plates to the inverted position.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(g) - can openers (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed can opener blade to have debris buildup. CA: Clean can opener and maintain a cleaning schedule to prevent debris buildup on can opener.

Dec 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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 food in buffet unit not to be above 135 degrees when steam table was on and above 165 degrees. CA: Have new cook instructed on the proper way to re-heat food before going on to hot holding.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

CFSM certificate is not current. CA: Take course and get certificate current.

Jun 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CFSM certificate is not current. CA: Take course and get certificate current

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed trash receptacles in kitchen/ware wash area not to have covers. CA: Keep all trash receptacles containing debris tightly covered unless receptacle is empty or being washed. Especially in a food preparation area