Hinesville, Liberty County

El Mezcal #2

135 W HENDRY ST HINESVILLE, GA 31313

Food
Latest score
89
Jan 15, 2026
City
Hinesville
County
Liberty
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 894 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed PIC could not provide written notification of the presence of major food allergens for customers. The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. PIC needs to post written notification.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed whole roasts and tubes of ground beef thawing in still water in meat sink. Observed raw shrimp thawing on drain board of meat sink. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less, completely submerged under cool running water, or by another method listed under rule 511-6-1.04(6)(c).

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple wet wiping cloths stored on prep surfaces. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). PIC needs to ensure wiping cloths are placed in sanitizer buckets when not in use.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple pans stacked while still wet in ware washing area. Equipment and utensils shall be allowed to completely air dry before stacking. COS: PIC separated pans to allow for air drying.

Jun 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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 beef stored over bread and vegetables in reach in cooler. Observed raw beef stored over vegetables in walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC rearranged items based on cook temp.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple pans stacked while still wet in ware washing area. Equipment and utensils shall be allowed to completely air dry before stacking.

Mar 25, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.