Augusta, Richmond County

MERCADO EMANUEL

3009 PEACH ORCHARD RD AUGUSTA, GA 30906

Food

Latest score

Oct 30, 2025

City

Augusta

County

Richmond

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 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 violations

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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 a TCS food not being held at 135F or higher. Ensure table steam table is warm before placing food inside the table.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. C/A: HANDWASHING SINK NEEDS TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP AT ITS LOCATION.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gnats in multiple locations inside the main kitchen. C/A: Remove food sources for the gnats and have a certified commercial pest operator treat for the insects.

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 last inspection not posted. C/A: Post most recent inspection.

Feb 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 813 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 BEEF STORED ON THE COUNTER AND NOT BEING HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. C/A: YOU MAY LEAVE TCS FOOD ON COUNTER IF ITS ON ICE AND INTERNAL TEMP IS AT 41F OR BELOW.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. C/A: HANDWASHING SINK NEEDS TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP AT ITS LOCATION.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED FOOD LEFT OUT ON TABLE TOP TO THAW. C/A: THAW BY HAVING CONSTANT WATER RUNNING ON THE FOOD OR LET THAW OVERNIGHT IN RIC.

Aug 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 815 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WITH NO PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP. C/A: HANDWASHING SINK NEEDS TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AND HAND SOAP AT ITS LOCATION.

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 MULTIPLE CONTAINERS IN RIC THAT HAD NO PREP AND DISCARD DATES. C/A: FOOD NOT IN ORIGNAL CONTAINERS NEED PREP AND DISCARD DATES.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD LEFT OUT ON TABLE TOP TO THAW. C/A: THAW BY HAVING CONSTANT WATER RUNNING ON THE FOOD OR LET THAW OVERNIGHT IN RIC.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED DOOR BEING LEFT OPEN TO THE OUTDOORS AND LETTING IN INSECTS. C/A: KEEP KITCHEN DOOR CLOSED TO THE OUTSIDE TO PREVENT INSECTS.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED BOWL BEING USED AS A SCOOP AND LEFT RESTING IN THE FOOD. C/A: IF USING BOWL AS A SCOOP,BOWL MUST BE LEFT OUT SIDE OF THE FOOD.

Jan 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 878 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee water bottles stored in reach in cooler and prep top table. C/A: Store employee items in designated are away from food and food prep.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed no paper towels at hand washing sink. Observed jug in sink. C/A: Hand washing sink must be stocked with paper towels. Only use for hand washing. Repeat.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no roof present in tortilla room. (construction) C/A: Close off area where food is being prepped.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hose connected to three compartment sink without backflow device. C/A: Install backflow device.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop lying in ice bin. C/A: Store scoop with handle away from ice.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed box of plates stored on the floor. Observed drink jug stored by hot water heater. C/A: Store plates off of floor. Do not store anything by water heater.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use containers in dry ingredients being used for scoops. C/: Scoops should have handle.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chipped/worn wooden paddles. C/A: Replace.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 736 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw fish stored over plantains, raw eggs over cooked food, raw chicken beside coleslaw in reach in coolers. C/A: Follow proper food storage order.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand washing sink not stocked with paper towels. Observed hand washing sink with food debris in sink. Utensils were observed in back hand washing sink. C/A: Hand washing sinks must be stocked with paper towels and soap at all times and must be accessible.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris buildup in microwave and reach in coolers. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed date labels missing on prepared food outside of original container. C/A: Date labels are needed on all prepared food outside of original container.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken being prepared in 3 compartment sink with no container. C/A: Keep chicken in a container when prepping in 3 compartment sink.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ribs stored in to go bags in reach in cooler. C/A: To go plastic bags are not intended to be used for storage of raw meats or other unpackaged food.

Jun 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 822 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Eggs stored next to raw vegetables in reach in cooler. C/A: Eggs should not be stored next to ready to eat foods.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in cooler not working properly. All food inside cooler was above 41 degrees Fahrenheit. C/A: All cold held food needs to be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below. Repair cooler.