Lyons, Toombs County

EL MEXICANO

623 S STATE ST LYONS, GA 30436

Food

Latest score

Jun 4, 2026

City

Lyons

County

Toombs

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 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 894 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed half drank employee water bottle in the kitchen

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed container of mayonnaise & container of rice uncovered i9n the kitchen.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed food handler cooking on the grill without a hair restraint. COS The food handler put on a hair net.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a food handler with bracelets on her wrist

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed container of cooked meat with no date mark. COS: Manager discarded.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed chemical spray bottle next to meat thawing on the prep top counter. COS: Manager understands to designate an area for chemicals away from food contact surfaces.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed meat thawing on counter. COS: Manager placed meat that is still frozen in the refrigerator.

Nov 7, 2025

Routine

Score: 6513 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed steak at 46 and ground pork at 43 in reach in cooler. COS: Manager discarded.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed open cup with employee drink on prep top counter.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water at hand washing sink. CA: Maintenance will need to supply hot water to handwashing sink as soon as possible. Will follow-up within 10 days. Employees were washing hands in vegetable prep sink.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered diced onion, diced tomato, lettuce, and shredded cheese at perp top cooler and open bottle of seasoning on shelf.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishes being washed and rinsed and not sanitized.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed no date mark of prep date on cooked meats in reach in cooler. COS: Manager discarded.

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 unlabeled spray bottles of bleach.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed spray bottle of unlabeled bleach stored on counter beside beef tripe thawing on counter top and cilantro next to 3-compartment sink. COS: Manager moved spray bottle of unlabeled bleach and placed in designated area.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed beef tripe thawing on counter. CA: Explained correct thawing procedures to manager.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in cooler with broken bottom showing insulation. CA: Surface must be smooth and cleanable.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in coolers with spilled blood from meat and crumbs.

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: Yes

Observed personal drinks, cellphones, and wallets on food contact surfaces, such as shelves for food storage and prep tables.

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 sour cream container being used as a scoop in rice.

May 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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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 a bowl of flour uncovered by the prep sink and containers of food such as rice and beans in dry storage uncovered. CA All food items not in use must be covered

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cough medicine stored on a shelf with other food items in dry storage. COS The medicines were removed to the appropriate location

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rice in the reach in cooler in the final process of cooling tightly covered with foil. COS The rice was uncovered to finish up the cooling process and will be recovered once down to 41 degree F or below

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a scoop handle stored in a product of seasoning in the back storage room

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 employee personal drinks stored on prep tables and shelves near food and food products.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 874 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed no soap at hand washing sink. COS: worker placed soap at sink.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink. COS: worker placed paper towels at sink.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed cooked steak being stored in reach in cooler without prep or discard date. COS: steak discarded.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sugar in bulk container not labeled.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 864 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed seasonings and breading uncovered throughout the facility. CA: All foods not in use must be covered.

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 raw beef and stewed chicken being stored without a 7-day date for discard. CA: Advised to throw out foods that are older that 7-days.

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 an utensil made of raw wood. CA: Use a sealant to seal over utensil so that it is easily cleanable.

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 wood panel around vent hood not in good repair. CA: Fix wood around vent hood.

Oct 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 875 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered chips, batter, refried beans, and seasonings in kitchen and uncovered rice, sugar, and beans in dry storage.

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 buildup in soda nozzles. CA: Wash, rinse, and sanitize ASAP.

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 no date mark on frozen cooked beef and rice.

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 bowls in rice being used as scoops. Use a scoop with handle and have handle out of rice.

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 personal drink in kitchen prep area without a lid. Use a cup with a lid and straw in a designated area.