Jesup, Wayne County

Tequilas Mex Restaurant #2

1109 N. FIRST ST. JESUP, GA 31545

Food

Latest score

May 4, 2026

City

Jesup

County

Wayne

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.

May 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 883 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple pans of foods uncovered throughout the facility. CA: Cover all foods stored to prevent contamination to food.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of food with no date in RIC. CA: Date and label all foods out of original packaging.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed rice cooling on counter covered. CA: Uncover cooling foods to cool safely.

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 865 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 cooler drawer ambient temperature at 47, chicken at 56, and bacon at 51. CA: PIC threw out meats. Do not use cooler drawer until it can hold proper temperature.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rice cooling on counter, tightly covered at 110. COS: person in charge uncovered rice to cool properly.

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 sponges inside the handwash sink in the kitchen. CA: handwash sink should only be used for handwashing.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no soap available at handwash sink at the bar. CA: Handwash sink should be stocked with soap.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee phone and cup on prep area, and Starbucks cup in the freezer. CA: employee's items should be stored in designated area.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a couple of pans in the walk in cooler stored uncovered. CA: Cover all food being stored, to prevent from contamination.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 892 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 food not at temperature required at 135 or below. Food items were placed straight into the steam well from the walk-in cooler. Advised the manager that items need to be heated up to a minimum of 135 degrees before placing into the steam well. Advised the manager to properly reheat all items in the steam well to proper temp or discard items. See temp observations.

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 a scoop being stored in the sugar, causing potential contamination as well as a bowl being used as a scoop. CA: Ensure no part of a handle touches the surface of food. REPEAT VIOLATION

Aug 5, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 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: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items in different units with food being stored uncovered. COS: PIC covered food items. CA: Ensure all food is stored covered to prevent contamination to food.

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 containers of TCS foods in WIC that were labeled as out of date. COS: PIC removed the items from the shelves and disposed of them. CA: Manager stated that he would discuss the importance of proper date making on TCS foods in cold holding.

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 being stored in the sugar, causing potential contamination as well as a bowl being used as a scoop. CA: Ensure no part of a handle touches the surface of food.