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San Marcos Mexican Grill
1408 TALLAHASSEE HWY STE A , BAINBRIDGE, GA 39819 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage.
Inspection history
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B87May 27, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage.
Observed raw chorizo stored above the ready to eat food (onions and peppers) in reach in cooler. Observed containers of raw shrimp, chicken, and steak touching in reach in cooler. Raw animal foods must be separated from ready to eat food and by cook temperature. COS: PIC had employee move items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed chilis that have been prepared, diced onions, and diced peppers uncovered in reach in cooler. Food items must be covered to protect from contamination. COS: PIC had employee cover items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”A95October 30, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Repeat Violation: Observed several wet wiping cloths laying on food prep tables and used to wipe down food prep tables. Wet cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COS: PIC removed all wet wiping cloths.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed several stacked wet metal pans on shelf. Metal pans were stacked wet and not air dried before stacking. PIC stated he will discuss and remind employees not to stack the metal pans.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”A95December 18, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and plumbing & water.
Repeat Violation: Observed wet wiping cloths laying on food prep tables between uses and not stored in sanitizing solution. Wet wiping cloths used to wipe down food prep tales and must be stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COS: PIC removed all wet wiping cloths.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)”Observed missing and damaged cove molding in the kitchen area and back room area. Observed damaged corner wall by hot water heater. PIC/CFSM stated they are repairing/replacing molding and damaged walls after January 1st.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B87July 3, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee in kitchen at stove pick up several tortillas without gloves (bare hands) and wrap them in tinfoil to serve. Observed employee get cut lettuce and put it without gloves (bare hands) on a plate to be served. I had an employee explain to him what the issue was and to also discard the food. COS: Employee washed his hands before putting gloves on.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”Observed several wet wiping cloths used to wipe down food prep tables and not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. After employee explained to all the other employees that you cannot leave the wet wiping cloths laying on the food prep tables between uses, the wet cloths were put in sanitizing buckets.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed soiled nonfood contact surface of large rice bin and bean bin in the kitchen, rolling carts, and shelves. Will have everything cleaned with three to five business days.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A91December 5, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage.
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN AND BEEF STORED ABOVE CILANTRO IN REACH IN COOLER. OBSERVED RAW CHORIZO STORED ABOVE PEPPERS AND ONIONS IN REACH IN COOLER. PIC MOVED RTE FOOD ITEMS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN, RAW SHRIMP, GROUND BEEF, AND RAW STEAK NOT PROPERLY SEPERATED FROM EACH OTHER IN REACH IN COOLER. PIC MOVED FOOD ITEMS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-043-000193. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.