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Mesquite Mexican Grill and Bar 2
2879 HAMPTON LOCUST GROVE ROAD , LOCUST GROVE, GA 30248 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 7, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food source, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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C74July 7, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food source, temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Food wasn't from an approved source or wasn't in sound condition.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(1)Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(d)The current inspection report or permit wasn't posted where customers can see it.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.02(1)(d)This inspection deducted 26 points, but only 20 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A90January 7, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)B80July 29, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving food storage.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.
−9 points ·Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(c)Working containers, common name (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(b)In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)Equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(a)B84January 28, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and facility upkeep.
Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Condiments, protection (c).
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(v)In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)B81August 1, 20249 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 3 of them critical, involving facility upkeep, plumbing & water and permit & posting.
Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(r)Plumbing problems created a contamination risk.
−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(4)(c)The current inspection report or permit wasn't posted where customers can see it.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)Thawing (c).
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(c)Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(q)In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(1)(i)Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3Garbage and refuse areas weren't maintained properly.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.06(5)(k),(l)B80January 23, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and facility upkeep.
Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(n)Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(c)Hand drying provision (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)Working containers, common name (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(b)Thawing (c).
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(c)Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(a)B80July 18, 20239 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and permit & posting.
Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)Food labels (pf, c).
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(7)(c)Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(d)Thawing (c).
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(c)Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(q)The current inspection report or permit wasn't posted where customers can see it.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(a)Floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(a)Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)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-075-000285. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.