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Tequilas Mex Restaurant #2
1109 N. FIRST ST. , JESUP, GA 31545 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 4, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Inspection history
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B88May 4, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed rice cooling on counter covered.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed multiple pans of foods uncovered throughout the facility.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed multiple containers of food with no date in RIC.
−4 points · Cited as “null”B86September 3, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observed cooler drawer ambient temperature at 47, chicken at 56, and bacon at 51.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed rice cooling on counter, tightly covered at 110. COS: person in charge uncovered rice to cool properly.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Observed sponges inside the handwash sink in the kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed no soap available at handwash sink at the bar.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed employee phone and cup on prep area, and Starbucks cup in the freezer.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”A96December 2, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.
Observed a couple of pans in the walk in cooler stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “null”B89February 8, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
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.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed a scoop being stored in the sugar, causing potential contamination as well as a bowl being used as a scoop.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (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-151-000249. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.