El Maguey Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 2, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited El Maguey Mexican Restaurant four times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
That's lower than the typical Georgia restaurant, which scores around 88. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jan 2, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations.
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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed improper cooling of pico de gallo made 1/2/26 in a tightly wrapped container. CA: Went over cooling procedures with PIC
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed chest freezer damaged & chipped. CA: Replace freezer
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tiles in back room behind bar area CA: Repair tile.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door with broken seal allowing light into facility. CA: Repair seal to prevent pest entry.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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May 28, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing station without paper towels. COS: PIC replaced towels
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed freshly diced tomatoes placed in prep top cooler without being properly cooled. CA: Went over cooling procedures with PIC
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
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Jul 25, 2024
Routine
11 minor violations.
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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP SURFACES. CA: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGE TO FREEZER LID
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING MOP BOARDS
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TRIM
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY. CA: SPOKE WITH PEST COMPANY AND MANAGER REGARDING PEST TREATMENT PLAN. WILL FOLLOW UP IN 7 DAYS
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGE AAROUND REAR EXTERIOR WINDOW
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGE TO REAR DOOR SEAL
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
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Jul 23, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOODS
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DRAWER COOLER NOT REACHING 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW- CHICKEN, BEEF, TOMATO, SHRIMP. CA: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOODS
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER NOT REACHING 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW- CHEESE, CHICKEN. CA: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOODS
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS PRESENT IN FACILITY DURING INSPECTION. CA: FACILITY MANAGER MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE AND DEMONSTRATE ABILITY TO PERFORM DUTIES TO PREVENT RISK
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ON HOT HOLD LINE STORED UNCOVERED. FLIES PRESENT ON FOOD.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES STORED IN FOOD PREP SINK
511-6-1.05(6)(f)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DRAINING ONTO GROUND SURFACE AND STORM DRAIN THROUGH PIPE IN GROUND. CA: SPOKE WITH MANAGER ABOUT CONCERNS. LAURA AND MARLIN WILL FOLLOW UP TOMORROW MORNING TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATION OF FACILITY PLUMBING AND DETERMINE IF ANY ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS TO DRAIN EXIST. SEPTIC TANK FULL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MULTIPLE AREAS OF PUDDLING IN AREA BEHIND FACILITY.
511-6-1.06(4)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGES/DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALL, CEILINGS
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Maguey Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Maguey Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 2, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Maguey Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at El Maguey Mexican Restaurant.
Has El Maguey Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Maguey Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Maguey Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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