El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025
64
Score
El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant has been inspected six times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to other Metter restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a food handler touch food without washing their hands. COS The food handler washed his hands
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink at the bar blocked with spray bottle and rags in it. CA Nothing should be in the sink other than using it to wash hands
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler touch ready to eat lettuce with bare hands onto a plate of food. COS The plate of food was thrown in the trash.
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed both dish washers with beards longer than a 1/2" in length
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed a waitress was a cup to scoop ice for a customers drink.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed the dish washer drying bowls with a towel after removing them from the dish machine rack
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
64
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soap unavailable at the hand washing sink in the kitchen. COS Soap was placed in the dispenser.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed steak, pork, fish, scallops, hamburger patties and ham in the reach in cooler uncovered. Observed zucchini and mushrooms uncovered on a shelf by the grill. CA All foods are to be covered to protect from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle stored in the rice in dry storage room and a single use plastic cup was in the diced tomatoes at the prep top cooler line in the kitchen.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
82
Apr 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed queso cheese hot holding below 135F. COS: Cheese discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dishes at the hand washing station. COS: Dishes were removed from hand washing station.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed raw wood used as a countertop. CA: Advised PIC counter needs to be painted so that it is smooth and easily cleanable.
511-6-1.05(1)(g)
74
Oct 21, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a plate on the hand washing sink. COS: Plate removed.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed a reach-in unit with an ambient of 70F. CA: Advised PIC to not put any TCS food in cooler and to repair to cold hold at 41 or below.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered foods being stored in reach-in units. CA: Advised PIC to keep foods stored covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
82
Apr 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed can opener blade with minor grime. CA: Advised PIC to clean after each use, or every four hours.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of ice baths holding salsa & refried beans being stored on the ground. CA: All foods & kitchen utensils shall be stored 6" above the ground.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
86
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef on top of a microwave at 48F & several foods in the walk-in cooler above 41F. COS: Foods discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed queso cheese hot holding at 102F. COS: Cheese discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered raw beef sitting on top of the microwave unit & uncovered veggies in a reach-in unit. COS: Meat discarded.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meats being thawed in a sink & sitting in stagnant water. COS: PIC drained sink & turned on faucet to thaw meat properly.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a pot with hot cooked food being stored on the floor. COS: Food handler removed pot from floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk-in cooler ambient temperature at 47F. CA: Facility must fix the cooler to cold hold at 41F or below and call the health department to check the unit before it can be used again.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant.
How does El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Metter?
El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Metter average of 85.
Has El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant is inspected around four times per year on average.
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