El Mezoquital

216 S South Court St Ste C, Quitman, GA 31643
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

El Mezoquital, located at 216 S South Court St Ste C in Quitman, GA, had a low-risk inspection on December 18, 2025, with a score of 100. No violations were noted during this most recent inspection. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its six recorded visits.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs being stored over ready to eat foods. COS CFSM moved eggs to proper shelf. No apparent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Hot water turned off in guest restroom. CTM Fix any issues and turn it back on.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Main kitchen handwashing sink was not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employee use. COS CFSM removed equipment blocking sink and removed items inside it.
511-6-1.06(2)(l)
70
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hand drying provisions at the main hand wash sink in kitchen. COS towels added by owner.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hand soap observed at the main hand wash sink in kitchen. COS Soap added by owner.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
82
May 15, 2024
Followup
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef in RIC. COS CFSM restacked foods in their proper order and added a posted listing the proper selves foods need to be store when in a RIC. All foods were covered and no cross contamination was noted.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods being stacked in two layers on the stove. Layer one was in temp and layer two was out of temp. COS: TCS foods that were out of temp were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Person in charge was unable to demonstrate knowledge; could not respond correctly to the questions as they related to the food service operations conducted at the establishment. COS: Inspector conducted on-site training with the PIC/CFSM prior to reopening.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No hand soap was observed at either the main kitchen hand wash sink or the bathroom hand wash sink. COS Owner added hand soap to both sinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Main kitchen hand wash sink was blocked by soda boxes and a drink cooler placed in such a way that it was difficult to wash hands. COS Owner moved the boxes and relocated the drink cooler.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in use tongs being store on the side of a waste can. COS CFSM removed tongs from service and properly W/R/S
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed meat slicer encrusted with old dry meat particles. COS Owner removed meat slicer from facility as it was rarely used.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed spare ribs being thawed on the counter. COS Ribs were moved to the cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a dirty knife and food particles in the bottom of the main kitchen hand wash sink. COS CFSM removed knife and W/R/S the hand wash sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(c)
41
Mar 12, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100