Los 3 Mariachis Mexican Restaurant

3861 Main St, Folkston, GA 31537
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Los 3 Mariachis Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 12, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Folkston restaurant scores 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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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 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed temperature controlled for safety (TCS) foods held without temperature control. COS: Foods discarded that were above 50° F. Two food items were at 125-130° F after being recently removed from temperature control and were recooked to 165° F to make safe again.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food (beans) was not cooling at rate fast enough to cool to 70F in 2 hours. CA: Charlton EH explained to CFSM about proper cooling and how to achieve faster cooling of their foods by reducing the volume of the food cooled, ice baths or paddles, or using smaller containers of food.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
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Aug 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: A handwashing sink was being used for other purposes other than handwashing. Food prep employee was washing food prep equipment in handwash sink. COS: Discussed with CFSM about handwash sink use limitations who then discussed with food prep employee.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a drinking cup sitting on top of raw beef on the food prep table. COS: Beef and cup discarded and discussed with CFSM and staff.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Shelf refrigerator has gaskets/seals that are duct taped together that pose possible food contamination risk.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food residue build-up in microwaves.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Gas water heater flue vent not vented to outside of building. Exhaust dumps inside of building.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los 3 Mariachis Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los 3 Mariachis Mexican Restaurant on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Los 3 Mariachis Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Folkston?

Los 3 Mariachis Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Folkston average of 86.

Has Los 3 Mariachis Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Los 3 Mariachis Mexican Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los 3 Mariachis 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.