Margarita's @ Mercer Village

1602 Montpelier Ave Ste 106, Macon, GA 31201

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Margarita's @ Mercer Village has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Macon restaurant scores 91. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: EHS observed open tumbler on bar line with employee drink. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. PIC removed tumbler. PIC to restrict employee activities to designated areas.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: EHS observed: -knife with taped handle at vegetable prep area. -damaged ice scoop tip in bulk ice machine sheathe. -damaged plastic bins in dry storage area with nicks, missing corners -melted bin cover Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair. PIC discarded knife, lids, bin, PIC to replace scoop.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: EHS observed ice scoop holster at bev. prep area with significant buildup of black substance at the tip and edges, not at ice scoop itself. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. PIC to have scoop sheathe cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Jan 3, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: EHS observed cutting boards at: -one green, two white at dishpit with significant staining despite sanitizing process -knife scored brown cutting board on grill line -melted cutting board used as spacer for hot holding steam units -bar fruit cutting board with consistency of sandpaper Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. PIC to discard or refurbish boards.

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: EHS observed black mold-like substance around drain lines, electric conduits, and in leftmost corner from door inside WIC. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. PIC to clean area, maintain.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Margarita's @ Mercer Village last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Margarita's @ Mercer Village on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Margarita's @ Mercer Village compare to other restaurants in Macon?

Margarita's @ Mercer Village most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Macon average of 91.

Has Margarita's @ Mercer Village's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Margarita's @ Mercer Village have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Margarita's @ Mercer Village means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Margarita's @ Mercer Village inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Margarita's @ Mercer Village is inspected around two times per year on average.

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