Maricela's Mexican Restaurant

100 Commerce St, Sandersville, GA 31082
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Nov 25, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Maricela's Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2024. On Nov 25, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which Maricela's Mexican Restaurant's 82 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 25, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Flan with in date of 11/17/2025. Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition. 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen PIC discarded products.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live pests on racks in kitchen storage. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
82
Apr 24, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed buildup of mold-like substance on chute of ice bin. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensi...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold-like substance on chute and spring of frozen drink dispenser in bar area. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines,...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Maricela's Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Maricela's Mexican Restaurant on file is from Nov 25, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Maricela's Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Maricela's Mexican Restaurant.

How does Maricela's Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Sandersville?

Maricela's Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Sandersville average of 87.

Has Maricela's Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maricela's Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Maricela's 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.