Mesquite Mexican Grill and Bar 6
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
61
Score
Mesquite Mexican Grill and Bar 6 LLC, located at 902 Highway 81 East in McDonough, GA, had a moderate risk inspection on March 31, 2026, with a score of 61. This inspection identified two major and six minor violations, including issues related to proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use, adequate handwashing facilities, and preventing contamination during food preparation and storage. Across six scored inspections, Mesquite Mexican Grill and Bar 6 LLC has generally fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
Sep 11, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
55
Apr 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
61
Oct 31, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
45
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 14 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
30
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
52
Violations — Mar 31, 2026 Inspection
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee single use drinks with a top and a straw stored on top of the ice bin. PIC corrected on site by removing the drinks and relocating to the designated drink storage area.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at the handsink in the food preparation area. PIC corrected on site by installing paper towels.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed raw ground beef stored in a container on the floor in the walk in cooler. PIC corrected on site. PIC advised that all food and food contact surfaces must be stored a minimum of 6 inches from the floor to prevent potential contamination. Also observed broken wires on a deep fryer basket. PIC will discard the fryer basket.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: In-use utensil improperly stored. Observed scoop handle stored in ice. PIC corrected on site.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of sanitizer solution in in the dishwasher and wiping cloth buckets. PIC will obtain chlorine test strips by 4/1/2026.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed self closure needed on the restroom door in the extended dining room area. PIC will have the self closure installed by 4/05/26.
511-6-1.07(2)(l)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee cell phones stored on the shelf in the plate storage area. PIC corrected on site by moving employee personal items to prevent potential contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed outer openings not protected. The side door leading to the patio was propped open. PIC advised that the door must remain closed to prevent the potential entry of pest. PIC advised that the door was propped open to deal with the odor that the location has experienced for the last 8-9 months. PIC corrected on site by closing the exterior door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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