Mexicali Fresh #3
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
95
Score
Mexicali Fresh #3 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food stored covered” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average for Saint Simons Island sits at 88, putting Mexicali Fresh #3 on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items left uncovered in walk in cooler (large container with whole tilapia, 1 large container with blocks of ham) and a reach in freezer (container with beef patties) in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Items covered. CA: All TCS food items shall be covered to avoid vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
95
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility did not have Quat. sanitizer test strips at the time of this inspection. COS: Management acquired test strips. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
90
Mar 24, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a large container of salsa being cold held in an ice bath at a temperature of 45 F in the server area at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded salsa. CA: TCS foods shall be cold held at a temperature of 41 F or below to avoid contamination.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several food items being stored passed their 7 day mark in the walk in cooler (grated cheese, cooked chicken, cooked pork) and a cooler (Stuffed peppers, cooked beef, cooked chicken) adjacent to the walk in cooler in the main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded food items. CA: A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days from its datemark.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no TCS items in temp. in the walk in cooler and all TCS food items tested (Cooked beef, raw beef, raw chicken, raw fish, cooked rice, enchliada sauce, butter) where being cold held at a temperature range of 43 F - 45 F at the time of this inspection. COS: All TCS items in walk in cooler where discarded. CA: All TCS food items shall be cold held at or below 41 F to avoid contamination.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw whole tilapia being stored in a container in direct contact with water from undrained ice in the walk in cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Management discarded fish. CA: Unpackaged food may not be stored in direct contact with undrained ice.
511-6-1.04(4)(i)
61
Sep 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS items being cooled at room temperature with no time/temperature log in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection COS: Manager discarded food items. CA: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C), and within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed that expired Quat. sanitizer test strips in the kitchen area at the time of this inspection. CA: Manager stated that they will buy new test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that soda gun nuzzle had a visible debris buildup at the bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager removed, cleaned, and sanitized said item. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned frequently to avoid food contamination.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that sanitizer bucket was exceeding the allowed concentration of 200 ppm - 400 ppm for Quat. sanitizer in the bar area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager remade solution to the allowed concentration. CA: Concentration of Quat. sanitizer solution shall be kept within 200 ppm - 400 ppm to avoid contamination of food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items (2 containers with beans, pico de gallo, chopped onions, and birria lard) being stored uncovered in WI cooler at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager covered all food items. CA: All TCS food items shall be covered to avoid vertical contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single service items (Styrofoam containers) being used as scoops in chicken stock and sauce in main kitchen at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager discarded SSI and replaced with scoops. CA: Single-service items shall not be used as scoops nor reused.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
58
Jan 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of salsa being submerged in ice water in the front line area at the time of this inspection. COS: Manager had a staff member discard the salsa. CA: Manager stated they no longer store salsa in cups like this and these were prepared by mistake by new employee. Manager also stated they will be using a time sheet with temperature log to support a time as a public health control procedure.
511-6-1.04(1)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mexicali Fresh #3 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mexicali Fresh #3 on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mexicali Fresh #3?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Mexicali Fresh #3.
How does Mexicali Fresh #3 compare to other restaurants in Saint Simons Island?
Mexicali Fresh #3 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Saint Simons Island average of 88.
Has Mexicali Fresh #3's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mexicali Fresh #3 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mexicali Fresh #3 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 Mexicali Fresh #3 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mexicali Fresh #3 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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