Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill

1304 Atlanta Hwy, Auburn, GA 30011

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Auburn average 90, so Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held in large make table over 41 F. CA: All TCS food must be held at 41 F or below for cold holding. COS: Person in charge (PIC) discarded all out of temperature foods and will only use the unit for non-TCS foods items until repaired.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Back door has broken gaskets and light gaps on side and bottom. REPEAT

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Single use cup used as scoop in bulk seasonings.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Make table unable to cold hold at 41 F or below; Not in good repair. Ice build-up on door and fan in walk in freezer.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Accumulations of scale in chemical storage closet. REPEAT

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

May 19, 2025

Routine

6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed containers (bags, metal pans) in reach in and walk in freezers open or uncovered and exposed. Keep all food in storage covered. COS.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bar glass ware on bar shelves and in reach in stacked glass to glass and not fully dry. Do not stack glassware. Utilize shelving, trays, or bar netting between layers. COS

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dumpster open. + uncovered. Keep dumpster closed. COS.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of scale (chem. room) and debris (cook line/bar/dishline) on floors under equipment. Clean floor at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Repair damaged 1/2 wall on Expo line (cracked sheetrock and FRP0. Correct items by 5/29/25.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rear door propped open. While WIC + AC Units being actively worked on, rear door must remain closed during food operations. COS.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed numerous flies in facility. Work with pest control operator to control flies y 5/29/25.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw shrimp and raw fish in raw make table top and sliced cheese, carnitas, and bacon in make table 1 bottom being cold held at temperatures above 41F. CA - Person in charge discarded all TCS food items being cold held above 41F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked bacon with discard date 8/27/24 on it and held past discard date. CA - Person in charge discarded bacon held past discard date.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Stacking wet plastic and metal containers. CA - Allow wet containers to completely air dry before stacking. Person in charge unstacked wet containers.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Jan 18, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken, beef and beef patty being cold held in reach in cooler one drawer above 41F. CA - All TCS items must be cold held at 41F or below. Person in charge discarded items that are TCS and being cold held above 41F. Corrected on site.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Reach in cooler 1 not functioning properly. CA - Person in charge called technician to get cooler repaired.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed dumpster lid open upon arrival.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill.

How does Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Auburn?

Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Auburn average of 90.

Has Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mike's Margaritas Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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