Old Mexico
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
64
Score
Old Mexico has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surfaces” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Moultrie restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine
4 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up in small ice bin in front of drink nozzle machine in the front area of the facility. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch such as ice bins. PIC will have employee to wipe down small ice bin in the front area of the facility, and drain, clean, and sanitize it later on today.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed orange slime build up in large ice bin in the dry storage area of the facility. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch such as ice bins. PIC will have employee to wipe down large ice bin in the dry storage area of the facility, and drain, clean, and sanitize it later on today.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at the employee handwashing sink near the back of the kitchen area. PIC stated that it leaked and has to be repaired which is why it is turned off. PIC will work on getting it repaired or removing the employee handwashing sink since they have two more that are in distance to utilized when needed.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no toilet tissue in the employee restroom in the kitchen area of the facility. CA: A supply of toilet tissue shall be available at each toilet. PIC will have employee to put toilet tissue in the employee restroom now.
511-6-1.07(3)(e)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink near fryers and grills in kitchen area. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will put employee handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink near fryers and grills in kitchen area.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
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Mar 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the vent hood in the main kitchen area with grease build up. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
95
Aug 21, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black build up in ice bins in front area of facility before entering main kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch such as ice bins. PIC will have employee to wipe down ice bins in front area of facility and drain, clean, and sanitize later on today.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed white prep board in front of prep top cooler in kitchen area that is used to prep vegetables with visible and black permanent stains. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have white prep board in front of prep top cooler replaced in kitchen area that is used to prep vegetables.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed white prep board in front of prep top cooler in kitchen area that is used to prep raw meats with visible and black permanent stains. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC will have white prep board in front of prep top cooler that is used to prep raw meats replaced in kitchen area.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed incorrect test strips being used to test sanitizer solution in sanitizer buckets. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will be purchasing correct test strips to test sanitizer solution in sanitizer buckets.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scooper handles in raw meats (chicken and steak) in prep top cooler with handles in contact with raw meats (chicken and steak). CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. PIC will clean and sanitize scoopers in raw meats (chicken and steak) in prep top cooler and place them properly with handles up.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single-service items (soy sauce buckets) in walk in cooler being used to marinate fajita meat. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will be purchasing food grade containers to marinate fajita meat in walk in cooler.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese dip uncovered on steam table in kitchen area between uses. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered cheese dip on steam table and will keep covered between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed no handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink near fryers in kitchen area. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC will put employee handwashing sign at employee handwashing sink near fryers in kitchen area.
511-6-1.07(3)(d)
55
Feb 13, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meat in the vegetable sink in the main kitchen area. CA: Each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat foods. COS PIC had employee to wash, rinse, and sanitize the vegetable sink.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips in the facility to test sanitizer solution. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. PIC will order new test strips to test sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no cold water at three compartment sink. PIC stated that he needed to fix it because something was loose and it leaked. CA: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. PIC will have cold water repaired at the three compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed two house hold blenders in the facility. CA: Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC will have house hold blenders replaced with commercial grade blenders.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed taco shells and taco salad bowls on top of the oven in the main kitchen area not covered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS PIC covered taco shells and taco bowls.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed grease build up on the vent hood. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. PIC will have vent hood cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed two chip containers not labeled with the common food name. CA: Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food. PIC will label containers to properly identify the chips.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed cook at grill area with a mustache needing a beard restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. PIC will have employee put on beard restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed food items being stored in reused sour creamer containers that are single-service. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will move food items to food grade containers.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Old Mexico last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Old Mexico on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Old Mexico?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Old Mexico.
How does Old Mexico compare to other restaurants in Moultrie?
Old Mexico most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Moultrie average of 85.
Has Old Mexico's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Old Mexico have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Old Mexico 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 Old Mexico inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Old Mexico is inspected around two times per year on average.
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