Senor Tequila Bar and Grill

137 E May St, Winder, GA 30680

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Senor Tequila Bar and Grill four times, with records going back to 2024. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “utensils, equipment and linens” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Compared to other Winder restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, milk in prep cooler 1 cold holding at temperatures above 41F. CA - All TCS (time/temperature control for safety) food must be cold held at 41F or below. Person in charge discarded all TCS food cold holding at temperatures above 41F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chlorine sanitizer spray bottle concentration too high at 200ppm. CA - Chlorine sanitizer concentration must be within the appropriate concentration (50-100ppm). Person in charge added water to sanitizer to dilute it and correct sanitizer concentration to 100ppm.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Wet plastic container stacked on drying rack.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Prep Cooler 1 not functioning properly and not cold holding at 41F or below. Person in charge discarded all TCS food in Prep Cooler 1. Prep Cooler 1 must not be used to cold hold TCS foods until cooler has been repaired and repair receipt has been sent to Barrow County EH.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jul 30, 2025

Routine

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

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Diced tomatoes in prep table top 1 and chicken tenders in prep table bottom 1 cold holding at temperatures above 41F. CA - TCS food items must be cold held at temepratures 41F or below. Person in charge discarded TCS food items cold holding at temperatures above 41F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Working containers of salt and pepper by grill and bulk containers of rice and beans not labeled.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food handling employee was wearing a bracelet on wrist.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Plastic containers stacked wet.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: W40 chemical stored next to bbq and hot sauces in kitchen. Hand soap stored next to single service items in dry storage. CA - Person in charge moved W40 and hand soap to chemical storage area.

511-6-1.07(6)(c)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Black mold like substance on drink nozzles. CA - Clean and sanitize drink nozzles to prevent build up of black mold like substance.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Raw chicken in walk in cooler and chicken tenders and fries in prep line 2 bottom not covered. CA - Person in charge covered food items that were stored uncovered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef defrosted without running water and only sitting in meat sink. CA - Person in charge put raw defrosting meat under running water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee cell phone sitting on counter next to tortillas in kitchen. CA - Person in charge moved phone to designated employee area.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Jan 8, 2024

Routine

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

View 4 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed Tomcat rodent spray stored in dry storage area. CA - All pesticide should be applied by a certified technician. CA - Person in charge removed pesticide from establishment. Corrected on site.

511-6-1.07(6)(l)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp and raw beef stored uncovered in Prep Line 1 reach in cooler. CA - All foods that are not cooling must be stored covered. Person in charge covered the containers. Corrected on site.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed plastic containers stacked wet.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several employee jackets stored touching single service items. Corrected on site.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Senor Tequila Bar and Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Senor Tequila Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Senor Tequila Bar and Grill?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Senor Tequila Bar and Grill.

How does Senor Tequila Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Winder?

Senor Tequila Bar and Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Winder average of 89.

Has Senor Tequila Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Senor Tequila Bar and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Senor Tequila 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 Senor Tequila Bar and Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Senor Tequila Bar and Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.

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