Surcheros Fresh Mex

352 Veterans Parkway N, Moultrie, GA 31768

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Surcheros Fresh Mex has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Nov 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Surcheros Fresh Mex's 78 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed black build up in the large ice machine in the main kitchen area. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will have ice machine cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed a leak on the faucet of the veggie sink. CA: A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. PIC will have leak on veggie sink faucet repaired.

511-6-1.06(2)(r)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a wet mop not properly hung to dry. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. COS PIC hung mop to properly dry.

511-6-1.07(5)(f)

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)

May 22, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed yellow slime build up in the inside of the large ice machine in the main kitchen area. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned such as ice bins. PIC will wipe down inside of the large ice machine in the main kitchen area.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed up-to-date CFSM not posted in a location that is conspicuous to consumers. CA: The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority. PIC will post a copy of up-to-date CFSM certificate in a location that is conspicuous to consumers.

511-6-1-.08(1)(h)

Dec 3, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a scoop in the rice cooker not properly stored. CA: During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS PIC removed scoop from the rice to wash, rinse, and sanitize.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

May 6, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Surcheros Fresh Mex last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Surcheros Fresh Mex on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Surcheros Fresh Mex?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Surcheros Fresh Mex.

How does Surcheros Fresh Mex compare to other restaurants in Moultrie?

Surcheros Fresh Mex most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Moultrie average of 85.

Has Surcheros Fresh Mex's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Surcheros Fresh Mex have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Surcheros Fresh Mex 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 Surcheros Fresh Mex inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Surcheros Fresh Mex is inspected around three times per year on average.

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