Mezcals
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
Mezcals, located at 125 Foxfield Way in Pooler, Georgia, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 15, 2026. The inspection at Mezcals identified one critical violation, one major violation, and two minor violations. Previous inspections for this food service establishment have also generally fallen into the moderate-risk category.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
70
May 7, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Feb 15, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Jan 15, 2026 Inspection
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several containers in ware washing area to be wet and not allowed to air dry before employee stacked them in clean dish area. RCA: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed that PIC did not have current ServSafe certificate and was unable to answer several questions regarding food safety within the operation. Observed critical violations within the food operation (4-2A, 6-2A).
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chicken, shrimp, and sausage stored uncovered in bottom of prep-top cooler. COS: PIC instructed staff to cover all items before placing back in unit.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods in bottom of prep-top cooler and inside of walk-in cooler in main kitchen cold-holding above 41F (see temperature log). COS: PIC stated items placed in prep-top unit 2 hours prior. Items were placed on ice bath to rapidly cool. PIC stated items in walk-in cooler had been in unit more than 4 hours. Items were discarded. PIC stated walk-in cooler was left open for a period prior to inspection. Ambient temperature inside walk-in unit at time of inspection verified to be at 41F. PIC instructed to monitor internal temperature over next several hours to verify unit is holding at proper temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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