Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza)

350 Paulding Plaza, Dallas, GA 30132

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza) stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

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

Compared to the broader Dallas restaurant scene, this is about average. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ice well in kitchen not maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: Food contact surfaces should be cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain them clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC had ice well cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

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

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed open beef steak directly touching chorizo sausage (pork) in reach in cooler and observed cooked soup stored under raw beef steak in walk in cooler. CA: Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC arranged coolers by internal cook temp.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed metals containers stacked wet. CA: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC will sanitize and properly air dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef, raw chicken, and raw shrimp stored underneath main kitchen prep top storage cooler ranging from 47-49 degrees for less than 4 hrs. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. COS: Product placed into freezer to rapidly cool and then placed in main kitchen walk in cooler. UPDATE: Site visit made on 5/13/2025, reach in cooler unit is still not working. PIC states will keep food in walk in cooler or on ice until able to replace unit.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chunk of food debris in main kitchen handwashing sink. CA: Handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Educated PIC on handwashing sink operations.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed container of cooked Tamales, in walk in cooler with datemark label greater than 7 days. CA: PIC discarded item.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop placed in ice machine on top of ice. Utensils shall be stored: In food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. In a clean, protected location if the utensils, such as ice scoops. CA: PIC removed utensil and put into proper designated area for scoop.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Apr 9, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed bulk ice machine in main kitchen, ice well and coke nozzle/gun in bar area not cleaned at a frequency to be maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: PIC will have employees detail food contact services by correct by date. UPDATE: Site visit made on 4/15/24, food contact surfaces had been detailed clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine sanitizer reading at a level lower than manufacturers recommendation. CA: PIC replaced sanitizer. Dishmachine reading at correct level.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed containers of cooked beef, and cooked shredded chicken in walk in cooler without datemark label. PIC stated items had been in cooler greater than 24hrs. CA: PIC discarded items.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several employee drinks throughout kitchen and prep areas. CA: PIC discarded drinks.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza) on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza)?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza).

How does Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza) compare to other restaurants in Dallas?

Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza) most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Dallas average of 92.

Has Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza) 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 Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tequila Mexican Restaurant (Paulding Plaza) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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