Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant

109 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food separated and protected”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Savannah facility scores 91, putting Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine

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

View 3 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored above cooked pork. Observed cooked pork stored next to raw whole tilapia inside the reach-in unit. Additionally, observed cut pineapple and green peppers stored next to raw tuna, raw pork, and raw shell eggs in the reach-in unit at the grill station. CA/COS: Directed staff to rearrange food items according to proper storage hierarchy based on required cooking temperatures during the inspection. RCA: Raw animal foods must be stored separately from and below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and organized according to minimum internal cooking temperatures to prevent cross-contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food items (chile sauces, ceviche, cooked pork cuts, and jalapeños) stored uncovered inside reach-in units. CA/COS: PIC properly covered all listed food items during the inspection. RCA: Food must be protected from contamination by being properly covered, wrapped, or otherwise protected during storage.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed packaged salmon thawing in the reach-in unit while still in its original reduced oxygen packaging. Package labeling indicates the fish must be removed from the packaging prior to thawing. RCA: Reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) fish labeled to be kept frozen until use must be removed from the packaging prior to thawing under refrigeration at 41°F (5°C) or below, or prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing under running water, to prevent the risk of Clostridium botulinum growth.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Sep 15, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items (pork, chicken) in the walk-in cooler holding above 41F (see temp logs). CA/COS: PIC had staff discard food items in the walk-in cooler that had been prepared days before and stored overnight. RCA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy build up/debris on shelving of walk in cooler. Observed the fans of walk in cooler to have build up of dust, rust etc. RCA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Jan 29, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items in the walk-in cooler holding above 41F (see temp logs). CA: PIC had staff discard food items in the walk-in cooler that had been prepared days before and stored overnight. RCA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food items (tomatoes, refried beans, chili sauce, etc.) stored without the proper date labels. Upon conversation, items were either prepared today or yesterday. CA: PIC had staff place the appropriate labels on the food items. RCA: A food that requires date marking shall be discarded if it exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen, is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day, or is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed the bar dishwasher to not be pulling chlorine sanitizer. CA: PIC called chemical service representative (Paper Solutions) and the unit was serviced and fixed during the time of the inspection. RCA: PIC shall ensure the dishwasher sanitization levels are tested regularly. Chlorine sanitization levels shall be between 50-100ppm.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed frozen chicken and beef thawing in buckets at room temperature. CA: Items were placed in the walk-in cooler to thaw under refrigeration. RCA: PIC shall ensure proper thawing methods are used: items in running water less than 70F OR under refrigeration.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed food items (chips, empanadas, chili sauce, refried beans, chili relleno). RCA: PIC shall ensure at food items are covered during brief pauses in food preparation. Food shall be protected from contamination by 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

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant.

How does Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tequila's Town Mexican Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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