El Mezoquital

216 S South Court St Ste C, Quitman, GA 31643

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at El Mezoquital stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Dec 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

“Food separated and protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Quitman average 97, so El Mezoquital is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

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

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed raw shell eggs being stored over ready to eat foods. COS CFSM moved eggs to proper shelf. No apparent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Hot water turned off in guest restroom. CTM Fix any issues and turn it back on.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Main kitchen handwashing sink was not being maintained so that it was accessible at all times for employee use. COS CFSM removed equipment blocking sink and removed items inside it.

511-6-1.06(2)(l)

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: No hand drying provisions at the main hand wash sink in kitchen. COS towels added by owner.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: No hand soap observed at the main hand wash sink in kitchen. COS Soap added by owner.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

May 15, 2024

Followup

No violations found.

100

May 14, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef in RIC. COS CFSM restacked foods in their proper order and added a posted listing the proper selves foods need to be store when in a RIC. All foods were covered and no cross contamination was noted.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods being stacked in two layers on the stove. Layer one was in temp and layer two was out of temp. COS: TCS foods that were out of temp were discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Person in charge was unable to demonstrate knowledge; could not respond correctly to the questions as they related to the food service operations conducted at the establishment. COS: Inspector conducted on-site training with the PIC/CFSM prior to reopening.

511-6-1.03(2)(a)

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

Inspector notes: No hand soap was observed at either the main kitchen hand wash sink or the bathroom hand wash sink. COS Owner added hand soap to both sinks.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Main kitchen hand wash sink was blocked by soda boxes and a drink cooler placed in such a way that it was difficult to wash hands. COS Owner moved the boxes and relocated the drink cooler.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

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

Inspector notes: Observed in use tongs being store on the side of a waste can. COS CFSM removed tongs from service and properly W/R/S

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed meat slicer encrusted with old dry meat particles. COS Owner removed meat slicer from facility as it was rarely used.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed spare ribs being thawed on the counter. COS Ribs were moved to the cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed a dirty knife and food particles in the bottom of the main kitchen hand wash sink. COS CFSM removed knife and W/R/S the hand wash sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(c)

Mar 12, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Mezoquital last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Mezoquital on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Mezoquital?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Mezoquital.

How does El Mezoquital compare to other restaurants in Quitman?

El Mezoquital most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Quitman average of 97.

Has El Mezoquital's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Mezoquital have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Mezoquital 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 El Mezoquital inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Mezoquital is inspected around three times per year on average.

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