Tequilas Mex Restaurant #2

1109 N. First St., Jesup, GA 31545
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Tequilas Mex Restaurant #2, located at 1109 N. First St. in Jesup, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on September 3, 2025. This inspection identified two critical violations concerning adequate handwashing facilities and proper cold holding temperatures, along with two major and one minor violation. Previous inspections for Tequilas Mex Restaurant #2 have generally been low risk.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
58
Dec 2, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Feb 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Violations — Sep 3, 2025 Inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed sponges inside the handwash sink in the kitchen. CA: handwash sink should only be used for handwashing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no soap available at handwash sink at the bar. CA: Handwash sink should be stocked with soap.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed cooler drawer ambient temperature at 47, chicken at 56, and bacon at 51. CA: PIC threw out meats. Do not use cooler drawer until it can hold proper temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice cooling on counter, tightly covered at 110. COS: person in charge uncovered rice to cool properly.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee phone and cup on prep area, and Starbucks cup in the freezer. CA: employee's items should be stored in designated area.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)