Tequila's Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
55
Score
Tequila's Mexican Grill, located at 863 N Main St in Madison, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 11, 2025. This inspection identified two major and eight minor violations, including issues with food storage, cleaning of food-contact surfaces, and proper date marking. Across three recorded inspections, Tequila's Mexican Grill has primarily been categorized as medium-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
55
Jan 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
May 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Dec 11, 2025 Inspection
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple foods items not covered in the prep bottom cooler in the main kitchen and drink spies in the bar area. CA: Ensure all foods items are covered or protected or resealed properly unless when they are in the process of cooling. COS: All concerned food were covered during the inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like substance on the drip plate, the corner surface and inner surface of the ice machine. CA: ensure all food contact surface are cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent buildup or mold-like substances accumulation. Ice machine shall be cleaned by 12/12/2025
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed several food containers not date marked in the cooler, prep bottom cooler, inside and the outside walk-in cooler. Ensure all food are date marked (TCS/ RTE foods) COS: All today prep food were date marked and the food that were prep 24 hours prior were discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoops and knifes with handle part store and touching the food. Ensure the handles part are not touching the foods.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of food debris on shelves inside the walk-in cooler.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease accumulation on vent hood
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Missing floor tiles in the 3-compartment sink area
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Excessive buildup of grease on the ceiling and walls in the grill area.
511-6-1.05(3)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Back door and door outside storage not self-closing and tight fitting. all doors must be self-closing.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a few roaches on floor and wall in the main kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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