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Mi Jalisco Bar & Grill 1 LLC, located at 180 314 Hwy in Fayetteville, received a score of 42 points out of a possible 100 points during their 12/16/2025 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed a lack of active managerial control which can be seen in there being several foodborne illness and public health intervention violations. CA: Facility shall ensure that active managerial control is maintained over the facility and that violations are prevented, identified, and addressed as necessary.
Violation #2:
2-1B – hands clean and properly washed
511-6-1.03(5)(c) – when to wash (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee washing their hands while wearing gloves; Observed employee switch tasks (handling raw eggs then handled ready to eat foods) without washing hands; observed employee wiping gloves on rags hanging on apron then handle clean equipment. COS. Employee trained on proper hand washing. CA: Employees shall properly wash their hands when switching between working with raw food and working with ready to eat food and before donning gloves.
Violation #3:
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee drinks stored in single use bottles and multi-use containers and stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be in a single-use cup with a lid and straw and handled and stored to prevent contamination.
Violation #4:
2-2B – proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 – eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed employee food stored in microwave and on food contact surfaces. COS. removed. CA: Employees shall consume and stored in approved designated areas to prevent contamination.
Violation #5:
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(1) – safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed dented cans stored in the facility. COS. Removed. CA: Food shall be safe and unadulterated.
Violation #6:
4-1A – food separated and protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed raw food (raw chicken and raw beef) stored over cooked foods in reach in cooler; observed raw meats not stored properly in walk in cooler (raw beef, raw chicken, and raw seafood containers are touching). COS. All coolers rearranged according to internal cook temperature. CA: Food shall be stored according to their internal cook temperature requirements.
Violation #7:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed containers of tortillas and foods on steam table no actively in use stored uncovered. COS. Lids placed. CA: Food shall be stored covered.
Violation #8:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed remnants of raw shrimp and shredded lettuce in the meat prep sink. COS. Cleaned on site. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
Violation #9:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(7)(d) – other forms of information (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility did not have written disclosure of the major food allergens used in the facility. CA: The facility shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer.
Violation #10:
10D – food properly labeled; original container
511-6-1.04(4)(d) – food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed containers of food not labeled. COS. Labels made. CA: Food storage containers shall be labeled and identified with the common name of the food.
Violation #11:
12C – wiping cloths: properly used and stored
511-6-1.04(4)(m) – wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters and on waist of employee. COS. Cloths removed. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer at the correct concentration between uses.
Violation #12:
12D – washing fruits and vegetables
511-6-1.04(4)(g) – washing fruits & vegetables (pf)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed facility was using the vegetable prep sink as a dump sink. COS. Employees informed that the sink is for vegetables and RTE foods only. CA: The vegetable prep sink shall be used for fruits, vegetables, and RTE foods only.
Violation #13:
14A – in-use utensils: properly stored
511-6-1.04(4)(k) – in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed bowls being used as scoops and handles of scoops stored in food product. COS. Removed. CA: Scoops shall have handles and the handles shall be stored out of the product.
Violation #14:
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 – equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed bowls and plates stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Burner plates added. CA: Utensils shall be stored inverted or covered to protect from overhead contamination.
Violation #15:
14B – utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
511-6-1.05(10)(a) – equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed containers stacked while wet. CA: Utensils and equipment shall be properly air dried prior to stacking.
Violation #16:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(1)(i) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed unsealed wood in facility (tortilla press, shelving in walk-in cooler, shelving in outside storage shed). CA: Equipment and utensils shall be made of material that is smooth and nonabsorbent.
Violation #17:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed labels left on outside of containers after being washed and sanitizer. COS. Removed and rewashed and sanitized. CA: Non food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
Violation #18:
16B – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
511-6-1.06(2)(r) – system maintained in good repair (p, c)
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed leak at faucet of the 3-compartment sink and hand sinks. CA: Plumbing system and fixtures shall be maintain in a state of good repair.
Violation #19:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(2)(a) – floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed that the facility is stored items in the unfinished shed outside. CA: Floors, walls, and ceilings shall be constructed of appropriate materials for the usage of the space and shall be easily cleanable.
Violation #20:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(m) – maintenance tools, storage (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed maintenance tools stored on shelving next to clean equipment. COS. Removed. CA: Maintenance tools shall be stored so that they do no contaminate food, equipment, or utensils.
Violation #21:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed broken tiles in the walk-in cooler. CA: Floors shall be maintain in good repair.
Violation #22:
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
511-6-1.07(2)(m) – outer openings protected (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed back door near walk-in cooler had gaps from not closing all the way. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight fitting
Additional remarks:
Due to the facility receiving an unsatisfactory score, the facility shall receive a reinspection within the next 10 business days. The department requests that a risk control plan be conducted to discuss long term compliance.
This was a joint inspection done with Bonnie Turner.
It seems the facility has added new shelving at the end of the prep line. A new floor plan shall be submitted to the department.
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