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Puebla’s Mexican Restaurant, located at 123 W Haynes St, Sandersville, GA 31082, received a score of 61 points out of a possible 100 points during their 08/18/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2B – certified food protection manager
511-6-1.03(3)(c) – certification documentation (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed certificate with expiration date of 7/6/2026. A CFSM certificate which has expired, been revoked or suspended shall not be posted in the food service establishment. 3. All licenses, certificates, diplomas, or other similar credentials issued or granted to an owner or operator who has successfully completed an approved or accredited food safety certification course and exam shall expire on the expiration date determined by the credentialing organization. Within ninety days of the expiration of the CFSM certificate, the CFSM shall enroll in an approved food safety training course, pass an approved exam and obtain a new certificate. Certification must be updated ASAP.
Violation #2:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(a) – handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed hand sink in kitchen with no soap. Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf Replace soap at hand sink.
Violation #3:
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: No
Inspector Notes: Observed tongs being used for raw chicken also being used for steak. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils. Utensils were removed to be washed.
Violation #4:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed buildup of substance on all nozzles of drink machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
Violation #5:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed buildup of substance on deflector of ice machine. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Machine should be cleaned and sanitized before being put back into use as soon as possible.
Violation #6:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the following food items at temps outside of acceptable range: queso x 3 (dated 5/17, 51F); beef dated 8/14 x 2 and 8/15 (48F, 48F, 47F); chicken (5/17, 49F); beans (8/15, 48F), steak (8/15, 49F). Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. Items were discarded by PIC.
Violation #7:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(h) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, disposition (p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed steak dated 8/7 and molded in WIC. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen. Item was discarded.
Violation #8:
12B – personal cleanliness
511-6-1.03(5)(j) – hair restraints (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed cook not wearing a hair restraint upon entering the facility. Upon notice of DPH, employee went out put on hat. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
Violation #9:
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?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed buildup of substance on dunnage racks in WIC, as well as on the walls of the WIC. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Surfaces should be cleaned as soon as possible and more frequent cleaning should be conducted.
Violation #10:
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 excessive grease and food debris on floors beneath fryer and grill. Also observed excessive buildup on door leading into kitchen. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. Implement more routine cleaning schedule.
Additional remarks:
Cooler is too warm. PIC stated that someone was in route to repair.
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