Brooklet, Bulloch County

El Maguey Mexican Restaurant

103 PARKER AVE BROOKLET, GA 30415

Food

Latest score

Jan 2, 2026

City

Brooklet

County

Bulloch

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed improper cooling of pico de gallo made 1/2/26 in a tightly wrapped container. CA: Went over cooling procedures with PIC

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door with broken seal allowing light into facility. CA: Repair seal to prevent pest entry.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chest freezer damaged & chipped. CA: Replace freezer

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed damaged floor tiles in back room behind bar area CA: Repair tile.

May 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed hand washing station without paper towels. COS: PIC replaced towels

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed freshly diced tomatoes placed in prep top cooler without being properly cooled. CA: Went over cooling procedures with PIC

Jul 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 9211 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP SURFACES. CA: STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DAMAGE TO REAR DOOR SEAL

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY. CA: SPOKE WITH PEST COMPANY AND MANAGER REGARDING PEST TREATMENT PLAN. WILL FOLLOW UP IN 7 DAYS

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(n) - exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DAMAGE AAROUND REAR EXTERIOR WINDOW

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DAMAGE TO FREEZER LID

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING MOP BOARDS

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DAMAGED WALLS

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MISSING/DAMAGED WALL TRIM

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

CLEAN AND REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED FLOORS, WALLS, CEILINGS

Jul 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 6411 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN STORED ABOVE VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOODS

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS STORED IN DRAWER COOLER NOT REACHING 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW- CHICKEN, BEEF, TOMATO, SHRIMP. CA: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOODS

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER NOT REACHING 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW- CHEESE, CHICKEN. CA: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOODS

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS PRESENT IN FACILITY DURING INSPECTION. CA: FACILITY MANAGER MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE AND DEMONSTRATE ABILITY TO PERFORM DUTIES TO PREVENT RISK

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FOOD ON HOT HOLD LINE STORED UNCOVERED. FLIES PRESENT ON FOOD.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FLIES IN KITCHEN

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USE

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE DRAINING ONTO GROUND SURFACE AND STORM DRAIN THROUGH PIPE IN GROUND. CA: SPOKE WITH MANAGER ABOUT CONCERNS. LAURA AND MARLIN WILL FOLLOW UP TOMORROW MORNING TO CONDUCT INVESTIGATION OF FACILITY PLUMBING AND DETERMINE IF ANY ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS TO DRAIN EXIST. SEPTIC TANK FULL AT TIME OF INSPECTION. MULTIPLE AREAS OF PUDDLING IN AREA BEHIND FACILITY.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(f) - warewashing sink, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DISHES STORED IN FOOD PREP SINK

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DAMAGES/DEBRIS ON FLOORS, WALL, CEILINGS

Dec 11, 2023

Routine

Score: 912 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed three compartment sink set up with no sanitizer compartment. COS: pic properly set up three compartment sink.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed taco shells improperly stored to prevent contamination. COS: Pic properly stored items.

Jun 29, 2023

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee actively using three compartment sink reading 0ppm. COS: Employee properly reset sanitizer compartment to acceptable ppm for chlorine.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed improper cooling method. Bulk chicken cooling covered at room temperature. COS: Chicken discarded.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed debris and dust on walls and floors in kitchen. CA: The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.