Douglas, Coffee County

EL 1800 Mexican Restaurant

1600 S PETERSON AVE DOUGLAS, GA 31535

Food
Latest score
96
Apr 8, 2026
City
Douglas
County
Coffee
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

2-2 D Noted no paper towels at the #1 Hand washy sink in the main kitchen section.

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

1-2 B Firms serv safe permit was not posted.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

6-2 Noted out of date food items in the walk in cooler and improperly dated items.

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

4-2 A Noted prepared food items in the walk in beer cooler with no proper cover = repeat.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

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

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

16 B Noted small sink next to 3 compartment ware wash sink = drain line not plumbed properly.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

14 C Observed single use item stored directly on the floor surface in dry storage room.

Nov 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Need to place hanging thermometers in all cold holding units.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw eggs stored over ready to eat foods like cooked beef, rice and beans. Always keep raw eggs stored on the bottom shelf of the cooling units.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several flies throughout main kitchen and food prep areas - discussed pest control measures. Areas must be free of pests/insects.

Apr 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered foods in reach in coolers throughout facility (i.e. fish, beef, chiles, crema sauce, sliced cheese, and fries). Items must be stored covered to prevent contamination.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plates and bowls stored with food contact surface exposed - store inverted or covered to protect food contact

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing/damaged baseboards throughout main kitchen. Repair baseboards

Jul 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 816 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered foods in reach in coolers throughout facility(i.e. salsa, crema sauce, onions, vegetables, shrimp, meat). Items must be stored covered to prevent contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed stored chopper/slicer encrusted and coated with old lettuce and vegetable residue. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized after use or every 4 hours (whichever comes first) to prevent contamination.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inconsistent date marking. Items must be labeled either with preparation date or date of disposal. Also observed expired prepped food items in walk in cooler (exp. 07/16/23). TCS foods must be used or disposed according to date.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food items/juice stored on floor in walk in cooler. All food items must be stores a minimum of 6" above floor surface to prevent pest harboring and protect against contamination.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an abundant amount of flies (~30+ flies noted) throughout main kitchen and food prep areas - discussed pest control measures. Areas must be free of pests/insects.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed chipped/missing tiles in dry storage area (allowing wastewater to pool). Observed missing/busted floor tiles in walk in freezer. Repair times.