Jun 9, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Rincon, Effingham County
Surcheros Fresh Mex
612 TOWNE PARK LOOP RINCON, GA 31326
Food
Latest score
100
Jun 9, 2026
City
Rincon
County
Effingham
Inspections
5
Score history
Inspection scores over time for this facility.
Inspection history
Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.
Oct 9, 2025
Routine
Score: 944 violations
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed sanitation rag stored in hand sink instead of sanitation bucket.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed metal handle touching taco seasoning
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed grease and food debris buildup on fryer/grill station.
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed floor behind the ovens in main kitchen and floor underneath grill and fryer area to have debris and build-up.
May 2, 2025
Routine
Score: 971 violation
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed dirty rag stored on shelf near to-go items. COS: PIC removed rag and put it in the dirty rag bucket. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be:
(i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); and
(ii) Laundered daily.
Nov 14, 2024
Routine
Score: 822 violations
5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed queso in hot hold unit near cash register temp at 105F after being prepped two hours prior. All TCS items for reheating must reach 165F in the first two hours. COS: PIC discarded food items. Except as specified under paragraphs 2, 3, and 5 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F (74°C) for 15 seconds
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed multiple TCS food items above 41F (tomatillo salsa 52F, Salsa bar 50-52F). CA: PIC discarded food items. Recommended keeping temperature log or implementing TPHC. time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below
Sep 11, 2024
Initial
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.