Tifton, Tift County

El Metate Mexican Restaurant

1021 2ND ST W TIFTON, GA 31794

Food
Latest score
97
Jun 1, 2026
City
Tifton
County
Tift
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 1, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed outer openings not sealed with kitchen door having significant holes at the bottom of the door. CA: Food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by doors being solid and tight-fitting door. Door shall be properly sealed and documentation of correction emailed to Carly.Harper@dph.ga.gov. PIC stated she will have someone here Wednesday to repair.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed handwash sinks at the server/drink area and bar not supplied with soap. COS: PIC placed soap at both sinks. CA: Keep Handwash sinks supplied with hand soap at all times.

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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 potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice appears to have been cooled improperly yesterday. Rice was discarded by PIC. Discussed items shall be 41 F or below when cold holding.

Dec 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 971 violation

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Time/Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items that are labeled as "keep refrigerated" were not discarded per manufacturer's expiration date or sell by date. Cut leafy greens were discarded by PIC.

May 30, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.