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El Poblano Mexican Restaurant
1049 S PIERCE ST , ALMA, GA 31510 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 6, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing. This restaurant scored as low as 82 on May 7, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A94May 6, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed wet wiping cloths stored in the hand washing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed grease buildup behind the main cook line.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A90December 3, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed several items in the walk-in cooler lacking a date marking.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed grease buildup behind the main cook line.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”B82May 7, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food held in the walk in cooler at temperatures higher than 41 degrees.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed wet wiping cloths stored in the hand washing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed several items in the walk-in cooler lacking a date marking.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”The interior of the reach in cooler (used for raw meat) was soiled with juice/blood. The interior needs to be cleaned and sanitized.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A94December 2, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving temperature control.
Observed a large container of refried beans stored in the walk-in cooler lacking a date marking.
−4 points · Cited as “null”A94March 4, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Noted prepared food items in the walk in cooler with no use by dates.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-003-000018. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.