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El Charro Mexican Grill
700 DOUTHIT FERRY RD STE 750 , CARTERSVILLE, GA 30120 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 24, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 88 on May 6, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100September 24, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A92April 1, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed can opener with build up on the blade.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed containers/boxes of food stored on the floor in WIC and WIF.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed scoop stored in sugar with the handle in direct contact with product.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”A93October 22, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving temperature control and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed several containers of food In the walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer stored without a lid or cover.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed employee prepping food in the kitchen without the proper beard restraint.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)”B88May 6, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed potentially hazardous TCS foods improperly cold holding above 41 degrees F (see temp log).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed multiple food items in warmer unit without lids to protect from potential contamination.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”A91November 18, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food storage.
Observed raw fish stored on bottom shelf in cooler under raw ground beef.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”A96December 21, 20231 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food storage containers washed and rinsed at the 3 compartment sink then towel dried and stored on the clean dish shelving, without first sanitizing the dishes or allowing them to air dry.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(8)(a) - before use after cleaning(p)”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-008-000314. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.