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El Gran Rico Pollaso
7836 TARA BLVD , JONESBORO, GA 30236 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 8, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 87 on October 1, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100July 8, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100September 17, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A92March 19, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training, pest control and handwashing & hygiene.
The Person in Charge could not provide details or proof during the inspection that a proper disinfectant would be utilized for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the establishment. Advised to obtain an EPA approved disinfectant and keep available at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed light entry at back door. Advised PIC all entryways shall protect against pests at all times. Advised PIC to repair/ replace weather strip at door.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC to post the current inspection report at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”B87October 1, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS foods cold holding in the prep top cooler above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: PIC discarded food products.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed front door open upon arrival. Advised PIC outer opening shall be protected against pest entry at al times. COS: Door was closed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed the ambient temperature of the prep cooler containing TCS foods at 50F. Advised PIC equipment containing TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. Advised to have cooler repaired.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”A91March 12, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and temperature control.
Observed food contact surfaces of the plastic containers, strainer, and pots stored clean with encrusted food debris on the surfaces. Advised PIC food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed 2 containers of the beef cooling in the prep top cooler with the lid on tight. Advised on proper cooling methods. COS: Lids removed.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”A91October 3, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed several food contact surfaces (plated, bowl, and spoons) stored as clean with food debris. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed crock filled with refried beans stored uncovered. Advised PIC all food shall be covered to prevent contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed beef thawing in stagnant water upon arrival. Advised PIC of proper thawing methods. COS- beef was placed under running water.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed ice scoop stored with handle touching ice. Advised PIC of proper ways to store in use utensils. COS- scoop was stored with handle up.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed cardboard boxes lining the shelf in walk in freezer. Advised PIC to obtain material that shall be cleaning and non-porous.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”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-031-001307. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.