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EL RIOS MEXICAN CAFE
69 HIGHWAY 9 S , DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 10, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data.
Inspection history
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A100September 10, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100March 25, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100September 11, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A100March 13, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A99September 20, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving management & training.
Clean equipment/utensils are not being stored covered or inverted . Cos: Person in charge inverted bowls.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”A97March 28, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
A large hotel pan of cooked chicken cooling from last night in walk-in-cooler, overfilled and uncovered. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food shall be protected from overhead contamination. Per person in charge cooling is done in small containers and using ice bath to get it to 70F in 2 hrs, remaining time (4hrs) is done in walk-in-cooler uncovered. COS: Chicken will be reheated today for service and person in charge will make sure loosely covered any food item that is finishing cooling in walk-in cooler.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”A98September 19, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving management & training and pest control.
Single use articles and/or single service articles (straws) are not being kept in the original protective package that afford protection form contamination until they are used. COS: Person in Charge (PIC) opened a new box of individually wrapped straws.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)”Ceiling peeling over prep/mop sink /hand sink area in back prep area and steam table area in main kitchen. Repair to keep ceiling smooth and easily cleanable and to prevent paint from flaking off on food/food contact surfaces. Baseboards in back prep area and around dishwasher in disrepair. Keep areas maintained to avoid entrance of pests. Owner of restaurant will address these repairs to landlord.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (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 F-042-2004-00016. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.