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EL POTRO
3396 BUFORD HWY , ATLANTA, GA 30329 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 27, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving temperature control. This restaurant scored as low as 85 on August 13, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A96April 27, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving temperature control.
Observed queso in reach-in cooler and flan in walk-in cooler stored uncovered, unprotected from cooler condensers and not in active cooling process.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”A93August 20, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Observed food residue clogging hand washing sink as evidence of misuse.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed flies in main kitchen during inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”B85August 13, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and facility upkeep.
Observe serve touch ready to eat food (lettuce) on plate before serving. COS - plate remade food discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”Observed employee drinking from soda bottle in bar area before discarding in trash can. COS - informed PIC to tell employees eating and drinking can only be done in designated areas away from food/beverage prep areas or from a single use cup with a lid and straw.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed accumulated debris on floors and walls of facility.
−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)”Observed small leak at the bottom of prep top cooler.
−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)”A91December 13, 20236 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed mechanical dishwashing reading at a 0ppm chlorine. COS: dish repairman called to fix machine. After priming, dish machine read at 50ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)”Facility does not have a current CFSM. Their previous CFSM expired 3/29/23. Provided PIC with upcoming SERV safe class availability offered by DCBOH.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)”Observed soil buildup in ice bin.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed old food debris stuck to clean knives, ladles, and magnetic strip. COS-dishes were placed in 3-comp sink to be recleaned. Magnetic strip that holds knives was cleaned to remove old debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed unclean dishes placed in vegetable prep sink. COS-dishes were taken out of prep sink and placed in 3-comp sink to be properly cleaned. Prep sink sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed accumulated debris on floors and walls of facility.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (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 FS044-444144. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.