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EL ZARAPE RESTAURANT AND MARKET
203 RICHARDSON RD STE 60 , CALHOUN, GA 30701 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 7 of them critical, involving temperature control, employee health and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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C71May 8, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 7 of them critical, involving temperature control, employee health and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed TCS foods reading above 41F on meat prep sink (raw steak=63F, raw steak=60F).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS food reading below 135F on stove top (menudo/beef tripe soup=109F).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Observed PIC unable to perform duties due to risk factor violations bare hand contact, cold holding, hot holing, employee health policy, proper drink containers.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)”The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(1)(c)17 - demonstration (pf)”Observed blender container placed in handwashing sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen without paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed cooked rice, cooked beef, cooked pork cooling at room temperature on prep table.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed employee cutting ready to eat (RTE) food, strawberries with bare hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”Observed CFSM unable to access training needs of employees based on risk factor violations.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility”Observed employee personal drink (tumbler) on prep table in kitchen not in single service container with a lid and a straw. Observed opened can of doctor pepper stored on shelf with food products. Observed opened plastic water bottle in warewashing area.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”C74April 20, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 5 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in the walk-in cooler (cooked chicken=43F, chicken soup=44F, Beef stew=48F, menudo=44, birria (cooked beef)=43F, raw beef=42F, raw chicken=43F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in reach-in cooler at ice cream area (Sour cream=48F, salsa=47F, Cream cheese and lechera=45F), ambient temp=45F.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen without soap.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at main kitchen.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black debris.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed employee touch ready to eat (RTE) cut cucumbers with bare hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(a)1,2,3,4(i) - preventing contamination from hands (p), (pf), (c)”Observed employee personal drink (tumbler) on prep table in kitchen not in single service container with a lid and a straw.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”A92October 17, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed employee drink not ina single service lid cup or straw stored with facility food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed pot of food product stored under prep top table without covering and peeled bananas stored in freezer with no cover. Foods were not actively cooling.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”C78October 3, 20257 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, employee health and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed improper cold holding of TCS foods in display cooler and in reach in cooler under prep top at ice cream station above 41F (whipped cream 50F at reach and sliced fruit 45F at display cooler).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Corrective Action: PIC provided with employee health policy information. Will ensure employee health agreements are kept on facility grounds.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)”Observed no written procedure for bodily fluid clean up kit.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”Observed interior of ice machine soiled, not cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed facility without written consumer notification for presence of allergens.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”Observed box of single service cups stored directly on the floor in front food service area at ice cream station.
−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)”Observed multiple drop down ceiling tiles in employee restroom, dry storage area and in kitchen with water damage, not in good repair.
−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)”A100May 15, 2025No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
B89February 26, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving employee health, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
The PIC could not provide documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. Corrective Action: PIC provided with employee health policy information. Will perform informal follow-up on 2/28.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)”Observed interior of ice machine soiled, not cleaned at a frequency necessary to maintain clean to sight and touch. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean interior of ice machine. Will perform informal inspection on 2/28.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed utensil drawer and utensils stored as clean soiled with dried-up food crumbs. Corrective Action: Employee assigned to clean. Will perform informal inspection on 2/28.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed multiple drop down ceiling tiles in employee restroom, dry storage area and in kitchen with water damage, not in good repair. Corrective Action: Workorder placed to have ceiling tiles replaced. Will perform informal follow-up on 03/10.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(f),(g) - wall & ceiling coverings & coatings; wall & ceiling attachments (c)”A95April 1, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed interior of ice machine soiled. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee assigned to clean interior of ice machine. Will perform informal inspection on 4/3.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed employee cell phone stored with working food containers. Corrective Action: PIC was notified, employee removed cell phone. Discussed storing cell phone and/or personal items away from kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (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-064-000142. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.