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GeorgiaHabersham County Clarkesville

EL JINETE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

345 WEST LOUISE ST , CLARKESVILLE, GA 30523 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

B
89 / 100 · Good
Last inspected August 13, 2025
2 inspections on record · average score 90

Most recent inspection (August 13, 2025): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Inspection history

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B89August 13, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteResponse procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events.

Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food establishment. Consulted with PIC and provided educational material.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteToxic substances properly identified, stored, used.

11-6-1.07(6)(b) - Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf Observed spray bottles throughout the facility with chemicals name not marked. Consulted with PIC and PIC relabel spray bottles with common chemical name.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”
RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths: properly used and stored.

2. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be: (i) Held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n); Observe various wet rags used in facility being held with no sanitization. Consulted with PIC and revised cloths usages.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”
A91May 1, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.

CriticalFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note: Observed mold accumulation on baffle inside ice machine. PIC instructed to have ice machine emptied, washed and sanitized by end of day.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteAdequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible.

511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf Note: Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen by grill with dishes in it. PIC instructed to remove the dishes and to only partake in handwashing at sink as that it was it is designated for.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”
RoutineIn-use utensils: properly stored.

511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon Note: Observed scoop for salt and other dried foods with handle touching contents of container. PIC removed and sanitized scoops before placing back in containers with the handle up.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (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 068-FS-2010-05010. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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