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El Parian Mexican Parrilla and Bar
1708 ZION CME CHURCH RD , HARTWELL, GA 30643 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 6, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Inspection history
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A90July 6, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and temperature control.
Observed soil/mold buildup on lid and inside of ice machine. PIC advised that ice machine was cleaned weekly. Informed PIC that that cleaning frequency may not be adequate and there was clear build-up on inside of ice machine. PIC to wash, rinse, and sanitize ice machine by end of day.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”1. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf Was advised upon walking into the facility that the hot water heater was out of operation. Advised PIC to set up a temporary handwashing station and for employees to wear gloves with proper usage/discarding. PIC called maintenance person who arrived on site to fix hot water heater - COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(c) - handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)”(i) Manual Warewashing Equipment, Wash Solution Temperature. The temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment shall be maintained at not less than 110°F (43°C) or the temperature specified on the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instructions. Pf Was advised by PIC upon entering the facility that hot water heater was out of operation. Warewashing could not be performed until hot water heater was back in operation. Maintenance man was called and arrived on site to fix hot water heater during inspection. - COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(h),(i) - warewashing equipment, clean solutions; manual warewashing equipment, wash solution temperature (c,pf)”Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Observed multiple instances of food being uncovered in RICs, WIC, and ice bin in bar area. Advised PIC of the importance of keeping all food items covered. PIC covered all uncovered items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed food debris on walls of warewashing area and grime on walls in kitchen in general. Advised PIC to properly clean floors, walls, and ceilings often enough to prevent accumulation.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A92March 6, 20256 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 1 of them critical, involving plumbing & water, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
No sneeze guards on salsa bar. Gave documents for proper sneeze guard sizing. COS: Closed salsa bar to public just allowing servers to get it out as needed for tables.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(u) - food display (p)”(h) Approved Sewage Disposal System. Sewage shall be disposed through an approved facility that is: 1. A public sewage treatment plant; P or 2. An individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law. P (i) Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater. Condensate drainage and other nonsewage liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. Note: Observed evidence of recent failure at drain lines. COS- manager switched to upper system and is fixing leak in facility. Also in process of replacing filter with larger one that meets new demand and adding more property so we can get a new system installed. Requested pumping reports. Will check back and potentially close facility if system cannot be kept from surfacing. Getting new water records. Owner will likely need to pump regularly until new system can be installed.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)”Last inspection report not posted. Advised must show the latest report.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Freezer iced over and not working properly. Manager has someone coming to fix it.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”New walk in cooler and freezer floors, walls and ceilings not seal properly. still have crevices at connection points. Fix to meet all requirements.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Wall near water heater and in ware washing area has food debris on it. Clean floors, walls, and ceilings often enough to prevent accumulations.
−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 FSP-073-000062. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.