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El Sabor De Mi Tierra, Inc.
11661 COMMERCE ROAD , ATHENS, GA 30607 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Inspection history
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B80August 8, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed glass door reach-in cooler holding multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items above 41F. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all TCS items are held at 41F or below to prevent pathogen growth. PIC discarded affected items. COS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed leak in three compartment sink drain not allowing sanitize compartment to hold water, and causing excessive water leakage onto floor, not going to drain. Not in good repair.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)”Observed gaps under both doors lead to back of facility, observed back door open. Ensure doors are in good repair with no gaps to prevent pest entry.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed fly paper hanging from ceiling in food prep area. PIC removed fly paper. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Inspection report observed stored behind counter. REPEAT.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed glass door reach-in cooler currently incapable of holding TCS items at the proper temperature of 41F or below, not in proper adjustment. PIC instructed to call technician to repair unit and not use unit to hold TCS items until verified to hold proper temperature.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed floor under 3-compartment sink is disrepair, ensure facilities are maintained. REPEAT.
−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)”B85April 26, 20259 violations
Inspectors recorded 9 violations, 3 of them critical, involving chemical safety, management & training and pest control.
Observed multiple medicines stored above food and food contact surfaces in establishment.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)”Observed unlabeled spray bottle in establishment. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all chemicals transferred from original container and labeled with common name. PIC labeled bottle. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed fly paper hanging from ceiling in kitchen, improperly placed insect control device. PIC advised to move fly paper to area separated from food, clean utensils, linens, single service items, etc.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed food employees working with food while wearing bracelets and studded rings.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed gaps under both doors lead to back of facility. Ensure doors are in good repair with no gaps to prevent pest entry.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Inspection report observed stored behind counter.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed bowls used as scoops in bulk containers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed floor under 3-compartment sink is disrepair and storage shelves under prep tables covered in debris. Ensure facilities are maintained. REPEAT.
−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 dirty unused equipment in establishment.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)”B81September 21, 20247 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed glass door reach-in cooler holding time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items above 41F. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all TCS items are held at 41F or below to prevent pathogen growth. PIC discarded affected items. COS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed fly paper hanging from ceiling in kitchen improperly placed insect control device. PIC advised to move fly paper to area separated from food, clean utensils, linens, single service items, etc.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”Observed sanitizer cloth buckets with a chlorine sanitizer concentration below 50ppm. PIC remade sanitizer buckets to proper concentration. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Back door leading to warewashing area open with no mesh screen. Back door leading to dry storage observed with gaps, not correctly fitted.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)”Observed glass door reach-in cooler currently incapable of holding TCS items at the proper temperature of 41F or below, not in proper adjustment. PIC instructed to call technician to repair unit and not use unit to hold TCS items until verified to hold proper temperature. REPEAT.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed floor, walls, & ceilings (FWC) throughout establishment not smooth or easily cleanable. Missing ceiling tiles in back ware washing area. Back wall material made of insulation board. REPEAT.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”Observed FRP coming off of wall in dry storage, sink areas, not in good repair and missing tiles throughout kitchen. Ensure physical facilities are maintained. REPEAT.
−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 783. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.