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El Centinela Mexican Restaurant
6072 HWY 53 BLOCK G , BRASELTON, GA 30517 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 4, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving management & training.
Inspection history
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A96May 4, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving management & training.
Observed sanitizer spray bottle used to sanitize dining tables, not currently in use, with a quaternary ammonia sanitizer level below 200ppm. Person-in Charge remade sanitizer to proper concentration. COS. REPEAT.
−3 points · Cited as “null”A95October 21, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving management & training and food storage.
Observed low sanitizer concentration in kitchen sanitizer bucket (chlorine) and table sanitizing spray bottle (quat ammonia). Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to maintain sanitize at required concentration (chlorine 50-100ppm, quat ammonia 200-400ppm). PIC remade sanitizers. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed customer drinking glasses tightly stacked while wet. REPEAT.
−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)”A92February 12, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed prepared foods in WIC and reach in cooler without lids/proper covers. All foods in storage shall be covered. Staff placing lids or plastic wrap on containers. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed container of food loosely covered stored under dripping condenser. Relocate containers out from under WIF condenser until drip is repaired. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed containers of clean utensils at pass thru window with food ends up and exposed. Once utensils exit dishwasher and air dry, food ends should be reversed and be down in container. Corrected by flipping into clean container with handles up.
−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)”A90June 26, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in Togo RIC by bar holding at temperatures above 41F*. Corrective Action: Person-in charge (PIC) instructed all TCS items must be cold held at 41F or below. All impacted items discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed Togo RIC currently incapable of holding TCS foods at 41F or below, not in good repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A95December 14, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and garbage & waste.
Observed quaternary ammonia sanitizer concentration in spray bottle below 200 ppm; sanitizer not in active use. Sanitizer - quaternary ammonia must remain between 200-400 ppm. Sanitizer remade to proper concentration. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed drinks pitcher used as scoop stored in bulk salsa container. Scoops must have handles. Pitcher removed. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed dumpster door open. Door closed. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (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 78175. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.