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El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant
1875 WINDER HWY , JEFFERSON, GA 30549 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 15, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and temperature control.
Inspection history
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B89September 15, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, management & training and temperature control.
Drain at three compartment sink and dish washer not indirectly plumbed. REPEAT.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(c) - backflow prevention (p)”Observed sanitizer used for table sanitization in a unmarked spray bottle. Corrective Action (CA): Person in charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all chemicals are labeled when transferred to a different container.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed multiple containers of queso and soup cooling in large dense containers in walk in freezer. PIC instructed to rapidly cool TCS items using approved methods. Items ice bathed. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed food in walk in freezer not maintained frozen. Affected products discarded. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(a) - frozen food (c)”Observed walk in freezer unable to maintain a adequate temperature to maintain food frozen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A90February 19, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, temperature control and menu & labeling.
Drain at three compartment sink and dish washer not indirectly plumbed.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(c) - backflow prevention (p)”Observed multiple food items throughout kitchen stored uncovered in prep table and reach in coolers. Corrective action (CA): Person in charge (PIC) instructed to keep all foods not actively cooling covered. PIC covered food. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Establishment does not have written notification declaring which major food allergens that are handled.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)”B84August 6, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed multiple containers of cut lettuce in walk-in cooler (WIC) prepared at 9am. Lettuce observed at 51F at 2PM, lettuce improperly cooled within 4 hour window. Corrective action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all cold/ambient temperature control for safety (TCS) items are cooled within 4 hours, minimum of 7.25F per hour to ensure proper cooling. PIC discarded lettuce. COS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)”Drain at three compartment sink and dish washer not indirectly plumbed.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(c) - backflow prevention (p)”Observed multiple containers of cut lettuce cooling in dense covered containers in WIC. PIC instructed to rapidly cool TCS items using approved methods.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed fish stored in vacuum sealed bags. PIC stated fish come in frozen and is thawed in bag. PIC instructed to open bag prior to thawing.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”B88December 10, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving pest control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed can of residential bug spray on floor next to glass door cooler in storage room. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure no residential pesticides are kept onsite and all pest control is preformed by certified pest control operators. PIC discarded spray. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)”Drain at three compartment sink and dish washer not indirectly plumbed.
−2 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(4)(c) - backflow prevention (p)”Observed fish stored in vacuum sealed bags. PIC stated fish come in frozen and is thawed in bag. PIC instructed to open bag prior to thawing.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)”Observed sanitizer bucket holding clean sanitizing rags at a chlorine concentration below 50ppm. PIC instructed to ensure all chlorine sanitizer is maintained between 50-100ppm. PIC remade sanitizer. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”B85May 21, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and food storage.
Observed raw meat stored over ready-to eat (RTE) foods in Walk-in Cooler and in Kitchen Reach-in. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to follow correct storage order and seperation of raw foods from RTE foods. PIC confirmed no cross-contamination has occured and corrected storage order. Storage order poster in Spanish left with PIC.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed rice cooling on counter tightly stacked and covered. Rice moved to Walk-in Freezer, uncovered and unstacked, observed to be cooling correctly.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed numerous spices in kitchen and bar area removed from original packaging not labeled. Identify and label all products removed from original packaging.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”B82November 20, 20236 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed multiple time-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods holding above 41 in Cold Line.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed employee restroom not supplied with soap. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed all handwash sinks must be supplied with soap. Soap restocked. COS.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed scoops without handles stored in food throughout establishment. Scoops removed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed plates by Hot Line not stored covered or inverted. Plates inverted. COS.
−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)”Cold Line unable to maintain 41F or below air temperature. Contact technician.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in walk-in cooler. Cardboard removed. COS.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (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 78144. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.