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El Vallarta
5641 HWY 129 , PENDERGRASS, GA 30567 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (April 25, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and management & training.
Inspection history
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A90April 25, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and management & training.
Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items held in front reach-in cooler held above 41F. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all TCS items are held at proper temperatures of 41F or below if held cold. PIC discarded items unable to be cooled. COS.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed Front Reach in Cooler currently incapable of holding temperatures of 41 F or below.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”A97September 20, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.
Observed food handling staff preparing food items while wearing watches. Food handlers may only wear a single smooth metallic band type ring while handling food. Watches removed. COS.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”A96March 15, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
No paper towels observed stocked at back hand sink. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all hand sinks are stocked with paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”A100August 10, 2024No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
A94January 27, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and chemical safety.
Observed staff drinks in unapproved containers (open bottle and cup) within food prep and service areas. Staff drinks, if in food prep and service areas, must be in a single service cup with a lid and straw, and be located so as to not pose potential contamination to food and food contact surfaces. Unapproved drinks removed.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Current inspection posted behind counter and unreadable from customer side of counter. Post inspection at a point in public view that is with 15' of point of order, 5-7' off floor and at a location that customers may get within 1' to read. Post this inspection in suitable area of facility within 10 days of receipt.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed accumulations of debris on floors of walk-in cooler, under 3 door reach in cooler and under chemical storage shelves. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Correct by 2/6/24.
−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 786071. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.