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Puerto Nuevo Restaurant LLC
353 N BROAD ST , TOCCOA, GA 30577 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (February 10, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A91February 10, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Bulk containers of chips and sugar observed out of original container with no common name label. PIC instructed to label containers with common name.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Grill cook observed with no beard guard/net and facial hair longer than 1/2 inch. PIC advised that all food prep employees with facial hair longer than 1/2 inch must wear beard guard.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(i) - clothing (c)”Observed multiple food storage containers drying on dish rack stacked wet. PIC instructed to let containers air dry before stacking.
−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)”Storage area flooring is not smooth, easily cleanable. Raw wood floor observed in storage area. PIC instructed to make floors non-porous, smooth, and easily cleanable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”A91June 25, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, food storage and garbage & waste.
Observed multiple pans of meat and beans in kitchen area cooling (started at 1pm) in large pans w/ ice underneath. Explained proper cooling methods to staff. Meat and beans were put into shallow pans with ice added to food and ice bath beneath pans. Re-checked food temp at ~ 1:40pm temp was at 90F. Re-checked food temp again at 2:15pm temp was at 75F. Food must cool from 135F-->70F w/in 2 hours and 70F --> 41F w/in 4 hours.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Bulk containers of rice and beans observed in dry storage area w/o common food name label. Explained to cook to take a marker/label and label containers with common food name.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Dumpster door observed open. PIC informed to keep door shut unless in use.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Dumpster area observed to have excessive trash on the ground/surrounding dumpster. PIC advised to keep area clean to prevent harborage of pests.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”A92May 1, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and garbage & waste.
Pink mold observed in ice machine. PIC instructed to clean ice machine often enough to prevent mold accumulation.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Bulk container with sugar not labeled in drink service area. Bulk container also found in dry storage containing dry beans but was labeled as flour. PIC instructed to label all bulk containers with proper name of product.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Drain plug on dumpster is missing. PIC instructed to contact city to obtain drain plug.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”Floor in dry storage area is bare wood. PIC instructed to make sure flooring is covered with approved product that is smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(1)(a) - indoor materials (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-127-000012. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.