Winder, Barrow County

El Patio Mexican Restaurant

195 W ATHENS ST WINDER, GA 30680

Food

Latest score

Jan 14, 2026

City

Winder

County

Barrow

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

No paper towel supplied at kitchen hand washing sink. CA - All hand washing sinks must be supplied with paper towels. Person in charge restocked paper towel at hand washing sink.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Gap at back door leading outside.

May 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Dented cans were not segregated from the other food in the dry storage. Designate an area for dented/damaged goods. The dented cans were discarded.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Multiple single use plastic containers are being used to store food. Approved containers must be used to store food.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The gaskets on the reach in cooler are torn and in disrepair. Replace the torn gaskets.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(j) - single-service and single-use articles, safe and clean (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cooked rice was stored in grocery bags. The rice was discarded. Proper containers must be used to store food.

Jul 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 873 violations

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3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(3)(k) - molluscan shellfish, maintaining identity (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The oyster tags were not attached to the container of oysters in the reach in cooler. The oysters were discarded.

3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(g) - records, creation, & retention (pf)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The oyster tags were not kept for 90 days. Records must be kept for 90 days from the date of the last use and kept in chronological order. Start keeping oyster tags.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

The soap dispenser was not working at the kitchen hand sink and soap was not supplied at the bar hand sink. The soap was replaced at the hand sinks. All hand sinks must be supplied with soap.

Apr 23, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.