SUMMERVILLE, Chattooga County

El Pueblito Mexican Grill

11392 HIGHWAY 27 SUMMERVILLE, GA 30747

Food

Latest score

Oct 10, 2025

City

SUMMERVILLE

County

Chattooga

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.

Oct 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mechanical ware washing machine having too low sanitizer concentration. Concentration reading 0ppm. CA: Mechanical ware washing machines must clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces at correct sanitizing levels. COS: PIC will not use mechanical ware washing machine until repairs are made and will use three-compartment sink for washing and sanitizing all dishes. PIC will contact Health Dept once repaired to have ware washing machine repaired.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cutting board at prep top table worn with deep cut marks and worn from use making cutting board making it unable to be cleaned and sanitized properly. CA: Surfaces such as cutting boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. COS: PIC will replace cutting board at prep top table.

Mar 10, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee beverage stored on top of prep top cooler. CA: Discussed with PIC that employee drinks must be stored on a non-food contact surface and separate from exposed food and equipment. PIC discarded employee beverage.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw fish and raw shrimp stored in direct contact with undrained ice water in chef drawers. CA: Had PIC drain ice and water off food items. Discussed with PIC other cooling options.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hood vents in disrepair in several spots above grill. CA: PIC will have until September 2025 to have hood vents replaced.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed soil build up on inside of ice machine. CA: PIC cleaned build up of ice machine until clean to sight and touch. Observed tea nozzle not cleaned at a frequency to maintain clean to sight and touch. CA: Manager had cleaned.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple metal pans with multiple old date mark stickers still on. CA: Manager had removed.

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed soil build up on inside of ice machine. CA: PIC cleaned build up of ice machine until clean to sight and touch.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Ice cream scoop and spoon stored in ice cream tub after use. Both were touching the ice cream. CA: PIC removed both from the container and was educated.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed Damaged flooring preventing proper cleaning. CA: PIC has scheduled repairs for damaged areas.

May 31, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Fly strip trap used above food prep area. CA: PIC removed and discarded strip and was educated on fly strip placement.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed Damaged flooring preventing proper cleaning. CA: Have PIC schedule repairs for damaged areas.