ACWORTH, Cherokee County

El Pollo Dorado

6822 HWY 92 ACWORTH, GA 30102

Food
Latest score
91
Jun 9, 2026
City
ACWORTH
County
Cherokee
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 9, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cheese sauce being hot held in soup warmer at 120°F and cut rotisserie chicken being hot held between 109-120°F. TCS foods must be hot held at 135°F or above. COS by discarding cheese and cooling down chicken in walk-in.

Sep 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

Observed gaskets of warmer cabinet in disrepair. Must replace.

Jan 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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 employees uncovered water bottle stored in food prep area. Employees must consume drinks from a disposable cup with a straw and lid. COS by moving.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potatoes cooling in large, deep container.

  1. Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled:

(i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf

(ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf

(iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf

(iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf

(v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf

(vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or

(vii) Other effective methods. Pf

COS by transferring to sheet tray.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed most recent inspection report of 87/B from 8/16/24 not posted. The score posted was a 100 from 11/6/23 posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. COS by posting right score.

Aug 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 872 violations

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potatoes cooked at 12:30 PM temping at 69°F in walk in cooler around 4:30 PM. These potatoes did not cool properly due to improper cooling methods. All time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods must cool down from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours. COS by discarding.

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 significant mold build up in ice machine. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned at a rate that precludes soil accumulation. Health authority recommends cleaning at least monthly.

Nov 6, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.