Sep 17, 2025
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
JONESBORO, Clayton County
El Gran Rico Pollaso
7836 TARA BLVD JONESBORO, GA 30236
Food
Latest score
100
Sep 17, 2025
City
JONESBORO
County
Clayton
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.
Mar 19, 2025
Routine
Score: 924 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
The Person in Charge could not provide details or proof during the inspection that a proper disinfectant would be utilized for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the establishment. Advised to obtain an EPA approved disinfectant and keep available at all times.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed light entry at back door. Advised PIC all entryways shall protect against pests at all times. Advised PIC to repair/ replace weather strip at door.
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC to post the current inspection report at all times.
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed the most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC to post the current inspection report at all times.
Oct 1, 2024
Routine
Score: 873 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed TCS foods cold holding in the prep top cooler above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: PIC discarded food products.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed front door open upon arrival. Advised PIC outer opening shall be protected against pest entry at al times. COS: Door was closed.
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed the ambient temperature of the prep cooler containing TCS foods at 50F. Advised PIC equipment containing TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. Advised to have cooler repaired.
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
Score: 912 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
Observed food contact surfaces of the plastic containers, strainer, and pots stored clean with encrusted food debris on the surfaces. Advised PIC food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.
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 2 containers of the beef cooling in the prep top cooler with the lid on tight. Advised on proper cooling methods. COS: Lids removed
Oct 3, 2023
Routine
Score: 915 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed crock filled with refried beans stored uncovered. Advised PIC all food shall be covered to prevent contamination.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed several food contact surfaces (plated, bowl, and spoons) stored as clean with food debris. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
11C - approved thawing methods used
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed beef thawing in stagnant water upon arrival. Advised PIC of proper thawing methods. COS- beef was placed under running water.
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 scoop stored with handle touching ice. Advised PIC of proper ways to store in use utensils. COS- scoop was stored with handle up.
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(h) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed cardboard boxes lining the shelf in walk in freezer. Advised PIC to obtain material that shall be cleaning and non-porous.