NEWNAN, Coweta County

El Metro Venezvelan Fast Food Station

2235 E HWY 34 NEWNAN, GA 30265

Food

Latest score

Jan 15, 2026

City

NEWNAN

County

Coweta

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 15, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ready-to-eat cooked onions stored in front of raw bacon, cheese stored in front of shelled eggs, and raw chicken and beef stored in the same container in reach-in cooler. Storage order corrected and raw meat stored together discarded during inspection.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no test strips to properly test sanitizer levels in three compartment sink. Test strips shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing levels. Test strips ordered during inspection.

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 854 violations

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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef reheating in food warmer not turned on. PIC moved food items to grill to reheat during inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw chicken in meat prep sink thawing not completely submerged under running water. PIC turned water on during inspection.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop handle touching food in container of sugar. PIC moved scoop handle above food.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee speaker stored next to single use containers and employee keys stored next to ready-to-eat foods. All employee items moved during inspection.

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 718 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee handle bags of raw beef and returned to cooking without washing hands. Observed employee open water bottle and didn't wash hands after.

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 multiple food items cold holding on counter above proper cold holding temperature of 41F or below such as shell eggs at 75F, sliced tomatoes 69F, cut leafy greens 70F, sliced/shredded cheese 64F and white cheese 72F. All food items discarded during inspection.

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 water bottles stored in fruit box and on multiple food prep surfaces. Observed employee food stored in microwave. PIC discarded all water bottles and food during inspection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(5)(d) - where to wash (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed gloves stored in hand wash sink. PIC removed gloves out of hand wash sink during inspection. Hand wash sink is for washing hands ONLY.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed trash can stored blocking hand wash sink. PIC moved trash can from in front of hand wash sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw beef in meat prep sink thawing not completely submerged under running water. PIC moved meat to reach-in freezer during inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ants throughout main kitchen and front service area. No pest control records on file.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) - kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed single use plastic plates stored with food/lip contact surfaces showing in main and back kitchen. PIC inverted single use items during inspection.

Dec 18, 2024

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.