Buford, Gwinnett County

EL MOLCAJETE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

2590 Hamilton Mill Rd Suite 110 Buford GA 30519

Food
Latest score
91
Dec 1, 2025
City
Buford
County
Gwinnett
Grade
A
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A1 violation
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. NOTE: No additives are used at this facility. *NOTE: Food code summary of changes reviewed with PIC. Digital copy provided. **NOTE: Ensure facility is ordering raw molluscan shellfish from a supplier on the approved ICSSL list. At the time of the inspection, facility had raw mussels from an unapproved supplier (not on the ICSSL list). PIC has discarded the mussels.** Questions? Contact us at www.gnrhealth.com or 770-963-5132.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety foods cold-holding above 41F (see temp log). Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Person in Charge (PIC) discarded the food items.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A1 violation
Comments

NOTE: All cold and hot held temperatures were in compliance unless otherwise noted. NOTE: Questions? Please visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1B: .04(6)(f)Observed four pans of rice holding below 135F. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 135°F (57°C) or above. (P) Corrective Actions: PIC (person in charge) discarded rice.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 87Grade: B2 violations
Comments

Note: All cold-holding and hot-holding items were in compliance unless otherwise noted. *Note: Ensure serving scoops are not stored with handles touching the food. *Note: Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one-half inch (1/2"). *Note: Employees shall consume food and drink only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas (unless drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee's hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles). For questions or comments please call 770-963-5132 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

3-1A: .04(2)(a)Observed tamales stored on a reach-in cooler. Per discussions with the person in charge tamales are received from an unapproved source.// Food shall be obtained from sources that comply with law. (P) Corrective Actions: //Tamales were discarded.//

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2A: .04(4)(c)1(iv)Observed several containers holding chips, fried tortillas, taco salad shells etc stored on upper shelves above the prep line and on a shelving unit left uncovered. Observed food containers stored inside coolers (walk-in cooler and reach-in freezer) also left uncovered. Food must be protected from cross contamination by storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered, or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. (C) Corrective Actions: //Foods were covered with lids or plastic wrapping.//

Jun 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 88Grade: B2 violations
Comments

Note: All cold-holding and hot-holding items were in compliance unless otherwise noted. Note: The facility uses flavored syrups and vanilla extract as additives. Note: Stone molcajetes may not be used as a food contact surface. **Note: Shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. Note: An informal inspection will occur by 7/1/2024. For questions or comments please call 770-963-5132 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1C: .04(6)(d)Observed multiple red salsa containers and raw beef that did not cool down to 41F within 4 hours after preparation. Time/temperature control for safety foods prepared from room temperatures or refrigeration temperatures shall be cooled from 70°F to 41°F (5°C) or below within 4 hours. (P) Corrective Actions: //Food items were discarded.//

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

18: .07(2)(m)Observed two backdoors with gaps between the floor and the door. Daylight is visible. Outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by:

  1. filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (C)
  2. closed, tight-fitting windows; (C) and
  3. solid self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (C) Corrective Actions: //