Cornelia, Habersham County

EL PATRON FAMILY MEXICAN RESTAURANT

950 N MAIN ST CORNELIA, GA 30531

Food
Latest score
99
Nov 22, 2024
City
Cornelia
County
Habersham
Inspections
2

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 22, 2024

Followup

Score: 991 violation

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 an in-use utensil (such as a knife) stored in crevices between equipment in between uses; consulted with PIC on ensuring all in-use utensils are stored in a manner accordance with the Georgia Food Code; PIC removed item in question from prep line for cleaning.

Nov 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 8311 violations

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 the interior of the right-side server area ice machine contained an accretion of slime on crevice and base; consulted with PIC on ensuring all food-contact surfaces are adequately cleaned and maintained once in a 24-hour period.

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 several chlorine sanitizing buckets with a 0 ppm. Consulted with PIC.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door in kitchen and door to storage room not self-closing. Back door in kitchen has gap. Outer openings must be self-closing and tight-fitting.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food products that are damaged were not segregated and held in a designated area that is separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single service and single use articles. PIC discarded items in question.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bulk and working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large chips containers in kitchen, containers of food in walk-in.

Advised PIC to label containers of food when removed from original containers.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No conspicuously located thermometer in several cold holding units.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Equipment and/or utensils are not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food. Observed in storage room, various food containers.

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: NoRepeat: No

Single use articles and/or single service articles are not being kept in the original protective package or are not being stored by using other means that afford protection form contamination until they are used.

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 missing vent hood filters above the fryer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

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: NoRepeat: No

Wall behind fryer has buildup of grease. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several tiles in main kitchen, storage room, near one of facility bathroom in disrepair.