El Mezcalito

2176 HIGHWAY 78 TALLAPOOSA, GA 30176

Food

Latest score

Feb 25, 2026

City

Tallapoosa

County

Haralson

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.

Feb 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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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: YesRepeat: No

Observed dry clothes being used to clean off prep top surfaces. COS: Manager removed and replaced with clothes stored in sanitizer.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed drink cups in front food service stacked wet and not able to air dry. COS: Drink cups removed

Aug 15, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 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 black beans and enchilada sauce reheated for hot holding not reach 165 degrees F within 2 hours. Foods reheated for hot holding must be reheated to 165 degrees F within 2 hours. CA: PIC discarded foods

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed tamales stored in prep top cooler with a date marking of 7-20-25. Observed flan in front food service reach in cooler with a date marking of 7-26-25. All foods prepped or cooked in the restaurant must be date marked and used within 7 days. CA: PIC discarded foods.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed beef being thawed in standing water in the prep sink. Foods must be thawed with running water constantly washing over the foods or in the cooler overnight. CA: Foods were thawed and moved to cooler.

Apr 28, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.