Franklin, Heard County

Cazadores Mexican Cantina & Grill

2468 FRANKLIN PKWY FRANKLIN, GA 30217

Food
Latest score
88
May 26, 2026
City
Franklin
County
Heard
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 882 violations

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 raw pork chorizo sausage behind ready to eat guacamole. COS: moved raw meat from middle of top section of prep cooler surrounded by ready to eat foods to the end of the top section in front of the raw shrimp.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(a) - cooling, heating, and holding capacities (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed cooler elevated in temperature at beginning of inspection. PIC states due to frequent opening. COS: after remaining closed 15 min, recovered to 41 F ambient gauge and food cooled between 1-2 degrees. CA: Must have adequate capacity to hold foods at 41F or below even during rush times of frequent usage.

Aug 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 857 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 thawed chicken in vegetable wash sink at 57 degrees f - cos: Placed chicken in cooler. Ca: Store at 41F or below.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed 108F chicken and 102F beef hot holding on steam table from 10:30 am at 12 pm. Foods must be cooked to minimum cook temperature or higher then hot held at 135F or higher. Please see cook chart left at inspection. COS: final cook 203F for chicken and 155F for beef.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge not performing duties; not ensuring employees are cooking Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods, through daily oversight of the employees'routine monitoring of the cooking temperatures. Observed par cooked food on hot holding cabinet. CA: Must fully cook prior to hot holding.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee use gloves to handle raw shrimp, cook then grab uncooked onions and tomatoes (for mixed use with or without heat treatment) to place on grill with same gloves. CA: PIC must monitor glove changes and handwashes. COS: Employee was instructed to discard gloves and wash hands after handling raw proteins and prior to handling ready to eat foods.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(b) - certification requirements/exemptions (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Duplicate CFSM with another restaurant. CA: Provide a CFSM for this restaurant that is not shared with another restaurant. See https://dph.georgia.gov/environmental-health/food-service for list of certification providers.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed knives between wall and pipe. properly store on certified easily cleanable food contact surface like a chef's knife magnet. Also observed cup in sugar instead of a scoop with a handle stored up out of the sugar as is needed.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(j) - sink for washing raw fruit and vegetables (p)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken in the only prep sink which must be designated for vegetables. Mixed use of the sink is not allowed. CA/Code: At least one sink, plumbed with hot and cold water under pressure, shall be provided for the washing of fruits and vegetables.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 chipped and or damaged floor near dishwashing area.

Observed wall surface areas in need of sealing and or resurfacing.

All surface areas should be properly designed and installed so as to be easily cleanable and maintained daily.