Braselton, Jackson County

El Centinela Mexican Restaurant

6072 HWY 53 BLOCK G BRASELTON, GA 30517

Food
Latest score
96
May 4, 2026
City
Braselton
County
Jackson
Inspections
6

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 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed sanitizer spray bottle used to sanitize dining tables, not currently in use, with a quaternary ammonia sanitizer level below 200ppm. Person-in Charge remade sanitizer to proper concentration. COS. REPEAT.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed low sanitizer concentration in kitchen sanitizer bucket (chlorine) and table sanitizing spray bottle (quat ammonia). Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to maintain sanitize at required concentration (chlorine 50-100ppm, quat ammonia 200-400ppm). PIC remade sanitizers. COS.

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: Yes

Observed customer drinking glasses tightly stacked while wet. REPEAT.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed prepared foods in WIC and reach in cooler without lids/proper covers. All foods in storage shall be covered. Staff placing lids or plastic wrap on containers. COS

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed container of food loosely covered stored under dripping condenser. Relocate containers out from under WIF condenser until drip is repaired. COS

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed containers of clean utensils at pass thru window with food ends up and exposed. Once utensils exit dishwasher and air dry, food ends should be reversed and be down in container. Corrected by flipping into clean container with handles up.

Jun 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods in Togo RIC by bar holding at temperatures above 41F*. Corrective Action: Person-in charge (PIC) instructed all TCS items must be cold held at 41F or below. All impacted items discarded.

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 Togo RIC currently incapable of holding TCS foods at 41F or below, not in good repair.

Dec 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed quaternary ammonia sanitizer concentration in spray bottle below 200 ppm; sanitizer not in active use. Sanitizer - quaternary ammonia must remain between 200-400 ppm. Sanitizer remade to proper concentration. COS.

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 drinks pitcher used as scoop stored in bulk salsa container. Scoops must have handles. Pitcher removed. COS.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dumpster door open. Door closed. COS.

Jun 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed quaternary ammonia sanitizer concentration below 200 ppm in three compartment sink. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) advised to ensure quatrernary ammonia sanitizer remains between a 200-400 ppm concentration. Sanitizer remade. COS.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies in kitchen and outdoor storage area. PIC advised to ensure pest control is done regularly to ensure no pest harborage.