Jefferson, Jackson County

El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant

1875 WINDER HWY JEFFERSON, GA 30549

Food

Latest score

Feb 19, 2026

City

Jefferson

County

Jackson

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 19, 2026

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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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 multiple food items throughout kitchen stored uncovered in prep table and reach in coolers. Corrective action (CA): Person in charge (PIC) instructed to keep all foods not actively cooling covered. PIC covered food. COS.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(d) - other forms of information (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Establishment does not have written notification declaring which major food allergens that are handled.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(c) - backflow prevention (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Drain at three compartment sink and dish washer not indirectly plumbed.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 844 violations

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of cut lettuce in walk-in cooler (WIC) prepared at 9am. Lettuce observed at 51F at 2PM, lettuce improperly cooled within 4 hour window. Corrective action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all cold/ambient temperature control for safety (TCS) items are cooled within 4 hours, minimum of 7.25F per hour to ensure proper cooling. PIC discarded lettuce. COS.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of cut lettuce cooling in dense covered containers in WIC. PIC instructed to rapidly cool TCS items using approved methods.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed fish stored in vacuum sealed bags. PIC stated fish come in frozen and is thawed in bag. PIC instructed to open bag prior to thawing.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(c) - backflow prevention (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Drain at three compartment sink and dish washer not indirectly plumbed.

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed can of residential bug spray on floor next to glass door cooler in storage room. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure no residential pesticides are kept onsite and all pest control is preformed by certified pest control operators. PIC discarded spray. COS.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fish stored in vacuum sealed bags. PIC stated fish come in frozen and is thawed in bag. PIC instructed to open bag prior to thawing.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket holding clean sanitizing rags at a chlorine concentration below 50ppm. PIC instructed to ensure all chlorine sanitizer is maintained between 50-100ppm. PIC remade sanitizer. COS.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(c) - backflow prevention (p)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Drain at three compartment sink and dish washer not indirectly plumbed.

May 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 853 violations

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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 meat stored over ready-to eat (RTE) foods in Walk-in Cooler and in Kitchen Reach-in. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to follow correct storage order and seperation of raw foods from RTE foods. PIC confirmed no cross-contamination has occured and corrected storage order. Storage order poster in Spanish left with PIC.

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

Observed numerous spices in kitchen and bar area removed from original packaging not labeled. Identify and label all products removed from original packaging.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed rice cooling on counter tightly stacked and covered. Rice moved to Walk-in Freezer, uncovered and unstacked, observed to be cooling correctly.

Nov 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 826 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple time-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods holding above 41 in Cold Line. CA: PIC instructed all TCS items must be held cold at 41F or below. All impacted items discarded. COS.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee restroom not supplied with soap. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) instructed all handwash sinks must be supplied with soap. Soap restocked. 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 scoops without handles stored in food throughout establishment. Scoops removed.

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 plates by Hot Line not stored covered or inverted. Plates inverted. COS.

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: Yes

Cold Line unable to maintain 41F or below air temperature. Contact technician.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in walk-in cooler. Cardboard removed. COS.

May 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 833 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods holding above 41F in walk-in cooler (WIC). Corrective Action (CA): PIC advised all TCS foods must be held cold at 41F or below. Items discarded. COS.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Serve-safe for certified food safety manager (CFSM) expired. CA: Informed PIC establishment must obtain current CFSM as soon as possible. PIC will provide exam date for documentation once scheduled.

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: Yes

WIC unable to maintain 41F or below air temperature. Technician called.