Apr 13, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jefferson, Jackson County
El Jinete
4932 HWY 129 JEFFERSON, GA 30549
Food
Latest score
100
Apr 13, 2026
City
Jefferson
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.
Oct 7, 2025
Routine
Score: 943 violations
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 are present.
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 cups stacked tightly while wet above soda dispenser in kitchen.
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: Yes
Observed damaged floor tile in kitchen below make table.
Feb 21, 2025
Routine
Score: 943 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 several containers in queso uncovered and 1 box of churros open and exposed in WIF. Keep all food in storage covered. Corrected on site.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed WIC condenser fan grills with accumulation of debris. Also observed debris on interior floor of reach in coolers. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Staff assigned.
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 damaged floor tile in store room/mop room. Repair floors to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface by 3/3/25.
Jul 24, 2024
Routine
Score: 906 violations
11C - approved thawing methods used
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes
Observed fish in Reach-in Cooler thawing, not removed from vacuum packaging. Person-in charge (PIC) instructed fish must be removed from its vacuum pack prior to, or immediately after thawing. PIC determined fish finished thawing this afternoon with no air spots introduced and package fully opened with fish not sealed to packaging.
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed bag of beans and chips stored on floor in dry storage area. Food moved at least 6" off floor.
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 metal container with no handle being used as scoop in bulk rice container. Metal container removed.
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 ice build up on ceiling and floor of Walk-in Freezer.
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 grime/debris build-up on floor throughout kitchen.
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed employee phone improperly located in kitchen food prep area. Phone removed.
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
Score: 913 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: NoRepeat: No
Observed chlorine sanitizer for chemical dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed chlorine sanitizer must remain between 50-100ppm. Use 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize until dishmachine is testing at correct santiizer concenteratrion. Technician called.
11C - approved thawing methods used
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)
3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed meat in plastic containers thawing on metal prep table. Observed fish in meat cooler not removed from vacuum pack prior to thawing. Meat in plastic containers moved to walk-in coolers. PIC determined fish to be finished thawing this afternoon with no air spots introduced and package fully opened with fish not sealed to packaging. COS.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes
Drain plugs missing for dumpster and recycling.
Aug 1, 2023
Routine
Score: 935 violations
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 cheese cooling in full, deep containers. Corrective Action: Cheese divided into smaller portions and transfered to more shallow containers and observed to be cooling correctly. COS.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed fly trap in approved area of kitchen covered in flies. Person-in charge informed to remove and replace traps as necessary.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)
3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed flies throughout establishment.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Dumpster lids open. Lids closed. COS.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Drain plug missing for dumpster.