Barnesville, Lamar County

El Rosal Mexican Restaurant

219 FORSYTH ST BARNESVILLE, GA 30204

Food
Latest score
98
Nov 20, 2025
City
Barnesville
County
Lamar
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Nov 20, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed small bowls being used as scoops in rice. Proper scoops shall be provided and stored in a upright position to prevent contamination.

Apr 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a bottle of Ibuprofen in food prep area. All personal items including medicines, phones, beverages, etc. shall be stored in a designated area away from food prep areas.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no handwash sign in the women's restroom. All restrooms for employees shall have proper handwash signs

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(r) - single-service/single-use articles, use limitations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed small bowls being used as scoops in fajita seasoning and other seasonings. Proper scoops shall be provided and stored in a upright position to prevent contamination.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

all floor tiles in kitchen have been stripped. Floor is just concrete floors. needs to be sealed or have flooring placed over concrete.

Jun 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

When asking for manager or owner, staff member indicated that both were off duty, and that she generally is alone in the mornings. correct by having a PIC or person in charge present whenever the establishment is open for customers.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed cleaning chemicals store above prep counter, seasonings, serving gloves and zip lock bags. correct by storing chemicals further away from food contact items.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

all floor tiles in kitchen have been stripped. Floor is just concrete floors. needs to be sealed or have flooring placed over concrete.

Back door and walk in freeze door is not fully self closing. correct by tightening spring arm to fully shut

Nov 15, 2023

Initial

Score: 991 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed holes in back door and foam filler that needs cut flat and painted. correct by properly sealing holes.