Covington, Newton County

El Charro Mexican Restaurant #5

9148 MLKING, JR. AVE Covington GA 30014

Food
Latest score
96
Mar 12, 2026
City
Covington
County
Newton
Grade
A
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.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 96Grade: A1 violation
Comments

All cold and hot held items were in compliance. All food in freezer frozen solid. Approved Additives: Drink Syrups Questions? 770-784-2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D: .07(3)(b)Observed that the hand sink at the bar did not have paper towels or any other hand drying provision. Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels,; a continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a hand drying device that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in Charge placed paper towels at the hand sink for the bar.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

All cold and hot held items were in compliance. All food in freezer frozen solid. Approved Additives: Drink Syrups, Vanilla Extract Questions? 770-784-2121 www.gnrhealth.com

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 19, 2025

Routine

Score: 92Grade: A2 violations
Comments

All cold and hot held items were in compliance. All food in freezer frozen solid. Approved Additives: Drink Flavors An unscored informal will be conducted on or before May 29th, 2025 to ensure that violation has been corrected. Failure to correct the violation may result in permit suspension. Questions? 770-784-2121 www.gnrhealh.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D: .06(2)(g)Observed that the handwashing sink in the bar area is not reaching at least 85 degrees. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 100ºF (38ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Pf) Corrective Actions: NCOS

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-2: .04(6)(g)Observed multiple TSC items such as cut tomatoes, salsa, and opened gallons of milk that did not have a date of prep or a discard date. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety foods prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24-hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date of prep or the date by with the food shall be used/discarded for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in Charge dated all food items.

Dec 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

All cold and hot held items were in compliance. All food in freezers frozen solid. Questions? 770-784-2121 www.gnrhealth.com

No violations recorded for this inspection.