Sylvania, Screven County

EL CABALLO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

402 W OGEECHEE ST SYLVANINA, GA 30469

Food

Latest score

May 13, 2026

City

Sylvania

County

Screven

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.

May 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 824 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: No

observed items at cold held buffet unit above 41 degrees F. COS-items removed and replaced with items from the walk-in cooler that were <41 degrees F or disposed of and not replaced, more ice was added to the unit.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

observed sanitizer sink at ware wash station with no bleach solution present. ca-keep sink between 50-150 ppm.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(h),(i) - approved sewage disposal; system; other liquid wastes and rainwater (p) (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed pipes under ware-wash sink not connected to drain pipe and water spilled onto the floor, causing smell in kitchen. CA-repair asap and clean area thoroughly.

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 walk in cooler with food debris on floor and other items stored in the unit. CA-clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency.

Dec 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 843 violations

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed chicken wings at self serve buffet <135 degrees F. COS-removed and reheated to proper temp. CA-recommend covering wings to keep at proper hot holding temperature.

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 sanitizer sink with no concentration of sanitizing agent present. COS-drained and refilled with new concentration of around 100 ppm chlorine.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed cut potatoes in tubs sitting on floor of walk in cooler. COS-removed and placed on shelves at least 6" off of floor.

Jun 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 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: NoRepeat: No

observed items at cold holding buffet unit above 41 degrees F. Ca-place more ice in unit to keep cool or place deeper container in unit so ice can fully surround.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed cooling potatoes marked for the 3rd as prepped, wrong date placed on the potatoes. CA-ensure date of prepped is placed on food item stored in coolers.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(b) - honestly presented (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed food being stored in not original containers or nsf graded food storage items. being stored in old/different food buckets, and was also utilizing these types of buckets for cleaning purposes. CA-only use original containers or nsf graded containers to store food and to ensure the buckets won't get mixed up with cleaning/food storage.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(o) - prohibiting animals (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed several flies in kitchen area, CA-keep doors closed to ensure flies will not get in as often

Jun 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed steel wool for scrubbing in hand sink. C/A - keep handwashing sinks just for handwashing COS - manager cleared sink

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed steel wool for scrubbing in hand sink. C/A - keep handwashing sinks just for handwashing COS - manager cleared sink

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed buckets and boxes of food on floor in walk-in-cooler and freezer C/A - store all food at least 6 inches off the floor.

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

Observed no drain plug in dumpster C/A - obtain drain plug from dumpster company

Apr 17, 2024

Initial

Score: 964 violations

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

NEED HANDWASH SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED DRINKING CUPS STORED INSIDE ONE ANOTHER. CA-STORE CUPS PROPERLY

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED STONE FAJITA BOWLS. THESE ARE POUROUS AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. CA-DO NOT USE NON-CLEANABLE BOWLS. ONSERVED MAKE TABLE COOLER DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. CA- UNIT NEEDS 6" LEGS OR WHEELS.

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

OBSERVED DUMPSTER WITH DRAIN PLUG MISSING. CA - OBTAIN AND INSTALL DRAIN PLUG.