El Charro Griffin
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2025
67
Score
El Charro Griffin Inc., located at 1501 N Expressway in Griffin, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on April 22, 2025. This inspection identified eight minor violations, including issues with proper cooling methods and preventing contamination during food preparation and storage. Across three recorded inspections, El Charro Griffin Inc. has primarily received medium-risk classifications.
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2025
Routine
8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
82
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
74
Violations — Apr 22, 2025 Inspection
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper cooling methods are used to cool Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods (ex. food items are being cooled in units that are in constant use, cooler ambient temperatures are above 41 degrees F, containers are too large, containers are sealed and stacked, containers are not placed back in cooler quick enough to assist cooling).
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items are stacked on pans and bottom of pans are allowed to touch food directly. Each layer must be protected.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed food items stored on the floor in kitchen and walk in freezer.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers are wearing a watch while preparing customer food.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed each food handler does not have hair properly restrained while preparing food items.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoops without handles (ex. bowls) are being stored inside bulk food containers. Scoops kept inside containers must have handles that extend up out of product.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler does not maintain 41 degrees F or below.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items are improperly stored on prep table and on shelf above cooler.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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