El Matador Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
82
Score
EL MATADOR MEXICAN RESTAURANT, located at 2233 Lafayette Rd in Fort Oglethorpe, GA, had a low-risk inspection on February 26, 2026. This inspection noted four minor violations related to proper cooling methods, wiping cloth storage, and garbage disposal. The restaurant has a history of mostly low-risk inspections.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
82
Aug 15, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
86
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
86
May 31, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Feb 26, 2026 Inspection
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE PANS OF QUESO LEFT TO COOL ON COUNTERTOP. CA: DISCUSSED WITH PIC PROPER COOLING METHODS. COS: PIC MOVED QUESO PANS OF QUESO TO ICE BATHS AND COOLED DOWN TO PROPER TEMPERATURE.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL SANITIZER BUCKETS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR. CA: CONTAINERS OF SANITIZER MUST BE PROPERLY STORED OFF GROUND. COS: PIC MOVED BUCKETS TO ELEVATED SURFACE
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTH DOORS ON DUMPSTER LEFT OPEN. CA: OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES MUST BE SEALED WITH TIGH FITTING DOORS. COS: PIC CLOSED DOORS.
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS STORED IN BOTTOM PORTIONS OF MOP BUCKETS. CA: MOPS MUST BE STORED IN A MANNER TO ALLOW PROPER DRYING. COS: PIC REARRANGED MOP TO PROPERLY DRY.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
Nearby Restaurants