El Ponce
Last inspected: Oct 22, 2025
74
Score
Going back to 2024, El Ponce has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 22, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food properly labeled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Compared to other Atlanta restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed orange juice in the bar cooler that was labeled as keep refrigerated expiration date of October 12, 25. COS- juice was discarded. 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - Expired Foods (P) (b) Expired Foods. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. P
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the ambient air temperature of a warming cabinet at 72 degrees F. CA- Facility is hot holding food in the oven until warmer is replaced, the warmer may not be used to hold TCS foods. 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - Good Repair & Calibration (C) (q) Good Repair and Calibration. 1. Utensils shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2) of this Rule or shall be discarded.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of non easily recognizable items not labeled with the common names. COS- items were labeled. 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) (d) Food Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of Food. Except for containers holding food that can be readily and unmistakably recognized, such as dry pasta, working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages for use in the food establishment, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be clearly and legibly identified, in English, with the common name of the food.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee phone stored directly on top a bag of tortillas, observed a water bottle stored not in a designated area where it can contaminate food. COS- items were moved to designated areas. 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, use tobacco products and electronic devices shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
74
Apr 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed orange juice in the bar cooler that was labeled as keep refrigerated expiration date of march 27, 25. COS- juice was discarded. 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - Expired Foods (P) (b) Expired Foods. Prepackaged sandwiches, eggs, infant formula, shucked oysters, milk, and time/temperature control safety foods that are labeled as “keep refrigerated” and that are for sale or service to the consumer or used as an ingredient in other foods shall be immediately discarded and shall not be sold, served, or used after the manufacturer’s expiration date or the sell-by date. P
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observe the dish machine in the main kitchen at 0ppm chlorine. CA- upstairs dish machine will not be used until repaired. COS- dishes were rewashed in basement dish machine and the chlorine was at 50ppm.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for the chlorine dish machine, and no test strips for the quats dish machine. CA- test strips shall be purchased. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the c...
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed the gaskets unclean, observed debris around equipment in the main kitchen. CA- coolers, gaskets and equipment shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed the floors unclean under equipment in the main kitchen. CA- floors shall be cleaned. 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing. 3. If present, playground equipment and associated areas shall be maintained in a...
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the cutting boards on the preptop cooler stained and with gashes. CA- cutting boards shall be replaced or resurfaced. 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - Cutting Surfaces (C) (b) Cutting Surfaces. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
61
May 21, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food intended for cold holding with temperatures above 41F. Advised PIC to relocate food from cooler drawer to WIC. COS- PIC relocated food to WIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed chemical bottles not stored in original containers without a label. Advised PIC to label chemical bottles.
511-6-1.07(6)(a)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed no procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomit/fecal events. Provided vomit/fecal procedures and advised PIC to obtain proper materials and disinfectant.
511-6-1.03(6)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Ponce last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Ponce on file is from Oct 22, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Ponce?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Ponce.
How does El Ponce compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?
El Ponce most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.
Has El Ponce's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Ponce have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Ponce means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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