El Reposo
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
70
Score
El Reposo, located at 1240 54 Hwy W Ste 103 in Fayetteville, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on February 20, 2026. The inspection report noted one major and five minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, contamination prevention, and required postings. Historically, this facility has maintained mostly low-risk inspection scores across four recorded inspections.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Followup
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed that the clean side/sanitizer side of the 3-compartment sink was the dirty side of the mechanical warewasher (clean dishes that were manually washed are being placed by dirty dishes being loaded into the mechanical warewasher. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility was stacking dishes while they were wet. CA: Dishes shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing and broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen. CA: Facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that the exterior door had a large gap under it. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or otherwise protected from contamination.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. COS. Food moved off floor. CA: Food shall be stored at least 6 inches off the ground.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the most recent inspection report was not posted. CA: The most recent inspection report shall be posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 9 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cold TCS food stored above 41 F (beef, shrimp, chicken, cheese, sour cream). COS. Items discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of mold/mildew-like substance on the inside of the bulk ice machine and the servers ice bin; observed that the clean side/sanitizer side of the 3-compartment sink was the dirty side of the mechanical warewasher (clean dishes that were manually washed are being placed by dirty dishes being loaded into the mechanical warewasher. CA: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fish stored in reduced oxygen packaging that was completely thawed and stored under refrigeration; observed facility was thawing food by leaving it on the counter. COS. Discarded fish; other food placed into cooler. CA: Fish stored in reduced-oxygen packaging shall be removed from the packaging prior to thawing if to be thawed under refrigeration; thawing shall be completed using approved means such as by placing under refrigeration, by being submerged in cold, running water, by microwaving and immediately cooking, or by cooking from frozen.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed food stored under dripping condensor/unit in the walk-in freezer; food is exposed to the splash/drip. CA: Food shall be stored in a manner that prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on counters throughout the kitchen. COS. Placed into sanitizer solution. CA: Wet wiping cloths shall be stored in sanitizer solutions at the appropriate concentration between uses.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility was stacking dishes while they were wet. CA: Dishes shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing and broken floor tiles throughout the kitchen. CA: Facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Moved. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that the exterior door had a large gap under it, observed that the screen door infront of it had a large gap at the top and the netting was no longer attached. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or otherwise protected from contamination.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
55
Feb 14, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: All single use items must be stored covered or inverted to protect from overhead contamination. Foil to go trays stored upright at prep line. Inverted while on site. Repeat violation.
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Replace missing floor tiles so that floor is smooth and easily cleanable. Missing floor tiles near walk in cooler and at cookline. Repeat violation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Adequate lighting must be provided throughout facility. Not enough light in walk in cooler to clearly see food storage, food dates, cleanliness of cooler. Add more lighting to bring up to code.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: All doors leading to the outside must be tight fitting. Rear door has gap under door. Add weather stripping to seal gap. Repeat violation.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
82
Jul 9, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed that the facility was stacking dishes while they were wet and were hand drying dishes. CA: Dishes shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use containers stored upright without any overhead protection. COS. Items inverted. CA: Single-use items shall be covered, inverted, or otherwise protected from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed several broken floor tiles on the line. CA: Facility shall be maintained in a state of good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the back screen door was left open and that back door itself had a large gap under the door. COS. Screen door closed, it is tight-fitting at this time. RCA: Put weather stripping or other similar product at the bottom of the back door. CA: Exterior openings shall be self-closing and tight-fitting or otherwise protected from pest entry.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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