El Saborcito
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
78
Score
Public records show five inspections at El Saborcito stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Contamination prevented during food preparation” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
El Saborcito's latest score of 78 falls below the Griffin average of 84. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed test strip for chlorine sanitizer are not provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping towel bucket is being stored by baskets for chips under prep table at cookline.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoops without handles are being stored in bulk food containers (ex. buckets in rear of kitchen and spices for seasonings).
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed ants are present crawling on wall at 3-compartment sink and on cooler at the cookline.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
78
May 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items are not being separated based on cooking temperatures: -raw chicken above raw shrimp -raw beef above vegetables and tortillas -raw shelled eggs above produce
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed out of date dairy items (ex. milk) in the cooler. Milk is dated 4/29/25.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils are being stored inside hand sink (ex. knife).
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed an EPA registered disinfectant along with a written procedure for vomit/diarrhea events is not provided.
511-6-1.03(6)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed produce is being stored below the hand sink exposed to splash from washing hands and plumbing.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice is being stored in a grocery bag in the steam table.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed food items (produce) is being stored directly next to mop sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed employee shoes are being stored directly next to/touching container of margarine.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers do not have hair effectively restrained while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping towel bucket with sanitizer is being stored directly next to single service on shelf below prep table.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
45
Nov 5, 2024
Followup
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 135 degrees F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed EPA registered disinfectant is not provided for vomit/diarrhea clean up procedure.
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink is not accessible due to food items stacked in the sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towels are not readily available at hand sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef is being thawed in sink at room temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed most recent routine inspection is not posted in public view. The 99 from 4/12/24 is posted and not the 76 from 10/10/24.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
50
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 135 degrees F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed Person in Charge cannot provide EPA registered disinfectant for vomit/diarrhea clean procedure.
511-6-1.03(6)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed test strips for chlorine sanitizer is not provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed toxic chemical spray bottles are not labeled with common name.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed that Person in Charge does not have awareness of the establishment's Employee Health Policy.
511-6-1.03(1)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the handle to the one door freezer is in disrepair.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee has an open drink stored directly by food on prep table on cook line.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed food in bulk containers that are white and not easily identified are not labeled with common name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed improper cooling methods are being used to cool cooked TCS foods (ex. pots are just sitting at room temperature on cook line.)
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed tube of raw ground beef is being thawed at room temperature on top of food prep sink.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
45
Apr 12, 2024
Initial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler does not maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or below. Owner plans to replace cooler this weekend prior to opening. Owner is going to email the installment of the new cooler and a site visit will be performed Monday to verify. Old prep top cooler may not be used for Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the handle to the one-door cooler is in disrepair.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Saborcito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Saborcito on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Saborcito?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Saborcito.
How does El Saborcito compare to other restaurants in Griffin?
El Saborcito most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Griffin average of 84.
Has El Saborcito's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at El Saborcito have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Saborcito means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is El Saborcito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Saborcito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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