DAWSONVILLE, Dawson County

EL JINETE MEXICAN RESTAURANT

100 NORTH 400 CENTER LN DAWSONVILLE, GA 30534

Food

Latest score

Apr 20, 2026

City

DAWSONVILLE

County

Dawson

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 974 violations

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15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit (2-door reach in cooler) in poor repair. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ripped/worn card boxes used as shelf cover.

Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. COS: Card boxes removed by PIC.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Flooring in kitchen needs to be regrout, tiles are missing grout and water is accumulating in between tiles. Keep area in good repair.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Wall juncture at 3-compartment sink needs recaulking.

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Flooring in kitchen needs to be regrout, tiles are missing grout and water is accumulating in between tiles. Keep area in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Pest control report also noted this issue.

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed an in-use utensil (such as a knifes) stored in crevices between equipment in between uses. Advised PIC to store knives on clean surface between uses. COS-knives removed and washed, rinse, and sanitized.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(o) - equipment openings, closures and deflectors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

2-door reach in with gasket torn. Keep equipment in good repair.

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Several Wet Lexan containers on clean storage . Equipment and Utensils shall be air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food. COS: Person in charge took lexan containers to be sanitized and air dried.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Accumulation of old food debris under shelving units in back area and kitchen floor/ drain. Keep areas clean to prevent attraction of pests.

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Several wet wiping cloths in kitchen not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COS-Person in charge put wiping cloths in prepared sanitizer buckets.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster area needs to be cleaned - accumulation of broken wooden pallets on side of dumpster . Keep area clean to prevent harborage of pests.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Build up on inside of nozzle of soda water dispenser at bar. COS: PIC cleaned nozzle.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Several vacuum sealed bags of tilapia fillets thawing in the reach in cooler. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment. COS: Cook broke off the sealed bags and took fish fillets out.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Knob on grill has build up of grease. Gasket on walk in fridge has build up and needs cleaning. COS: PIC put on cleaning schedule

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Several floor tiles are cracked/broken in kitchen and back prep area (entrance to walk-in-cooler) and have standing water. Several vent covers missing in ceiling over grill. Broken ceiling panel by kitchen soda machine. Handwash sink by the 3 compartment sink has loose/leaking faucet. Walk in cooler has a broken handle on door. Keep physical facility in good repair.

May 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 992 violations

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Several floor tiles are cracked/ broken in kitchen and back prep area (entrance to walk -in- cooler) and have standing water. Keep physical facility in good repair .

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Food employee's cell phone and keys on kitchen prep area . Person in charge (PIC) removed them to designated employee's area.