Swainsboro, Emanuel County

El Valle

650 S MAIN ST SWAINSBORO, GA 30401

Food

Latest score

May 13, 2026

City

Swainsboro

County

Emanuel

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.

May 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no current date marking on any food items in the restaurant...homemade sauces in large pour containers in prep cooler, nothing in WIC date marked, large containers of salsa in refrigerators. CA: ALL PHF should be date-marked to be discarded within 7 days of prep or opening.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed no test strips for dish washer. CA: Must have test strips and dish washer should be tested frequently to ensure proper amount of sanitizer is dispensed.

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 847 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed uncovered hamburger patties in freezer. Observed seasonings not tightly covered/sealed. Spices/peppers not sealed. CA: All foods must be sealed tightly to prevent contamination.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sauce being blended with large immersion blender on floor in large pan. Observed cased of canned peeled tomatoes being stored on the floor in back area. CA: All foods should be prepared on prep tables not on floor. All foods must be stored 6" off the floor.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mouse sticky trap with cheese on it in box of avocados in WIC. CA: Sticky mouse traps should not be stored with food.

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 deeply grooved cutting board at cold prep cooler. CA: Replace cutting board.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no test strips for dish washer. CA: Must have test strips and dish washer should be tested frequently to ensure proper amount of sanitizer is dispensed.

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

Observed missing floor tiles in WIC. Damage to walls in WIC. CA: Repair floors/walls in WIC.

Nov 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no papertowels at rear handsink. CA: Make sure there are always papertowels at handsink.

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

Observed missing floor tiles in WIC. CA: Replace any missing floor tiles. Observed missing ceiling tiles in rear of kitchen and over dish washing area. Possible leak. CA: Have roof repaired immediately.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no labels on bulk storage containers of rice and beans. CA: Label any items being stored in containers and not in original packaging.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed frozen hamburger patties in freezer but not in packaging. CA: Any items in the freezer should be in a container & kept tightly shut.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dirty cloths on prep surface. CA: Keep cloths in sanitizer in between uses.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop down in ice. CA: Keep scoop up out of ice or stored with handle up out of ice.

Jul 25, 2023

Followup

Score: 913 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cooler beside oven is reading 54 degrees inside. CA: Have cooler repaired; discard any food that has been in there over 2 hours.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Cheese sauce sitting on top of oven at 100 degrees. Must be held at 135 degrees or above. CA: Reheat cheese sauce to 165 degrees and then hold at 135 degrees or above.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper cooling of beans & shredded chicken. CA: Cool in smaller pans with an ice bath to get to 41 degrees or below within 4 hours.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 825 violations

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed browning lettuce on serving line & in WIC in 5 gallon bucket. CA: Discard any browning lettuce...DO NOT SERVE.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no thermometer inside RIC. CA: All coolers/freezers must have a thermometer inside.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flies throughout the kitchen. CA: Control flies.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leaking faucets at dishwashing sink. CA: Repair/replace faucets.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed spice/grime accumulation in back food storage area. CA: Clean area thoroughly.