ATHENS, Jackson County

El Sabor De Mi Tierra, Inc.

11661 COMMERCE ROAD ATHENS, GA 30607

Food
Latest score
85
Apr 26, 2025
City
ATHENS
County
Jackson
Inspections
3

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 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 859 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed unlabeled spray bottle in establishment. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all chemicals transferred from original container and labeled with common name. PIC labeled bottle. COS.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple medicines stored above food and food contact surfaces in establishment. CA: PIC instructed to ensure medicines are stored in a way to not contaminate food, utensils, equipment, linens, and single service items.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food employees working with food while wearing bracelets and studded rings.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed gaps under both doors lead to back of facility. Ensure doors are in good repair with no gaps to prevent pest entry.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed fly paper hanging from ceiling in kitchen, improperly placed insect control device. PIC advised to move fly paper to area separated from food, clean utensils, linens, single service items, etc.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inspection report observed stored behind counter.

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 bowls used as scoops in bulk containers.

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

Observed floor under 3-compartment sink is disrepair and storage shelves under prep tables covered in debris. Ensure facilities are maintained. REPEAT.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(n) - maintaining premises, free of unnecessary items/litter (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dirty unused equipment in establishment.

Sep 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 817 violations

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

Observed glass door reach-in cooler holding time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items above 41F. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all TCS items are held at 41F or below to prevent pathogen growth. PIC discarded affected items. COS.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer cloth buckets with a chlorine sanitizer concentration below 50ppm. PIC remade sanitizer buckets to proper concentration. COS.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Back door leading to warewashing area open with no mesh screen. Back door leading to dry storage observed with gaps, not correctly fitted.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly paper hanging from ceiling in kitchen improperly placed insect control device. PIC advised to move fly paper to area separated from food, clean utensils, linens, single service items, etc.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed glass door reach-in cooler currently incapable of holding TCS items at the proper temperature of 41F or below, not in proper adjustment. PIC instructed to call technician to repair unit and not use unit to hold TCS items until verified to hold proper temperature. REPEAT.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floor, walls, & ceilings (FWC) throughout establishment not smooth or easily cleanable. Missing ceiling tiles in back ware washing area. Back wall material made of insulation board. REPEAT.

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

Observed FRP coming off of wall in dry storage, sink areas, not in good repair and missing tiles throughout kitchen. Ensure physical facilities are maintained. REPEAT.

Jul 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 886 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed certified food safety manager (CFSM) certification expired in 2021. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in Charge (PIC) informed establishment must obtain a CFSM as soon as possible. Will follow up within two weeks after scheduled date of the class.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chlorine sanitizer in red sanitizer bucket at a concentration above 200 ppm. CA: PIC informed chlorine sanitizer concentration should remain between 50-100 ppm. PIC remade sanitizer to correct concentration. COS.

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 handle of ice scoop stored in ice cooler touching ice. PIC removed ice scoop to be sanitized and designated a protected receptacle to store scoop. COS.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed inside of Pepsi branded reach-in cooler dripping water into a bucket. Unit not in good repair, needs to be fixed or replaced with unit approved by Jackson Environmental Health Office.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floor, walls, & ceilings (FWC) throughout establishment not smooth or easily cleanable.

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 FWC throughout establishment damaged and not in good repair.