Griffin, Spalding County

Fat Joe's Burritos

1424 N EXPRESSWAY STE 133 GRIFFIN, GA 30223

Food

Latest score

Feb 3, 2026

City

Griffin

County

Spalding

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.

Feb 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 912 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

Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below. (see *)

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

Observed TCS foods do not meet temperature requirements of 135 degrees F or above. (see **)

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed queso cheese that has been reheated and cooled is not reheated to 165 degrees F that is to be placed on the steam table. The container of melted queso has already gone through the reheat and cool process once. When this product is reheated the second time for use it must be reheated to 165 degrees F before being placed on the steam table.

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed water is not available at the hand sink, 3-compartment, and food prep sink. Owner adjusted at the valve on the pipes and water returned.

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 test strips are not available at the 3-compartment to monitor sanitizer concentrations.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooling method for TCS foo item is not allowing food product to cool adequately for safety.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are being thawed at room temperature.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed most recent routine inspection is not posted.

Nov 21, 2023

Issued Provisional Permit

Score: 859 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are not being maintained at 41 degrees F or below in cold holding. (see *)

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items that have been prepared, stored, or placed for service are not cooling adequately for safety. (see **)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Person in Charge cannot demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms and/or illnesses.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee personal food and drinks being stored in coolers above customer food and next to food on shelves.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed soap is not readily available at the hand sinks.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hot water is not readily available at hand sink at front service area and back hand sink by 3-compartment is disconnected.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a written procedure along with EPA approved chemical against Norovirus in the event of a vomit/diarrhea incident is not provided.

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 test strips for sanitizer is not provided.

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 several ceiling leaks throughout the facility.