Alarcon's Store & Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
70
Score
Alarcon's Store & Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surfaces”, which has been cited three times.
Restaurants in Georgia average 88, so Alarcon's Store & Restaurant trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no disposable hand towels at the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with disposable hand towels. PIC put disposable hand towels at the employee handwashing sink in the kitchen area.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed brown/black build-up in large ice bin in main kitchen area. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will drain, clean, and sanitize large ice bin kin in kitchen area by today.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single-use items (plates) in packs sitting on floor under prep table in middle of kitchen area. CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination and at least 6 inches above the floor. PIC put plates up and at least 6 inches above the floor.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed unapproved cooking equipment on prep table in middle kitchen area. CA:Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. PIC stated that the owner is in the process of purchasing an approved piece of equipment.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed unisex restroom trash can not covered. CA: A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. PIC will get a cover to go over trash can in unisex restroom.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
70
Sep 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a door knob and screws in the handwash sink in the main kitchen area. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS PIC removed the door knob and screws.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a wet mop sitting in the mop bucket not being actively used. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. COS PIC hung mop to properly dry.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
86
Feb 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed brown/black build-up in large ice bin in main kitchen area. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will drain, clean, and sanitize large ice bin kin in kitchen area by today.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed flour out of original container in a bin in the kitchen area not labeled with common name. CA: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC is in the process of labeling the flour in the bin that is out of the original container in the kitchen area.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cinnamon sugar out of original container in a bin in the kitchen area not labeled with common name. CA: Label information shall include the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. PIC is in the process of labeling the cinnamon sugar in the bin that is out of the original container in the kitchen area.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed most recent inspection report not displayed in a location that is conspicuous to consumers. CA: The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will post most recent inspection report in a location in a location that is conspicuous to consumers.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single-use item (small cup) being used as a scooper in a garlic powder container. CA: Single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. PIC will remove single-use item (small cup) out of garlic powder container and replace with an approved scooper.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
74
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken breast in the RIC temping above 41 degrees. PIC stated that the chicken was in the RIC since yesterday afternoon. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS PIC had employee to toss chicken in the trash.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being stored above ready to eat food products (tomatoes and lettuce). CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC will have raw chicken moved to the bottom of the RIC and tomatoes moved to the top.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black/slime build up in the large ice machine in the main kitchen area. CA: Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: In equipment such as ice bins. PIC will have ice machine cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed a wet mop sitting in the mop bucket not being actively used in the back of the facility. CA: After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, equipment, or supplies. PIC will have mop hung to properly dry.
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
64
Jan 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a toxic chemical substance on a shelf where food items are stored for consumers not properly stored or labeled. PIC removed toxic chemical substance from shelf where food items are stored for consumers and put item in the chemical substances area. PIC also labeled item as well.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed diced ham, sausage bits, diced white onions and other food items not properly date marked in RIC across from 3-compartment sink in main kitchen. PIC is in the process of properly date marking diced ham, sausage bits, diced white onions and other food items in RIC across from 3-compartment sink in main kitchen.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed an Ice Cream RIF being utilized to store meat food items. Informed PIC that an Ice Cream RIF is only approved to store ice cream items. PIC will have until 03/26/2024 to have Ice Cream RIF replaced with an approved commercial grade RIF to store meat products.
511-6-1.05(3)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed green salsa and butter uncovered in RIC in main kitchen. PIC covered green salsa and butter in RIC in main kitchen.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed diced ham, sausage bits, diced white onions and other food items out of original containers not properly labeled in RIC across from 3-compartment sink in main kitchen. PIC is in the process of properly labeling diced ham, sausage bits, diced white onions and other food items in RIC across from 3-compartment sink in main kitchen.
511-6-1.04(7)(c)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light bulb not working properly on far right side of vent hood when entering kitchen area. PIC stated that maintenance is aware of this issue.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alarcon's Store & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alarcon's Store & Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alarcon's Store & Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Alarcon's Store & Restaurant.
Has Alarcon's Store & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alarcon's Store & Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Alarcon's Store & Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Alarcon's Store & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alarcon's Store & Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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