El Atoron

5399 Bells Ferry Rd Ste 1, Acworth, GA 30102
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Aug 10, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk

El Atoron appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 10, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly nine violations before.

Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

That's lower than the typical Acworth restaurant, which scores around 93. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 10, 2025
Followup
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed significant leak at pipe on hand sink in cook area. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: *Must remove all large pieces of equipment that are not being used at facility. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a large amount of dead roaches throughout facility. Dead roaches were observed in beer cooler across from kitchen, in front of reach-in cooler in kitchen, inside empty brutes, inside sanitize compartment of 3-comp sink, by hand sink in bar area, and more. Pest control has come out earlier this week to service. Must provide invoices in English for review. Must continue routine pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket on cook line at 10 ppm. Must be 50-100 ppm. COS by remaking to 50 ppm.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
82
Aug 3, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 6 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed: 1. Raw chicken and raw beef stored on same sheet tray. Chicken juices were flooding tray. 2. Raw chicken and beef stored above ready-to-eat (RTE) foods such as oranges, limes, and cheese 3. Raw chicken juices dripping onto oranges due to improper storage 4. Two cases of raw oysters stored above RTE foods such as pico de gallo and cooked octopus
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes and failing to sanitize afterward. Dishes must be washed with soap, rinsed with water, and sanitized with an EPA approved sanitizer. COS by setting up sanitize compartment of 3-comp sink.
511-6-1.05(8)(a)
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bartender completing various non-food related tasks throughout facility and failing to wash hands prior to preparing food at at bar. 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink nearest bulk ice machine. Paper towels must be provided at each hand sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed water <85ºF at all hand sinks due to hot water heater being turned off. A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet. Pf COS by turning hot water heater on. Water then reached >85ºF
511-6-1.06(2)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed significant pink and black mold build-up along interior portions of bulk ice machine. Ice machine must be emptied, cleaned, and sanitized within 72 hours. Must increase cleaning frequency to a rate that precludes mold accumulations.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket >200 ppm. Must be 50-100 ppm. COS by diluting to 50 ppm. *1/4 cap of Clorox in red sanitizer bucket will give concentration of 50 ppm.
511-6-1.07(6)(d)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed all TCS foods prepared on previous days not date marked. 1. Except when packaging food using a reduced oxygen packaging method, and except as specified in paragraphs 5 and 6 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf 2. Except as specified in paragraphs 5 through 7 of this subsection, refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly mar...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed Raid bug spray stored in food prep area of facility. Raid is not approved for use at food service establishments and may no longer be stored at facility. Must remove.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed the Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) not following the responsibilities of the CFSM. The employee working at time of inspection is still in training but was left alone to engage in food handling. Observed multiple critical violations that have the potential to cause serious foodborne illnesses. Please see the responsibilities of the CFSM below:
511-6-1-.03(3)(d)
2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bartender cutting limes at bar with bare hands. 1. Food employees shall wash their hands as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.03(5). 2. Except when washing fruits and vegetables or as specified under subsection (a)4, food employees shall not contact exposed, ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as deli tissue, spatulas, tongs, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment. P 3. Food employees shall minimize bare hand and arm contact with exposed food that is not in a ready- to-eat form. Pf 4. Paragraph (a)2. of this subsection does not apply to a food employee that contacts exposed, ready-to eat food with bare hands at the time the ready-to-eat food is being added as an ingredient to a food that: (i) contains a raw animal food and is to be c...
511-6-1.04(4)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food without wearing a hair restraint. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee preparing food while wearing a watch and multiple bracelets. Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS by removing.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a significant amount of food directly stored in grocery and trash bags. Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be made of materials that do not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to food and under normal use conditions, and shall be: P safe P, durable, corrosion-resistant, and nonabsorbent. COS by removing items from bags. Food may only be stored in food-grade bags.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed significant leak at pipe on hand sink in cook area. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed a severe roach infestation at facility. Observed several dozen live roaches harboring in beer cases and behind food storage shelf. Observed several live roaching crawling on walls, equipment, food, floors, etc. throughout entire kitchen area. Also observed several dead roaches throughout kitchen.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
23
Nov 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed oysters stored in metal containers in reach in cooler without their corresponding shellstock tags. 1. Except as specified under paragraphs 3 (ii) of this subsection, shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. Pf 2. The date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Pf 3. The identity of the source of shellstock that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag or label, as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, by: Pf (i) Using an approved record keeping system that keeps the tags or labels in chronological order correlated to the date whe...
511-6-1.04(3)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live roach fall from gasket of reach in cooler. Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Must work with pest control company to eliminate the presence of pests.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
86
May 15, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
3-1D - required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no tag stored with in-use oysters. Except as specified under paragraphs 3 (ii) of this subsection, shellstock tags shall remain attached to the container in which the shellstock are received until the container is empty. COS by discarding. Tag must always remain with product. If product separated, must make copy of tag. NOTE: DO NOT FREEZE OYSTERS. IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO FREEZE LIVE SHELLSTOCK.
511-6-1.04(3)(k)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in 3-compartment sink at 10 ppm. Must be 50-100 ppm. COS by adding bleach.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Must remove all equipment that is not being used from facility. The premises shall be free of items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, such as litter or equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used and litter.
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Atoron last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Atoron on file is from Aug 10, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Atoron?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Atoron.

How does El Atoron compare to other restaurants in Acworth?

El Atoron most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Acworth average of 93.

Has El Atoron's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Atoron have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Atoron means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.