El Corazon De Mexico
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
74
Score
El Corazon de Mexico, located at 1299 Industrial Blvd in Gainesville, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on December 15, 2025, with a score of 74. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including issues with a certified food protection manager, food separation, and the cleanliness of food and nonfood-contact surfaces. Previous inspections for this Mexican/Latin establishment have generally been low-risk.
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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
Dec 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jul 15, 2025
Initial
1 minor violation.
95
Violations — Dec 15, 2025 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: No Certified Food Manager for establishment. Food service establishments shall have in its employ a Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) as specified in paragraph (b) of this subsection to ensure food safety is being managed within the food service establishment during all hours of operation as specified within paragraph (d) of this subsection. Corrective Actions: PIC stated he is currently enrolled in a CFSM course and will send proof of completion to EHS within 30 days.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fully cooked hot dogs stored in same container as raw bacon in standing reach-in cooler. Raw meats and RTE food shall be stored based on minimum internal cooking temperature to prevent cross contamination. Corrective Actions: PIC immediately rearranged food so that no cross contamination was prevented.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed gasket/seal on both doors of standing reach-in cooler to be in disrepair. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Corrective Actions: PIC to replace gasket/seal.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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