El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant

1875 Winder Hwy, Jefferson, GA 30549

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Low Risk

El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 19, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

“Sewage and waste water properly disposed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Jefferson restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Drain at three compartment sink and dish washer not indirectly plumbed.

511-6-1.06(4)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items throughout kitchen stored uncovered in prep table and reach in coolers. Corrective action (CA): Person in charge (PIC) instructed to keep all foods not actively cooling covered. PIC covered food. COS.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Establishment does not have written notification declaring which major food allergens that are handled.

511-6-1.04(7)(d)

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of cut lettuce in walk-in cooler (WIC) prepared at 9am. Lettuce observed at 51F at 2PM, lettuce improperly cooled within 4 hour window. Corrective action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to ensure all cold/ambient temperature control for safety (TCS) items are cooled within 4 hours, minimum of 7.25F per hour to ensure proper cooling. PIC discarded lettuce. COS.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Drain at three compartment sink and dish washer not indirectly plumbed.

511-6-1.06(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of cut lettuce cooling in dense covered containers in WIC. PIC instructed to rapidly cool TCS items using approved methods.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed fish stored in vacuum sealed bags. PIC stated fish come in frozen and is thawed in bag. PIC instructed to open bag prior to thawing.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: Drain at three compartment sink and dish washer not indirectly plumbed.

511-6-1.06(4)(c)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed can of residential bug spray on floor next to glass door cooler in storage room. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) instructed to ensure no residential pesticides are kept onsite and all pest control is preformed by certified pest control operators. PIC discarded spray. COS.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed fish stored in vacuum sealed bags. PIC stated fish come in frozen and is thawed in bag. PIC instructed to open bag prior to thawing.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket holding clean sanitizing rags at a chlorine concentration below 50ppm. PIC instructed to ensure all chlorine sanitizer is maintained between 50-100ppm. PIC remade sanitizer. COS.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

May 21, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw meat stored over ready-to eat (RTE) foods in Walk-in Cooler and in Kitchen Reach-in. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to follow correct storage order and seperation of raw foods from RTE foods. PIC confirmed no cross-contamination has occured and corrected storage order. Storage order poster in Spanish left with PIC.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Observed numerous spices in kitchen and bar area removed from original packaging not labeled. Identify and label all products removed from original packaging.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rice cooling on counter tightly stacked and covered. Rice moved to Walk-in Freezer, uncovered and unstacked, observed to be cooling correctly.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “sewage and waste water properly disposed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant.

How does El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Jefferson?

El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Jefferson average of 90.

Has El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Huasteco Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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