El Jinete

4932 Hwy 129, Jefferson, GA 30549

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Jinete has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Apr 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

El Jinete's latest score of 100 sits above the Jefferson average of 90. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed cups stacked tightly while wet above soda dispenser in kitchen.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tile in kitchen below make table.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

10D - food properly labeled; original container

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

511-6-1.04(7)(d)

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed several containers in queso uncovered and 1 box of churros open and exposed in WIF. Keep all food in storage covered. Corrected on site.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed WIC condenser fan grills with accumulation of debris. Also observed debris on interior floor of reach in coolers. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Staff assigned.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed damaged floor tile in store room/mop room. Repair floors to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface by 3/3/25.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed fish in Reach-in Cooler thawing, not removed from vacuum packaging. Person-in charge (PIC) instructed fish must be removed from its vacuum pack prior to, or immediately after thawing. PIC determined fish finished thawing this afternoon with no air spots introduced and package fully opened with fish not sealed to packaging.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bag of beans and chips stored on floor in dry storage area. Food moved at least 6" off floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed metal container with no handle being used as scoop in bulk rice container. Metal container removed.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed ice build up on ceiling and floor of Walk-in Freezer.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed grime/debris build-up on floor throughout kitchen.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee phone improperly located in kitchen food prep area. Phone removed.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jan 22, 2024

Routine

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

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer for chemical dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed chlorine sanitizer must remain between 50-100ppm. Use 3-compartment sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize until dishmachine is testing at correct santiizer concenteratrion. Technician called.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed meat in plastic containers thawing on metal prep table. Observed fish in meat cooler not removed from vacuum pack prior to thawing. Meat in plastic containers moved to walk-in coolers. PIC determined fish to be finished thawing this afternoon with no air spots introduced and package fully opened with fish not sealed to packaging. COS.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Drain plugs missing for dumpster and recycling.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Jinete last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Jinete on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Jinete?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Jinete.

How does El Jinete compare to other restaurants in Jefferson?

El Jinete most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Jefferson average of 90.

Has El Jinete's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Jinete have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Jinete 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 Jinete inspected?

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

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