El Jinete Mexican Restaurant

100 North 400 Center Ln, Dawsonville, GA 30534

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Jinete Mexican Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Compared to other Dawsonville restaurants (averaging 90), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit (2-door reach in cooler) in poor repair. Equipment and utensils shall be designed and constructed to be durable and to retain their characteristic qualities under normal use conditions.

511-6-1.05(2)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed ripped/worn card boxes used as shelf cover. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. COS: Card boxes removed by PIC.

511-6-1.05(1)(i)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Flooring in kitchen needs to be regrout, tiles are missing grout and water is accumulating in between tiles. Keep area in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Wall juncture at 3-compartment sink needs recaulking.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Flooring in kitchen needs to be regrout, tiles are missing grout and water is accumulating in between tiles. Keep area in good repair to prevent pest harborage. Pest control report also noted this issue.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Apr 9, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed an in-use utensil (such as a knifes) stored in crevices between equipment in between uses. Advised PIC to store knives on clean surface between uses. COS-knives removed and washed, rinse, and sanitized.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: 2-door reach in with gasket torn. Keep equipment in good repair.

511-6-1.05(2)(o)

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several Wet Lexan containers on clean storage . Equipment and Utensils shall be air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food. COS: Person in charge took lexan containers to be sanitized and air dried.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Accumulation of old food debris under shelving units in back area and kitchen floor/ drain. Keep areas clean to prevent attraction of pests.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Apr 22, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Several wet wiping cloths in kitchen not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. COS-Person in charge put wiping cloths in prepared sanitizer buckets.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Dumpster area needs to be cleaned - accumulation of broken wooden pallets on side of dumpster . Keep area clean to prevent harborage of pests.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Jinete Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Jinete Mexican Restaurant on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

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

How does El Jinete Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Dawsonville?

El Jinete Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Dawsonville average of 90.

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

No. Recent inspections at El Jinete Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Jinete 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 Jinete Mexican Restaurant inspected?

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

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