El Manzanillo Family

615 Franklin Springs Street, Royston, GA 30662
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at El Manzanillo Family, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 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 two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “approved thawing methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

El Manzanillo Family's latest score of 90 falls below the Royston average of 96. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handle of tongs planted inside container of meat (steak, chicken, and shrimp) in reach in cooler. PIC removed the tongs for wash rinse and sanitize. Rule: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) (k)Storage of In-Use Utensils. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensi...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no ambient thermometer in two of the reach in coolers. Rule: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - TMD, Located in Refrigerators/ Hot Holding (Pf, C) (x) Temperature Measuring Devices. 1. In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
90
Sep 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed active sanitizer in bucket at 0ppm chlorine. PIC discarded and refilled bucket with sanitizer reading at 50ppm. Rule: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration, Hardness (P,Pf) (n) Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization - Temperature, pH, Concentration, and Hardness. A chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under subsection (8)(b)3 of this Rule shall meet the requirements specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g), shall be used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered label use instructions P, and shall be used as follows: 1. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperatu...
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 5. Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment: (i) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; or Note: Observed ROP salmon thawing under refrigeration inside its ROP packaging. PIC instructed to remove ROP fish from packaging prior to thawing per manufacturers instructions.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed whole fish sitting in standing water in sink thawing. PIC turned faucet on to 70f to ensure appropriate methods. Rule: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - Thawing (C) (c) Thawing. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
82
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Note: Facility did not have a certified food safety manager. Facility has 30 days to obtain a food safety manager certification.
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Note: Observed sanitizer bucket in bar area to have a concentration greater than 100ppm of chlorine. PIC remade sanitizer to 100 ppm Chlorine.
511-6-1.07(6)(e)
82
Aug 30, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Manzanillo Family last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Manzanillo Family on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Manzanillo Family?

Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Manzanillo Family.

How does El Manzanillo Family compare to other restaurants in Royston?

El Manzanillo Family most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Royston average of 96.

Has El Manzanillo Family's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Manzanillo Family have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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