El Metro Venezvelan Fast Food Station

2235 E Hwy 34, Newnan, GA 30265

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

El Metro Venezvelan Fast Food Station has been inspected four times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 15, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

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

That's lower than the typical Newnan restaurant, which scores around 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed ready-to-eat cooked onions stored in front of raw bacon, cheese stored in front of shelled eggs, and raw chicken and beef stored in the same container in reach-in cooler. Storage order corrected and raw meat stored together discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed no test strips to properly test sanitizer levels in three compartment sink. Test strips shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing levels. Test strips ordered during inspection.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

Jul 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken and cooked beef reheating in food warmer not turned on. PIC moved food items to grill to reheat during inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that all parts of the food reach a temperature of at least 165°F.

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in meat prep sink thawing not completely submerged under running water. PIC turned water on during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoop handle touching food in container of sugar. PIC moved scoop handle above food.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee speaker stored next to single use containers and employee keys stored next to ready-to-eat foods. All employee items moved during inspection.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items cold holding on counter above proper cold holding temperature of 41F or below such as shell eggs at 75F, sliced tomatoes 69F, cut leafy greens 70F, sliced/shredded cheese 64F and white cheese 72F. All food items discarded during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Inspector notes: Observed employee handle bags of raw beef and returned to cooking without washing hands. Observed employee open water bottle and didn't wash hands after.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed gloves stored in hand wash sink. PIC removed gloves out of hand wash sink during inspection. Hand wash sink is for washing hands ONLY.

511-6-1-.03(5)(d)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed trash can stored blocking hand wash sink. PIC moved trash can from in front of hand wash sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed ants throughout main kitchen and front service area. No pest control records on file.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee water bottles stored in fruit box and on multiple food prep surfaces. Observed employee food stored in microwave. PIC discarded all water bottles and food during inspection.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef in meat prep sink thawing not completely submerged under running water. PIC moved meat to reach-in freezer during inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single use plastic plates stored with food/lip contact surfaces showing in main and back kitchen. PIC inverted single use items during inspection.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

Dec 18, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Metro Venezvelan Fast Food Station last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Metro Venezvelan Fast Food Station on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Metro Venezvelan Fast Food Station?

Across the inspection record, “approved thawing methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Metro Venezvelan Fast Food Station.

How does El Metro Venezvelan Fast Food Station compare to other restaurants in Newnan?

El Metro Venezvelan Fast Food Station most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Newnan average of 86.

Has El Metro Venezvelan Fast Food Station's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Metro Venezvelan Fast Food Station have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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