El Picante

526 W Dame Ave, Homerville, GA 31634
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around four violations per visit versus roughly zero violations earlier in the record.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which El Picante's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed food in kitchen and in prep-top cooler not covered. *Keep all foods covered.
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop handle touching ice in ice machine. *Keep handle out of ice.
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Keep wiping cloths stored in sanitize solution bucket.
14D - gloves used properly
Inspector notes: Change gloves between task and wash hands after task when required.
74
Sep 16, 2025
Initial
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Picante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Picante on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does El Picante compare to other restaurants in Homerville?

El Picante most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Homerville average of 85.

Has El Picante's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Picante have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at El Picante means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.