El Poblano Mexican Restaurant

1049 S Pierce St, Alma, GA 31510

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: May 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, El Poblano Mexican Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on May 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That's lower than the typical Alma restaurant, which scores around 91. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 6, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored in the hand washing sink. CA: use the hand washing sink strictly for hand washing

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup behind the main cook line.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed several items in the walk-in cooler lacking a date marking. CA: mark all TCS foods stored overnight with the date of thawing/preparation and discard after 7 days

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed grease buildup behind the main cook line.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

May 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed food held in the walk in cooler at temperatures higher than 41 degrees. CA: discard all potentially hazardous food items in the cooler

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed several items in the walk-in cooler lacking a date marking. CA: mark all TCS foods stored overnight with the date of thawing/preparation and discard after 7 days

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored in the hand washing sink. CA: use the hand washing sink strictly for hand washing

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The interior of the reach in cooler (used for raw meat) was soiled with juice/blood. The interior needs to be cleaned and sanitized.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Dec 2, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed a large container of refried beans stored in the walk-in cooler lacking a date marking. CA: mark all TCS foods stored overnight with the date of thawing/preparation and discard after 7 days

Mar 4, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Noted prepared food items in the walk in cooler with no use by dates. CA: Keep all food items with a prep date or discard date.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Poblano Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Poblano Mexican Restaurant on file is from May 6, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Poblano Mexican Restaurant.

How does El Poblano Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Alma?

El Poblano Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Alma average of 91.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Poblano Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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

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