El Presidente

2 8Th St, Augusta, GA 30901

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show three inspections at El Presidente stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Augusta restaurant, which scores around 89. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 13, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked chicken and ground beef held past the 7 day date mark in the walk-in-cooler. COS- food was discarded C/A: Monitor use-by dates and discard when appropriate.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods (tomato sauce, chicken, rice, and cheese sauce) held below 135 degrees Fahrenheit on steam table. COS- food was reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit C/A: Maintain TCS foods at 135 degrees Fahrenheit and above when hot holding.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of clean, stacked dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jul 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cans of Raid stored on wall shelf. COS- Raid cans were removed C/A: Consult with a licensed pest control operator.

511-6-1.07(6)(l)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 1 walk in cooler not adequately cooling food. COS- food was moved to the 2nd walk in cooler C/A: Fix and maintain cold holding temperatures at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting on clean dishes. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed black buildup inside the bulk ice machine. C/A: Clean ice machine. Increase cleaning frequency.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed cans of Raid stored on wall shelf. C/A: Only use approved pest control measures.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed clean dishes wet stacked. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed containers of food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler. C/A: Store all food at least 6" off of the floor.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Presidente last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Presidente on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Presidente?

Across the inspection record, “utensils, equipment and linens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Presidente.

How does El Presidente compare to other restaurants in Augusta?

El Presidente most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Augusta average of 89.

Has El Presidente's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

How often is El Presidente inspected?

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

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