El Primo Mexican Grill

106 S College St, Hamilton, GA 31811
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

El Primo Mexican Grill has been inspected three times since 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 30, 2025. 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.

By comparison, the average Hamilton facility scores 97, putting El Primo Mexican Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed no handwashing cleanser available at the handwashing sink located in the main kitchen.511-6-1.07(3)(a) - Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) (3) Numbers and Capacities. (a) Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Pf COS : PIC provided handwashing cleanser at the handwashing sink located at in the main kitchen.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions for the hand washing sink in the restroom. 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - Hand Drying Provision (Pf) (b) Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures.Pf COS : Food employee placed paper towels at the handwashing sink in restroom.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no thermometer readily accessible. 511-6-1.05(3)(g) - Food TMD, Provided and Accessible; Appropriate TMD for Measuring Thin Foods (Pf) (g) Food Temperature Measuring Devices. 1. Food temperature measuring devices shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of food temperatures as specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04. Pf 2. A temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe that is designed to measure the temperature of thin masses shall be provided and readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods such as meat patties and fish filets. Pf Must be corrected within 10 calendar days .
511-6-1.05(3)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items throughout main kitchen uncovered.511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; COS : PIC had employees cover uncovered food items throughout main kitchen area.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
70
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 1, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Primo Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Primo Mexican Grill on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does El Primo Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Hamilton?

El Primo Mexican Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hamilton average of 97.

Has El Primo Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Primo Mexican Grill 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 Primo Mexican Grill 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 Primo Mexican Grill inspected?

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