El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant- Eton

79 Highway 286 Ste D, Eton, GA 30724

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2024, El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant- Eton has three inspections in the public record. El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant- Eton was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food separated and protected” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Georgia average 88, so El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant- Eton trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

5 critical violations. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed a large plastic container and a cardboard box containing food on the floor of the freezer. All food should be 6 inches off the floor. Person in Charge was informed to remove them from the floor.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed the cook grab raw steak with tongs used for handling raw meat and place it on the grill to cook. Then he returned to the prep table to prepare ready to eat foods while wearing the same pair gloves. The employee did not wash hands or change gloves in-between tasks. Person in charge stated they are short staffed on cooks. Inspector went over different procedures to prevent cross contamination. Hand washing sink located in the main kitchen overflows due to a heavy buildup of grease in the indirect connection. Inspector let the person in charge know that this sink does not have to be indirectly connected and the sink must only be used for handwashing.

511-6-1.04(4)(j)

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

Inspector notes: Inspector observed a garnish tray that contained lemon and lime placed in the ice chute located at the bar where the ice is used for consumption. The garnish tray was removed out of the ice chute and any ice that came in contact with the tray was discarded.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Inspector notes: Observed two medium pans of rice in the Walk in Cooler to measure 48F-50F for over 24 hours. According to manager on duty the rice was cooked the day before and placed in the walk in cooler. Both medium pans discarded.

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

Inspector notes: Observed 4 cans located in the dry storage area to be rusted and dented. There was not a designated area for dented cans. Cans where discarded.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 28, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods in cooler located in the Main Kitchen being cold held above 41°F. Temperatures ranged between 44-53°F and ambient temperature of unit was 53°F. TCS foods must be held at 41°F or below. COS by moving food to walk in cooler. Do not store TCS foods in unit until minimum cold holding temperature can be maintained.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: A container of salsa in the upright cooler was found with a date label past the 7 day limit. The salsa was discarded at the time of inspection.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Multiple TCS foods stored in the small cooler located in the Main Kitchen held over 24hrs were not date marked. Additionally, dairy products stored over 24hrs in the upright cooler on the dining floor were not date marked. All items were properly date marked or discarded.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

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

Inspector notes: The facility was observed using the incorrect type of test strips. Chlorine based sanitizer was in use, but only quaternary ammonium test strips were available.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

Oct 11, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Inspector notes: Two pans of rice stored overnight in the walk-in-cooler measured 46F-57F (~46F exterior; ~57F interior). Per the cook, the rice was prepared the night before and placed in the walk-in-cooler overnight to cool. The inspector noted that pans were stacked on top of each over in the cooler. The cook discarded the rice.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant- Eton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant- Eton on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant- Eton?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant- Eton.

Has El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant- Eton's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant- Eton have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Pueblito Mexican Restaurant- Eton means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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