El Saborcito
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
64
Score
Public records show six inspections at El Saborcito stretching back to 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 4, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Contamination prevented during food preparation” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
El Saborcito's latest score of 64 falls below the Griffin average of 85. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed test strips are not available to monitor chlorine sanitizer.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed hot water is not readily available at food preparation sink.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cracked eggs present in container in prep top cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed insufficient sanitizer present in buckets for wiping towels.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoop without handle stored in salt above prep sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed containers and lids are being stored in bus tub on floor under prep table.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items are improperly stored on prep table by customer food and food service equipment.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
64
Nov 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed test strip for chlorine sanitizer are not provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping towel bucket is being stored by baskets for chips under prep table at cookline.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed scoops without handles are being stored in bulk food containers (ex. buckets in rear of kitchen and spices for seasonings).
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed ants are present crawling on wall at 3-compartment sink and on cooler at the cookline.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
78
May 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed out of date dairy items (ex. milk) in the cooler. Milk is dated 4/29/25.
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food items are not being separated based on cooking temperatures: -raw chicken above raw shrimp -raw beef above vegetables and tortillas -raw shelled eggs above produce
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed utensils are being stored inside hand sink (ex. knife).
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed an EPA registered disinfectant along with a written procedure for vomit/diarrhea events is not provided.
511-6-1.03(6)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed produce is being stored below the hand sink exposed to splash from washing hands and plumbing.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice is being stored in a grocery bag in the steam table.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed food items (produce) is being stored directly next to mop sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed employee shoes are being stored directly next to/touching container of margarine.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed food handlers do not have hair effectively restrained while preparing food.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wiping towel bucket with sanitizer is being stored directly next to single service on shelf below prep table.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
45
Nov 5, 2024
Followup
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 41 degrees F or below.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 135 degrees F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed EPA registered disinfectant is not provided for vomit/diarrhea clean up procedure.
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand sink is not accessible due to food items stacked in the sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed paper towels are not readily available at hand sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw beef is being thawed in sink at room temperature.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed most recent routine inspection is not posted in public view. The 99 from 4/12/24 is posted and not the 76 from 10/10/24.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
50
Oct 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods do not meet temperature requirements of 135 degrees F or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed test strips for chlorine sanitizer is not provided.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed Person in Charge cannot provide EPA registered disinfectant for vomit/diarrhea clean procedure.
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: Observed that Person in Charge does not have awareness of the establishment's Employee Health Policy.
511-6-1.03(1)(c)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed toxic chemical spray bottles are not labeled with common name.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee has an open drink stored directly by food on prep table on cook line.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed food in bulk containers that are white and not easily identified are not labeled with common name.
511-6-1.04(4)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed improper cooling methods are being used to cool cooked TCS foods (ex. pots are just sitting at room temperature on cook line.)
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed tube of raw ground beef is being thawed at room temperature on top of food prep sink.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the handle to the one door freezer is in disrepair.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
45
Apr 12, 2024
Initial
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the handle to the one-door cooler is in disrepair.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler does not maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or below. Owner plans to replace cooler this weekend prior to opening. Owner is going to email the installment of the new cooler and a site visit will be performed Monday to verify. Old prep top cooler may not be used for Time/Temperature Control for Safety foods.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Saborcito last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Saborcito on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Saborcito?
Across the inspection record, “contamination prevented during food preparation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Saborcito.
How does El Saborcito compare to other restaurants in Griffin?
El Saborcito most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Griffin average of 85.
Has El Saborcito's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Saborcito have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at El Saborcito 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 Saborcito inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Saborcito is inspected around three times per year on average.
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