El Solecito Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Dec 1, 2025
70
Score
EL SOLECITO MEXICAN GRILL, located at 415 Atlanta Hwy Ste A in Gainesville, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 1, 2025. This inspection resulted in one critical, one major, and two minor violations, including issues with food separation, storage, and the sanitation of food-contact surfaces. Across four recorded inspections, EL SOLECITO MEXICAN GRILL has historically received mostly medium-risk scores.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 1, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
70
Jan 24, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
61
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
52
Apr 12, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Dec 1, 2025 Inspection
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; P Note: Observed container of raw chicken above container of raw steak in RIC under PTC. PIC immediately rearranged the containers,...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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; Note: Observed container raw chicken in RIC under PTC uncovered. PIC placed lid on container.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: (I) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or (II) Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. Note; Observed mold-like accumulation in inside of ice machine bar area. PIC instructed to have ice machine emptied, wash, rinsed and sanitized by end of business.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered or inverted. Note: Observed bowls stored on top of shelf above PTC to be uncovered and non inve...
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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