El Sombrero Mexican Restauarnt & Grill
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
67
Score
El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant & Grill, located at 116 N Washington St in Lincolnton, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on December 2, 2025. This inspection resulted in 3 major and 2 minor violations, including issues with a certified food protection manager, posted information, and proper cooling methods. Across four scored inspections, El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant & Grill has primarily received medium-risk ratings.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
67
May 27, 2025
Followup
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
78
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
67
May 10, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Dec 2, 2025 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed expired CFSM, no active registration CA: obtain food safety MANAGER certification ASAP unique to restaurant
511-6-1.03(3)(a)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report no posted in drive-thru window CA: ensure copy of inspection report is posted in dining room and drive-thru
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Observed cooler under grill not have capacity to properly maintain CH temp CA: ensure cooler is repaired or replaced; can maintain temp at or below 41f
511-6-1.05(3)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for 3-comp sink or dish machine CA: ensure test strips are obtained and used in 3-comp sink
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed significant leak in ice machine water line; sprayed in storage room, soiled food CA: ensure plumbing lines are all maintained COS: water to line cut off, food discarded
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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