El Super Tamal

1421 Athens St Ste B, Gainesville, GA 30507

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited El Super Tamal five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “proper cooling methods used” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Gainesville restaurants (averaging 91), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 13, 2026

Followup

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw pork to be stored on top of ready-to-eat shredded cheddar cheese. Also, cooked ready-to-eat chicken was stored next to sliced raw beef.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Apr 2, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 7 violations

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed diced tomatoes, sliced american cheese, shredded lettuce, raw-shelled eggs, and homemade salsa to be stored using time with no label indicating the discard time after 4 hours.

511-6-1.04(6)(i)

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Inspector notes: Observed no active managerial control in the facility based on the following:

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed food to be stored in containers with old food labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. EHS inquired about the date of these food labels due to the food cooling because labels were for 4/1/2026. The PIC instructed the EHS that these were old labels on them.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed unisex restroom to have no hand drying provisions provided.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the PIC upon entering the facility to be eating on a food preparation buffet unit.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed shredded chicken and mexican rice to be cooling, while fully covered.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef to be thawing in the meat sink not completely submerged with running water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed queso fresco to be above 41F. Please see temperature log.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed green sauce w/ pork, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and sliced american cheese to be fully covered, while cooling.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Jan 30, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Two hand sinks were observed with no paper towels.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Rice and beef were both observed cooling in a reach in cooler covered.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Dec 3, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Super Tamal last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Super Tamal on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Super Tamal?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El Super Tamal.

How does El Super Tamal compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

El Super Tamal most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 91.

Has El Super Tamal's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at El Super Tamal have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at El Super Tamal means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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