El-Ximador

840 Laurel St, Springfield, GA 31329

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at El-Ximador stretching back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use utensils”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average sits at 87, which El-Ximador's 78 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

5 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease build up in between the grill and Pull Out Cooler.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed an employee food item stored in the Reach In Cooler (lidded), above facility food (lidded). CA: Item was moved under the food product.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being thawed in the prep sink under running water at 70 degrees F or less, then the water was turned off by an employee. CA: Water was turned back on and allowed to run over the thawing chicken.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed a container of oil stored on the floor in the kitchen area. CA: Item was placed on a shelf by an employee.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed rows of to-go pans (aluminum) stored unprotected and without any overhead protection on a storage rack above the hot line. CA: Items were inverted by PIC.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

Sep 24, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed milk sitting in water bath at 63 degrees F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed rice that had been cooked and left to cool at 123 degrees F, alongside several other containers that were at proper temperature. Corrected on site: Employee placed rice containers on hot holding stove.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Observed thawing raw chicken at room temperature.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed cup used as scoop stored in seasoning, with the entire cup touching the paprika.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed employee water bottle on prep counter. Observed speaker found on top of plate near clean dish area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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12D - washing fruits and vegetables

Inspector notes: Observed an employee washing vegetables in the hand sink when I entered the kitchen area.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoops stored in food product, with the handle touching the food product (salt). Observed a cup being used as a scoop for seasoning on the shelf in the kitchen area.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Observed scoops stored in food product, with the handle touching the food product (salt). Observed a cup being used as a scoop for seasoning on the shelf in the kitchen area.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food debris build up in between the grill and Pull-Out Cooler in the main kitchen area. Observed heavy food debris on walls behind and floors under equipment throughout the facility.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items stored uncovered throughout the facility: 1. Stuffed peppers in the Walk In Freezer. 2. Salsa in an ice bath at the chip station. 3. Diced onions, shredded cheese and shredded lettuce in the Walk In Cooler. 4. Taco shells at the hot hold line. CA: Items were covered by PIC.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed rows of to-go pans (aluminum) stored unprotected and without any overhead protection on a storage rack above the hot line.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed food debris on floors under shelves/equipment throughout the facility. Observed heavy food debris build up in between the grill and Pull-Out Cooler in the main kitchen area.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Mar 18, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El-Ximador last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El-Ximador on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El-Ximador?

Across the inspection record, “in-use utensils” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at El-Ximador.

How does El-Ximador compare to other restaurants in Springfield?

El-Ximador most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Springfield average of 87.

Has El-Ximador's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El-Ximador have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is El-Ximador inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El-Ximador is inspected around two times per year on average.

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