El Zarape Restaurant and Market

203 Richardson Rd Ste 60, Calhoun, GA 30701

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026

Score

High Risk

El Zarape Restaurant and Market has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. El Zarape Restaurant and Market was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Calhoun restaurant, which scores around 82.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in the walk-in cooler (cooked chicken=43F, chicken soup=44F, Beef stew=48F, menudo=44, birria (cooked beef)=43F, raw beef=42F, raw chicken=43F. CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Items mentioned were placed in walk-in cooler last night. Food items were discarded, held over 4 hrs.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods reading above 41F in reach-in cooler at ice cream area (Sour cream=48F, salsa=47F, Cream cheese and lechera=45F), ambient temp=45F. CA: Cold TCS food shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Food items mentioned were placed in cooler last night, discarded held over 4 hrs.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black debris. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. No COS cn be noted. Employee assigned to clean.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at main kitchen. CA: Each handwashing sink shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. COS: Paper towels provided at handwashing sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink in main kitchen without soap. CA: Each handwashing sink shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: Soap provided at handwashing sink.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

2-1C - no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee touch ready to eat (RTE) cut cucumbers with bare hands. CA: No bare hand contact with RTE foods. COS: Cut cucumbers were discarded. Hands must be washed and gloves used prior to handling RTE foods.

511-6-1.04(4)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal drink (tumbler) on prep table in kitchen not in single service container with a lid and a straw. CA: All personal drinks must be stored in a single use container with a lid and straw and stored in an area away from food and equipment. COS: Drink removed from kitchen.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Zarape Restaurant and Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Zarape Restaurant and Market on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What is the most common violation at El Zarape Restaurant and Market?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Zarape Restaurant and Market.

How does El Zarape Restaurant and Market compare to other restaurants in Calhoun?

El Zarape Restaurant and Market most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Calhoun average of 82.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Zarape Restaurant and Market means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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