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Hidalgo's Mexican Grill

1310 Dawsonville Hwy Ste A, Gainesville, GA 30501
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Hidalgo's Mexican Grill has been inspected five times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Food-contact surfaces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Gainesville restaurant, which scores around 91. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Accumulated mold debris was observed inside the ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed the can opener to have an accumulation of build-up and to be greasey along the handle..
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed there to be no paper towels at any of the hand sinks. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: PIC voluntarily place a roll of paper towels at all of the handwashing sinks.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several pans of food, throughout various cold-holding units, to be cold holding while uncovered. 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. COS: PIC voluntarily covered all food items, in the various cold-holding units, with plastic wrap, during the inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
70
Jul 21, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed there to be no hand soap at either of the hand sinks located in the main kitchen. Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: PIC voluntarily stocked both sinks with hand soap during the inspection.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Accumulated mold debris was observed inside the ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several pans of food, throughout various cold-holding units, to be cold holding while uncovered. 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. COS: PIC voluntarily covered all food items, in the various cold-holding units, with plastic wrap, during the inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
78
Dec 16, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Accumulated mold debris was observed inside the ice machine.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Apr 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed various TCS foods with temperatures above 41 F in the walk-in cooler. See temperature log. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above Note: PIC voluntarily discarded all food that was observed to be out of temperature during inspection.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed gasket on walk-in cooler door to be in disrepair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. Note: PIC advised to clean and replace gaskets as needed.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drink to be stored on a storage rack in the main kitchen. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. Note: Employee immediately discarded beverage.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
78
Feb 1, 2024
Initial
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed low temperature dishwasher registering at 10 ppm chlorine. Dishwashers using chlorine as a sanitizer must use a solution with 50-100 ppm chlorine. Note: PIC will call appropriate personnel to have dishwasher adjusted.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hidalgo's Mexican Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hidalgo's Mexican Grill on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hidalgo's Mexican Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hidalgo's Mexican Grill.

How does Hidalgo's Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Hidalgo's Mexican Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 91.

Has Hidalgo's Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hidalgo's Mexican Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hidalgo's Mexican Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hidalgo's Mexican Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hidalgo's Mexican Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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