Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant

35 Highland Xing S, East Ellijay, GA 30540

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

Across the inspection history, “proper date marking and disposition” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant's latest score of 86 falls below the East Ellijay average of 94. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 23, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored between 43-44 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk in cooler and in reach in cooler units. Observed cut leafy greens and cheese stored in walk in cooler at an average temperature of 43. All TCS foods close held must be stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below. PIC was instructed to lower thermometer temperature of units.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed refried beans being stored in a deep plastic container in the walk in. Cooling methods include cooling foods in a shallow open container, using ice wands or ice baths, and stirring thick foods such as beans or rice. PIC placed beans in two smaller shallower pans to allow proper cooling. Beans had been made less than 2 hours prior.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Dec 6, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked shrimp, cooked chicken, and multiple other TCS foods stored in reach-in coolers without date markings. All TCS foods must have date markings even when stored outside of walk-in cooler. COS manager correctly date marked foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Jun 4, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 3 corrected on site.

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2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Manager could not provide records that employees have been notified of their illness reporting responsibilities. All employees must be notified in a verifiable manner of their responsibilities for foodborne illness reporting. COS- Manager communicated responsibilities and employees began signing forms.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Facility did not have paperwork that was provided prior to restaurant opening inspection regarding vomit clean up. COS- form was hand delivered to manager. Manager will restock vomit clean up kit.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods in walk-in cooler and reach in coolers without date marking. Along with mismatching date formats. COS- Instructed PIC of correct date marking requirements, PIC communicated to employees and began date marking TCS foods.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant.

How does Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in East Ellijay?

Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the East Ellijay average of 94.

Has Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant 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 Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pueblo Cantina Mexican Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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