Pupuseria El Mana

1411 Browns Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30501

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, Pupuseria El Mana has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surfaces” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Gainesville average 91, so Pupuseria El Mana trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed no 1 inch air gap between the (3)-compartment sink and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture.

511-6-1.06(2)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed 101 Bleach to be used as a disinfectant. The product is not approved for disinfecting according to the manufacturers' label.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap in the men's restroom.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Inspector notes: Observed no EPA approved disinfectant in the facility for clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events.

511-6-1.03(6)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster to be stored on dirt and not stored on a smooth, durable surface.

511-6-1.06(5)(b)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the outside dumpster to not have the lids closed.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

Aug 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Observed no 1 inch air gap between the (3)-compartment sink and the flood level rim of the plumbing fixture.

511-6-1.06(2)(d)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no drying provisions at the hand sink by the restrooms.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no hand soap in the men's restroom.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: Observed the mop sink to not meet required minimum temperatures of 110F.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed several containers of cooked cabbage and cooked pork to be fully covered, while cooling in the walk-in cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster to be stored on dirt and not stored on a smooth, durable surface.

511-6-1.06(5)(b)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed the outside dumpster to not have the side doors closed.

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed the dumpster enclosure to not be insect and rodent resistant.

511-6-1.06(5)(d)

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 1 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer in bucket to register at 0 ppm. Chlorine sanitizer must have a concentration of 50-100 ppm. Note: PIC immediately made a new sanitizer solution which measured 50 ppm chlorine.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Mar 19, 2024

Routine

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

View 2 violations

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken to be thawing in a bowl on a chair in the kitchen. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less Note: PIC immediately moved the raw chicken to the walk-in cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pupuseria El Mana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pupuseria El Mana on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pupuseria El Mana?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pupuseria El Mana.

How does Pupuseria El Mana compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Pupuseria El Mana most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 91.

Has Pupuseria El Mana's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pupuseria El Mana 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 Pupuseria El Mana inspected?

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

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