Tortilan

5641 Hwy 129, Pendergrass, GA 30567

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Sep 20, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Tortilan stretching back to 2024. On Sep 20, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

Tortilan's latest score is in line with the Pendergrass average of 89. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 20, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: No chlorine test strips available on site in establishment. REPEAT.

511-6-1.05(6)(h)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food employee working with food while wearing a watch. Ensure no more jewelry than a plain wedding band on the hands and wrists.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

Jan 25, 2025

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Person in Charge (PIC) stated they did not have any more quaternary ammonia sanitizer tablets in establishment. No sanitizer in establishment, unable to complete manual sanitize step before use after cleaning. Corrective Action (CA): PIC instructed to ensure sanitizer is kept on site at all times to ensure equipment, utensils, and food contact surfaces can be proper sanitizer. PIC located chlorine bleach for use as sanitizer. COS.

511-6-1.05(8)(a)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: No quaternary ammonia or chlorine test strips found on site at establishment.

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed clean knives stored too close to hand sink, splash guard needed to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Mar 16, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: Establishment had no Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) certification on site. Corrective Action (CA): Person in Charge (PIC) advised to ensure an employee in a supervisory role has a current CFSM certificated posted at establishment.

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employee purse observed stored above food container under prep table across from stove. Employee storage space not provided.

511-6-1.07(3)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tortilan last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tortilan on file is from Sep 20, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Tortilan compare to other restaurants in Pendergrass?

Tortilan most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pendergrass average of 89.

Has Tortilan's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tortilan have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tortilan 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 Tortilan inspected?

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

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