El Ponce received a score of 93 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 26, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: El Ponce
Location: 939 PONCE DE LEON AVE ATLANTA, GA 30306, Fulton County
Inspection date: October 26, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 93/A
Inspector: Simeon Oluya
Permit number: 1-1094*
Inspection findings
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Cups/itelms stored in bar handwashing sink,making sink unavailable for handwashing; CA- REMOVE ITEMS AND KEEP SINK ACCEESSIBLE ONLY FOR HANDWASHING
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(2)(c) – handwashing sinks, installation (pf, c)
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: MAIN KITCHEN HANDWASHING SINK OBSERVED WITHOUT HOT WATER; CA- repair hot water supply immediately
16B – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) – system maintained in good repair (p, c)
Official point value: 2
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed an excessive leak at a handwashing sink located in the bar area. Water excessively leaks on the ground when the handwashing sink is in use resulting in pooled water on the ground. The PIC was advised to immediately repair the handwashing sink and advised that all plumbing systems must be maintained and in good repair.
17D – adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) – ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Hood/ventilation system observed with heavy grease buildup , hood cleaning due in August CA- maintain frequency that prevents grease accumulation
General inspector comments
Dishwasher Chlorine- 50ppm
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
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