There will be no more tamales at Poblanos Mexican Grill in Lawrenceville, at least not the ones they usually serve.
The tamales sold at the restaurant were first purchased from someone who makes them in their home, and they do not have a permit to make and sell them commercially, said a Gwinnett County health inspector.
The inspector had the tamales removed and said they could no longer be offered to diners at Poblanos.
Poblanos Mexican Grill scored 67/U on the routine inspection. Previous scores were 88/B and 85/B.
Among other code violations, multiple foods in bulk storage were uncovered and subject to contamination. Drink nozzles and the can opener were dirty with food residue and debris. Both were cleaned during the inspection.
Time was being used as a temperature control for potentially hazardous foods in the prep cooler and also at the guacamole stations, but no written procedures were available.
Bottles of chemicals in the storage closet and on a dish cart were not labeled at the time of inspection.
The inspector also observed live roaches in the facility. No pest control invoices could be provided, according to the inspection report.
Poblanos Mexican Grill will be reinspected.
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