Two West El Paso eateries just squeaked by in the city's latest round of food inspections, landing scores that put them only a point or two from failing. Gorditas El Atoron posted a 72 last Wednesday, and Tortilleria Centeno 2 posted a 71 last Monday, both just above the municipal pass line in the routine inspection cycle conducted last week.
Inspection numbers and dates
According to the El Paso Times, Gorditas El Atoron received a 72 during an inspection last Wednesday, while Tortilleria Centeno 2 scored 71 last Monday. Reporter Kristian Jaime notes that both scores came from inspections carried out during the May 11–15 cycle.
What the scores mean
The City of El Paso's Food Establishment Scores portal lists scores of 70 or above as passing and notes that scores of 60 or below can prompt closure, with immediate action possible if inspectors find an imminent health hazard. With that system, both restaurants cleared the bar but only narrowly, and they remain on the hook for follow-up if violations are not corrected.
Local pattern: quick fixes, routine reinspections
The sink near bottom of health list coverage of recent El Paso inspection cycles highlights a familiar pattern. Most kitchens score comfortably, while a smaller group lands in the 70s and then clears reinspections. That track record suggests these near-miss scores are more likely to trigger routine follow-ups than sudden shutdowns.
What's next
Restaurants that land in borderline territory are typically given a chance to correct violations before a reinspection, the El Paso Times notes. If operators fail to fix serious problems, health officials can escalate enforcement, up to and including temporary closure.
Diners who want a closer look at how local spots are doing can browse the city's public portal at the Food Establishment Scores site. The database lists inspection dates, scores, and guidance on how to request full reports from the department.
