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Fulton County
Base of Operation Fulton County Permit: fsp-060-012116

Sombreros Mexican Cantina - Base

411 North Central Ave, Atlanta, GA 30354

100 A
Most Recent Score
Excellent
Routine • 2026-09-10
Public Records Freshness: Data current as of September 16, 2026.
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Official Inspection History

2 recorded inspections
A (100) Routine Most Recent
Inspection Date: 2026-09-10 • Violations Cited: 0
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-060-012116_2026-09-10_38529
No violations cited. This establishment met all state food safety standards during this inspection.
B (83) Routine
Inspection Date: 2026-03-05 • Violations Cited: 9
Ref: insp_ga_fsp-060-012116_2026-03-05_38528
Cited Observations & Standards
Item 11A Good Retail Practice

Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control — Inspector Note: Observed improper cooling of several cooked TCS foods in the kitchen. Cooked foods shall be cooled by approved cooling methods. Explained cooling methods to the PIC

Item 11D Good Retail Practice

Thermometers provided and accurate — Inspector Note: Observed a broken thermometer inside a prep top cooler at the main kitchen. Inside thermometers shall be provided for all temp-controlled units. Advised PIC to provide thermometers for all units

Item 12A Good Retail Practice

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display — Inspector Note: Observed failure to differentiate meat prep sink from veggie prep sink. Sinks shall be designated for their uses to avoid cross contamination. Advised PIC to place signs at the sinks.

Item 14A Good Retail Practice

In-use utensils: properly stored — Inspector Note: Observed failure to properly store in-use utensils. In-use utensil shall be stored in a cold running water or inside a hot water at a temperature of 135 degrees or above. Explained the process to the PIC

Item 14B Good Retail Practice

Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled — Inspector Note: ] Observed failure to air-dry washed utensils before stacking. Washed utensils shall be air-dried before stacking. Demonstrated the process to the PIC

Item 17C Good Retail Practice

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean — Inspector Note: Observed missing gaskets for a prep top cooler in the main kitchen. Kitchen equipment shall be in good repair. Advised PIC to replace the gasket

Item 2-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use — Inspector Note: Observed partially consumed bottled drinks around the food prep areas at the main kitchen. Staff shall drink from a cup with a lid and a straw. Advised staff to desist.

Item 4-2A Critical / Risk Factor

Food stored covered — Inspector Note: Observed failure to cover several food items inside the walk-in cooler and on the steam well at the main kitchen. Food shall be covered to prevent environmental contamination. Advised PIC to cover all food.

Item 4-2B Critical / Risk Factor

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized — Inspector Note: Observed black mold-like build-up inside the ice machine at the main kitchen. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized. Advised PIC to stop using ice from the machine, clean and sanitize before using