Antigua Mexican Restaurant

863 Cartersville Hwy Se, Rome, GA 30161

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Antigua Mexican Restaurant stretching back to 2024. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “proper hot holding temperatures” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

By comparison, the average Rome facility scores 84, putting Antigua Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food holding after reheated beside grill at 88 degrees F (salsa, broth) and chicken on steam table held below 135 degrees F less than 1 hr. CA: Food hot held must reheated to 165 degrees and be maintained at a minimum 135 degrees F. COS: pic reheated broth and chicken on stove top to 180- and 200-degrees Fand chose to discard the salsa.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table. CA: Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer between use. COS: pic placed wiping cloth into sanitizer.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed broken/cracked lid on chip container and chipped dishes. CA: Food storage containers and dishes must be maintained in good repair/condition. COS: pic will discard broken dishes and replace cracked lid

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Jul 28, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observation: Observed multiple potentially hazardous TCS foods cold holding at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the reach in cooler below the grill in the main kitchen area (shrimp 55F, chicken 49F, Beef 48F). Corrective Action: Discussed proper cold holding temperatures with the PIC. Per the PIC, all of the foods had been held in the reach in cooler overnight. The PIC discarded all TCS foods in the cooler and contacted a certified repairman to have the cooler serviced. The facility will use Time as a Public Health control until the cooler can be repaired and verified by the Health Department.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observation: Observed potentially hazardous TCS food cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the walk-in cooler (Refried Beans 46F). Corrective Action: Reference temperatures were taken to verify that the walk-in cooler was functioning properly (Salsa 40F, Rice 40F, Chicken 40F). Per the PIC, the refried beans were prepared the night before and placed into the walk-in cooler to cool. Discussed proper cooling methods and using multiple metal pans to properly cool the refried beans. The PIC discarded the refried beans and will educate staff.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observation: Observed an accumulation of water/ ice on the floor of the walk-in freezer. No food contamination was observed. Corrective Action: Discussed having the walk-in freezer serviced with the PIC. The PIC contacted a licensed technician to have walk-in freezer serviced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

11C - approved thawing methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observation: Observed fish sealed in reduced oxygen packing thawed under refrigeration prior to being opened/ removed from a ROP environment. Corrective Action: Discussed proper thawing of fish in a ROP environment with the PIC. The PIC discarded all fish that was incorrectly thawed and will educate employees.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observation: Observed single-use plastic sauce container used as a scoop in a container of salsa verde. Corrective Action: Discussed use limitations of single-use articles and storing utensils in contact with food. The PIC discarded the plastic sauce container and will use a scoop to portion foods.

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

Jan 23, 2025

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several pans of food not reheated to 165 degrees F before opening and placed onto steam table for serving. CA: discussed reheating procedures with pic-pic reheated food on stove top to above 165 degrees F

511-6-1.04(5)(h)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed several containers of salsa and beans held past the 7 days in walk in cooler. CA: discussed discarding food held past the 7 days with pic-pic discarded the 3 pans of food.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

Jun 3, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employees eating in kitchen. CA: discussed eating outside of kitchen with pic-employee moved food to dining room

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed gasket on cooler drawer torn and in need of replacement. CA: discussed replacing gasket with pic

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Antigua Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Antigua Mexican Restaurant on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Antigua Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “proper hot holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Antigua Mexican Restaurant.

How does Antigua Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Rome?

Antigua Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Rome average of 84.

Has Antigua Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Antigua Mexican Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Antigua Mexican Restaurant 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 Antigua Mexican Restaurant inspected?

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

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