Casa Balam Cocina Mexicana
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
70
Score
CASA BALAM COCINA MEXICANA, located at 201 W Ponce De Leon Ave Ste D in Decatur, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on April 1, 2026, with a score of 70. This inspection identified one critical violation and four minor violations, including issues with toxic substance identification and storage, prevention of contamination during food preparation, and the posting of required notices. CASA BALAM COCINA MEXICANA has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jul 16, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 corrected on site.
61
Jan 24, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 1, 2026 Inspection
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a can of ant/roach spray stored in the main kitchen. Can must be removed from premises. A restricted use pesticide shall be applied only by an applicator certified as defined in 7 USC 136 Definitions, (e) Certified Applicator, of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or a person under the direct supervision of a certified applicator.
511-6-1.07(6)(l)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a tray of tortilla shells stored next to hand wash sink in main kitchen. COS shells were relocated. food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: -In a clean, dry location; -Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and -At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Facility has unpaid food service permit fees. Copy of invoice left with PIC.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, the most current food service inspection was not posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed pans stacked without being air dried. Utensils must be allowed to air dry prior to stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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