Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
61
Score
Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.
Compared to other Marietta restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee washing dishes at the 3 compartment sink, skipping the sanitizing step. Facility had no sanitizer. C/A: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. COS: Employee left to buy bleach for the ware wash sink, 50ppm of chlorine.
511-6-1.05(8)(a)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several cold holding violations in reach-in cooler (hallway, near front service). C/A: Cold holding TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below. COS: Discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following items in main kitchen reach-in coolers and cooler drawers held past the expiration date: -At least 5 containers of caldo de res, expired on 4/13/26 -Costilla Verde, expired on 4/11/26 -Cooked lengua (beef tongue), expired on 3/22/26 C/A: 1. A food that requires datemarking shall be discarded if it: (i) Exceeds 7 days, not including the time that the product is frozen; P (ii) Is in a container or package that does not bear a date or day; P or (iii) Is inappropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds 7 days COS: Discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed active roach infestation in facility, particularly behind bar. Observed roach crawling up EHS's leg while observing behind bar. C/A: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule; Pf and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions. Correct within 72 hours.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
61
Aug 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several cold holding violations in reach-in cooler (front service). C/A: Cold holding TCS foods shall be maintained at 41F or below at all times, except during cooling or preparation. COS: Discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler (front service) is unable to maintain TCS foods 41F or below. C/A: Ensure cold holding equipment is kept in good repair.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
82
May 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food employee washing cups behind bar, skipping the sanitizing step. C/A: Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning. COS: PIC instructed employee to wash, rinse, and sanitize in the main kitchen 3 compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(8)(a)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: PIC unable to provide EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus. C/A: EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. Correct in 24 hrs.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed dark accumulations inside ice machine behind bar. C/A: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Correct within 72 hours.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed containers of chorizo, chicken, stewed pork in main kitchen prepared over 24 hours ago lack date labeling. C/A: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. COS: EHS instructed to discard.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
64
Oct 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of raw tilapia sitting directly on top of container of mole reach-in cooler (main kitchen). Observed raw bacon stored directly against bottle of mustard and above vegetable stew in reach-in cooler (main kitchen). C/A: Ensure raw animal proteins are stored separately from ready-to-eat foods. COS: Foods rearranged.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: PIC is unable to show EHS in a verifiable manner that all employees have been made aware of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food C/A: Food employees and conditional employees shall be informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report in accordance with the Chapter, to the person in charge, information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. COS: EHS emailed employee quick decision guide and employee red book.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fried pork belly and cooked chicken legs prepared on 10/4/24 lack date labeling. C/A: ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant shall be clearly marked, at the time the original container is opened in a food service establishment and if the food is held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days after the original container is opened. The day the original container is opened in the food service establishment shall be counted as Day 1, except, the day or date marked by the food service establishment may not exceed a manufacturer’s use by date if the manufacturer de...
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed that permit is not displayed for public view. C/A: Post the permit in a location in the food service establishment that is conspicuous to consumers
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
67
Aug 19, 2024
Initial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed popcorn ceiling in both men and women's restrooms. C/A: Ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Correct within 30 days.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria.
How does Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria compare to other restaurants in Marietta?
Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.
Has Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chelo's Taqueria Y Neveria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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