Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine

2681 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Adequate ventilation and lighting” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine's latest score of 95 sits above the Fort Oglethorpe average of 92. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS BEING STORED ON SHELVING RACK ACROSS FROM COOK LINE AND NEXT TO ICE BATH. CA: AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD AND FOOD EQUIPMENT IS PROTECTED FROM CONTIMINATION. COS: PIC MOVED EMPLOYEE DRINKS TO APPROVED DESIGNATED AREA AND ALL DRINKS WERE PLACED IN SINGLE-US CUPS WITH LIDS AND STRAWS.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed mechanical ware-washing machine not dispensing sanitizer. Discussed with CFSM the importance of verifying ware-washing machine is properly dispensing sanitizer and is capable of maintaining minimum sanitizer solution concentration. CFSM adjusted dispensing tube in sanitizer bucket and primed sanitizer to remove air from line during inspection and sanitizer dispenser was working correct before leaving facility.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

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

Inspector notes: Observed portions of cutting board were melted. Discussed with CFSM that importance of maintaining cutting surfaces and CFSM is going to replace.

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer solution concentration in 3-compartment sink (sanitizer compartment), in sanitizer buckets located at waitress station and bar below minimum required concentration. CA - Had PIC check with his test strips and confirmed below required concentration and he had staff change out sanitizer after retraining them on how to make sanitizer and check with test strips.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Observed doors to restrooms do not completely self-close. CA - Discussed with PIC and he is going to adjust restroom door self-closers or replace/install new self-closers

511-6-1.07(2)(l)

Aug 8, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE ON TABLE IN BACK OF KITCHEN AT 90F. PIC STATED RICE WAS MADE THIS MORNING AT 8 OR 9AM. CA: RICE DID NOT COOL DOWN TO 41F WITHIN 6 HOURS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED RICE.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING IN REACH IN COOLER DRAWERS ABOVE 41F (RAW BEEF-48F, RAW BEEF-48F, RAW BEEF-49F, RAW CHICKEN-49F). CA: PIC STATED FOOD WAS PUT THERE FROM WALK IN COOLER 1 HR AGO. EMPLOYEES MOVED FOOD BACK TO WALK IN COOLER TO COOL BACK DOWN TO 41F WITHIN 3 HOURS. PIC WILL CALL FOR MAINTENANCE ON REACH IN COOLER AND WILL NOT USE COOLER UNTIL MAINTENANCE HAS ADDRESSED ISSUE (LIKELY DOOR NOT CLOSEING COMPLETELY).

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE DRINK ON PREP TABLE. CA: EMPLOYEE DISCARDED DRINK.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASH KNIFE IN HAND SINK. CA: PIC INFORMED EMPLOYEE THAT UTENSILS CANNOT BE WASHED IN HAND SINK.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK AT BAR. CA: PIC HAD EMPLOYEE REPLACE PAPER TOWELS.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation and lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine.

How does Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Fort Oglethorpe?

Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Oglethorpe average of 92.

Has Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine 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 Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Corazon De Mexico Modern Mexican Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.

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