Da Cocinita (Mobile Unit )

2125 Candler Rd, Decatur, GA 30032

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The inspection history at Da Cocinita (Mobile Unit ) is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around zero violations to closer to six violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Decatur restaurant, which scores around 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 21, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods sitting on tables, floor, and inside 3-compartment sink without temperature control. PIC stated all foods should be controlled by temperature. Foods placed in reach in cooler or reach in freezer. See * in temperature log. CA: Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand sink. COS: soap supplied. CA: Each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed pans, lids, and bag of cooked shrimp stored inside hand sink. COS: items removed from hand sink CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed 4 containers of cut tomatoes cooling on top portions of prep cooler or in tightly closed containers. PIC stated tomatoes were cut from room temperature, transported from base then put directly into coolers. COS: tomatoes sold prior to 2nd cooling temp. CA: Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: (i) Placing the food in shallow pans; Pf (ii) Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Pf (iii) Using rapid cooling equipment; Pf (iv) Stirring the food in a container placed in an ice water bath; Pf (v) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; Pf (vi) Adding ice as an ingredient; Pf or (vii) O...

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed TCS shrimp and cheese thawing in 3-compartment sink at room temperature. COS: shrimp and cheese relocated to reach in cooler CA: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hour...

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed both prep coolers unable to maintain TCS foods 41F or below. CA: Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Oct 1, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Da Cocinita (Mobile Unit ) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Da Cocinita (Mobile Unit ) on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Da Cocinita (Mobile Unit ) compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Da Cocinita (Mobile Unit ) most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Decatur average of 86.

Has Da Cocinita (Mobile Unit )'s inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Da Cocinita (Mobile Unit ) have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Da Cocinita (Mobile Unit ) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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