El Rocio Mexican Resturant
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
64
Score
El Rocio Mexican Restaurant, located at 2873 Main St in Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on October 30, 2025. This inspection identified two major and five minor violations, including issues related to physical facilities, the absence of pests, and personal cleanliness. The restaurant has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections across its three recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
64
Aug 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
70
Feb 1, 2024
Routine
3 major violations.
74
Violations — Oct 30, 2025 Inspection
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed wooden shelving inside the dry storage area is not smooth and easily cleanable. CA. - Seal or paint all raw wood in the dry storage area.
511-6-1.07(1)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed outer openings at the bottom of both rear doors not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. CA - Owner shall repair the bottom of both doors within 7 days.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cook wearing a bracelet his hands/arms while preparing food. COS: Cook removed the bracelet from his arm.
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
Inspector notes: The facility has only one prep sink. The fruit/vegetable sink being used for rinsing raw animal foods. CA - I instructed the manager that the prep sink shall be for washing fruit/vegetables only. The raw meats can be washed in the 4th compartment of the 4 compartment dish sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed in-use utensil (ice scoop and cooking utensils stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. COS - Manager remove the in use utensils for the standing water and placed them in a clean dry container.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Equipment and/or utensils are not being air-dried or adequately drained after cleaning and sanitizing them before using them in contact with food. COS - Manager remove the wet food containers and place them at the 4 compartment sink.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hot water shut off at handwash sink at bar. COS - Manager had employee turn on the hot water at the hand sink.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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