El Zarape Mexican Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, El Zarape Mexican Restaurant has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food stored covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average Rome facility scores 84, putting El Zarape Mexican Restaurant on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several chemical spray bottles not labeled. CA: Discussed with pic, all chemical spray bottles must be labeled with common name of chemical (bleach, degreaser, etc.) COS: pic labeled chemical bottles.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no hanging thermometers in coolers. CA: Discussed hanging thermometers for all coolers with pic. COS: pic ordered thermometers for all coolers. Health Dept. will re-check.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: observed ceiling tiles missing or damaged in kitchen at grill area. CA: Discussed with pic, roof repairs and replacing ceiling tiles with cleanable approved ceiling tiles. Health Dept. will re-check COS: pic will have ceiling tiles replaced and will have roof repaired if needed.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of food in dry storage (sugar/salt) and several food containers in coolers with no cover. CA: Discussed with pic, all food should have a cover during storage. COS: pic covered food in coolers and in dry storage.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
78
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed (beef)carnitas set out (not temperature regulated) held below 135 degrees F. CA: discussed hot holding carnitas with pic-pic reheated to 200 degrees F and will hot hold properly
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. CA: discussed keeping hand washing sink stocked with soap/paper towels at all times with Carlos
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bug activity in front kitchen area. CA: discussed pest control frequency with CFSM-kitchen to be cleaned frequently and all needed repairs made with approved methods to help prevent bugs. CFSM will continue to work closely with pest control company to achieve better control of all insects/bugs
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw meats stored over ready to eat foods and produce in reach in cooler in kitchen. CA: discussed separation of food with pic-pic moved for proper storage of food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several containers of food in lower part of prep cooler stored uncovered. CA: discussed covering food with pic-pic covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed wet wiping cloths lying on prep tables. CA: discussed storage of wiping cloths in sanitizer or in dirty towel area away from kitchen with pic-pic placed clean cloths into sanitizer buckets
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed paint cans, tools and clutter stored inside food storage area under shelving. CA: discussed keeping floors cleanable and clutter removed from facility with pic
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Mar 7, 2024
Followup
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods held above 41 degrees F beside grill and in reach in cooler. CA: discussed cold holding with pic-pic discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese dip cooling past 6 hr and not reaching 41 degrees F in walk in cooler. CA: discussed 2 step cooling process and methods with pic-cheese was discarded by pic (Educated on following through on monitoring of cooling process within time parameters with Carlos and kitchen staff
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dish machine not reading minimum chlorine ppm. CA: discussed having machine serviced with pic-pic called Ecolab for service-will re-check
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed clean utensils stored on pipe at dish washer. CA: discussed storage of clean utensils with pic in a clean, dry location (not on pipes or on dish washer)-utensils were re-washed
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live bugs in kitchen around dish machine area. CA: discussed cleaning and repairing any holes and cleaning around back of dish machine area and having pest control service area after cleaning.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
61
Feb 20, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 8 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food held above 41 degrees F at grill. CA: discussed cold holding and cooling of cooked meats before placing into ice bath with pic-pic added ice and cooled down (shrimp-47, chicken 44)
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese dip cooled down from day before held above 41 degrees F. in reach in cooler. CA: discussed cooling procedures with pic-pic discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed several containers of salsa (1/25/24 and 2/3/24) and cooked steak (2/10 and 1/29) held past 7 days. CA: discussed date marking and holding for 7 days only with pic-pic discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no soap at hand washing sink in kitchen. CA: discussed keeping hand washing sink stocked with soap/paper towels at all times with Carlos
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed black/sticky build up on soda gun nozzle and holder in bar area. CA: discussed cleaning procedures/frequency with pic-pic cleaned
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed bugs/roaches beside grill next to food. CA: discussed pest control with pic-pic will have pest control service kitchen and table was cleaned/sanitized (Discussed removing non-working equipment and sealing holes and baseboards, etc. throughout kitchen with pic)
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several pans of food in cooler not covered. CA: discussed covering food except when cooling with pic-pic discarded food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pan of shredded chicken set on counter for cooling 1.5 hr at 85 degrees F. CA: discussed cooling methods with pic-pic reheated in oven to above 165 degrees F (181 degrees f)
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was El Zarape Mexican Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at El Zarape Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at El Zarape Mexican Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at El Zarape Mexican Restaurant.
How does El Zarape Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Rome?
El Zarape Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Rome average of 84.
Has El Zarape Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Zarape Mexican Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at El Zarape Mexican Restaurant 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 El Zarape Mexican Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, El Zarape Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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