La Bonita Mexican Grill & Marisqueria

5982 Old Dixie Hwy, Forest Park, GA 30297

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, La Bonita Mexican Grill & Marisqueria has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food separated and protected”, showing up three times.

Among Forest Park restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw fish stored directly next to cooked items and above cooked items in reach in cooler. COS: PIC moved with proper separation. CA: Store food according to final cook temperature.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jun 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items held in grill prep reach in cooler and main reach in cooler measuring above 41 degrees F. Advised to lower ambient temperature of cooler. COS: PIC complied and turned main reach in cooler down and ambient feel to 41 degrees F. Advised must have other grill prep reach in cooler serviced and not used for TCS food items until cooler is measuring 41 degrees F or below. PIC discarded all TCS food items in grill prep reach in cooler. CA: All TCS food items shall be cold held at 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

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

Inspector notes: Observed grill prep reach in cooler and main reach in cooler not holding temperature below 41 degrees F. Advised to lower or have units serviced. PIC complied and ambient temperature of cooler feel to 41 degrees F. Advised that it should be serviced and advised that grill prep reach in cooler must not be used for TCS food items until serviced and holding 41 degrees F or below.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Dec 26, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored directly next to raw beef in prep top cooler. Also observed raw fish stored with avocados in reach in cooler. COS: PIC moved with proper separation. CA: Store food according to final cook temperature.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed packaged raw meat in vegetable sink. COS: PIC moved to meat sink. CA: Vegetable sink is for washing vegetables only.

511-6-1.04(4)(g)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed several food items stored uncovered inside reach-in cooler and prep top cooler. CA: Advised PIC food shall be stored covered to avoid contamination

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Jun 20, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed bar hand sink obstructed upon arrival. Advised PIC that hand sink shall be easily accessible at all times. COS- items removed from hand sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed dish machine and sanitizer at dish sink at 0 ppm Chlorine. Advised PIC that chemical sanitizer for chlorine shall read between 50-100 PPM. Advised to remake and sanitize dishes at dish sink.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

11C - approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: Upon arrival observed beef thawing in stagnant water. Advised PIC of approved thawing methods. COS- bee placed under running water.

511-6-1.04(6)(c)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wiping clothes stored in chemical sanitizer reading 0 PPM chlorine. Advised PIC chemical sanitizer concentration between 50-100 PPM chlorine. Advised to remake.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was La Bonita Mexican Grill & Marisqueria last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at La Bonita Mexican Grill & Marisqueria on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at La Bonita Mexican Grill & Marisqueria?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at La Bonita Mexican Grill & Marisqueria.

How does La Bonita Mexican Grill & Marisqueria compare to other restaurants in Forest Park?

La Bonita Mexican Grill & Marisqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Forest Park average of 85.

Has La Bonita Mexican Grill & Marisqueria's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Bonita Mexican Grill & Marisqueria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at La Bonita Mexican Grill & Marisqueria means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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