Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina

2538 Cedarcrest Rd Ste 101, Acworth, GA 30101

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 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 two violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food separated and protected” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Acworth restaurant, which scores around 93. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed an open container of raw chicken directly touching container of raw beef on prep top surface in main kitchen. CA: Food shall be protected from cross contamination by separating types of raw animal foods from each other by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC put raw foods in cooler drawer not directly touching each other.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 2, 2025

Followup

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of queso dip holding at a temperature less than 135F in warming cabinet in main kitchen. CA: TCS food items shall be hot held at 135F or greater. COS: PIC stated queso had been prepared 1 hour before, therefore reheated to 165F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed cheese dip cooling in an ice bath. PIC temp log showed cheese dip @ 115F at 10:30AM (1hr mark), was still temping @ 85F @ 12:40. CA: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F COS: PIC discarded cheese dip

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed pans of flan, cilantro dressing, and tamales in walkin cooler past it's 7day date mark. Observed several opened gallons of milk at the bar with manufacture expiration date of 9/22. CA: Date marked foods should be discarded if they exceed 7 days or if the manufacture date is expired. COS: PIC discarded all expired foods

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

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

Inspector notes: Observed food prep employee place raw shrimp on the grill with gloved hands, wipe hands on soiled towel and then continue to prep food with same gloves on hands. CA: Single use gloves should only be used for one task and discarded when they become soiled. COS: Employee washed hands and put new gloves on before returning to work

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed no hand drying provisions at back hand sink in main kitchen. CA: Each handwashing sink should be supplied with approved hand drying provisions.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

Apr 16, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee re-usable cups stored in kitchen. CA: PIC removed cups to designated area.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Oct 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cheese dip in warmer cabinet, and in cambro holding at temperature less than 135F. CA: PIC stated cheese dips had been in units for 1 hour, therefore reheated to 165F.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at hand sink in main kitchen area. CA: PIC stated hot water was turned off due to leak, and had hot water turned back on. Hot water to be accessible at all times for all hand sinks.

511-6-1.06(1)(g)

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

Inspector notes: Observed bowl stored in handwashing sink in main kitchen area. CA: PIC removed bowl from sink and placed in dish area.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee coffee cup, and re-usable water bottle stored on shelf above prep top unit. CA: PIC removed cups to designated area.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

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

Inspector notes: Observed pan of cooked chicken wings cooling on rolling cart without proper cooling method. CA: PIC stated wings had been cooked less than an hour, and placed wings on ice bath to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed bulk container of just prepped diced tomatoes, and pico tightly covered and stacked in walk-in cooler. CA: PIC slightly uncovered containers to allow food items to rapidly cool.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

Apr 1, 2024

Routine

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

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

Inspector notes: Observed improper separation of raw animal foods in grill cooler. Raw ground beef stored directly touching and stored in same container with raw bacon. Raw products to be stored by internal cook temperature. CA: PIC cooked bacon through to minimum internal cook temperature of ground beef, and properly stored and separated products.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed metal pans in dish area stacked wet/not allowing proper air drying. CA:PIC re-washed and stacked properly.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina?

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

How does Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina compare to other restaurants in Acworth?

Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Acworth average of 93.

Has Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina 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 Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cielo Blue Mexican Grill & Cantina is inspected around three times per year on average.

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