Los Abuelos Mexican Grill
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2024, Los Abuelos Mexican Grill has three inspections in the public record. On Feb 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “warewashing facilities”, showing up three times.
Los Abuelos Mexican Grill's latest score of 78 falls below the Marietta average of 87. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
2-1B - hands clean and properly washed
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK, WITH GLOVES ON, MOVE TRASH CAN AND TOUCH CLEAN EQUIPMENT, GRAB FOOD IN A BAG FROM COOLER DRAWER AND FILL SMALL BOWL OF SEASONING FOR GRILL PREP WITHOUT REMOVING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS C/A:Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco sm...
511-6-1.03(5)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DISPENSING NOZZLE OF MARGARITA MACHINES IN BAR WITH BLACK BUILD UP. OBSERVED PITCHERS IN BAR READY FOR USE STICKY TO SIGHT AND TOUCH (INSIDE AND OUTSIDE). C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH PITCHERS TAKEN DOWN TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED; FACILITY HAS 72 HRS TO CLEAN DISPENSING NOZZLES
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
78
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not cooling at the proper rate from 135F to 70F within 2 hours and from 70F to 41F or below within 4 hours. CA:Cooked time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled: (i) Within 2 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 70°F (21°C); (ii) Within a total of 6 hours from 135°F (57°C) to 41°F (5°C) or less. P 2. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. P 3. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, a time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with laws allowing a temperature above 41°F (5°C) during shipment from the supplier shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C). P 4. Raw eggs shall b...
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Quat test strips were not provided for testing quat sanitizers in wiping cloth buckets. CA: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed tamales uncovered and unprotected from contamination in the walk-in freezer. Observed beans uncovered and unprotected from contamination in the walk-in cooler. Observed tortilla chips and taco salad bowls stored uncovered and unprotected on bottom shelf of prep table/steam table in main kitchen. CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination COS: PIC covered food
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple employees in main kitchen wiping soiled hands with dry towels and using the towels to serve food to public. Soiled towels were coming in direct contact with food; causing possible contamination. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from environmental factors COS: PIC informed employees to replace towels and to not wipe hands on the towels to serve customers.
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
70
Jun 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed Guacamole held at 44 degrees in prep top cooler in kitchen. Observed lettuce held at 58 degrees in prep top cooler in kitchen. Observed beef held at 59 degrees in walk in cooler in Kitchen. C/A: All TCS food must be held at 41 degrees or colder. COS: Guacamole, lettuce were discarded at time of inspection and beef was out for less than two hours and returned to walk in cooler to cool down to 41 degrees or colder. Checked beef after an hour at 3:55 and the internal temperature was 45deg F
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Sanitizer test strips were not provided for testing of chlorine levels at dishmachine. Quat test strips were not provided testing quat sanitizers inwiping cloth buckets and at 3-compartment sink. C/A: Provide QT and Chlorine testing strips to measure concentration of sanitizing solution.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Sanitizer test strips were not provided for testing of chlorine levels at dishmachine. Quat test strips were not provided testing quat sanitizers inwiping cloth buckets and at 3-compartment sink. C/A: Provide QT and Chlorine testing strips to measure concentration of sanitizing solution. Provide photo proof of test strips with invoice in email within 10 calendar days. Samantha.thibodaux@dph.ga.gov
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Los Abuelos Mexican Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Los Abuelos Mexican Grill on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Los Abuelos Mexican Grill?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Abuelos Mexican Grill.
How does Los Abuelos Mexican Grill compare to other restaurants in Marietta?
Los Abuelos Mexican Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Marietta average of 87.
Has Los Abuelos Mexican Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Abuelos Mexican Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Los Abuelos Mexican Grill 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 Los Abuelos Mexican Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Los Abuelos Mexican Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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