Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant #7

4480 S Cobb Dr Se Ste Z, Smyrna, GA 30080
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant #7. The most recent report on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Compared to other Smyrna restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed rice (x2) in main kitchen WIC holding above 41F. Observed pork tamales, cheese dip, carnitas, in prep bottom #2 holding above 41F in main kitchen. observed guacamole and shredded cheese holding in prep top #2 above 41F in main kitchen. Observed raw chorizo in prep top #1 over filled top half holding above 41F. C/A-Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below COS- Rice in WIC discarded. Carnitas, pork tamales, and cheese dip in prep bottom discarded (stayed in unit over night). Pico, guacamole, and shredded cheese prepped in the morning placed in WIC for rapid cooling. Top half of raw chorizo moved to WIC for rapid cooling, bottom raw chorizo...
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed guacamole in prep top #2 unit tempted at 12:32 at 48F, PIC moved to WIC covered with lid tempted at 2:27 at 47F. Observed pico in prep top #2 unit tempted at 12:32 at 44F, PIC moved to WIC covered with lid tempted at 2:27 at 45F. Observed raw chorizo in prep top tempted at 12:00 at 43F, tempted in WIC at 45F at 1:07. C/A-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 COS- Pico and Guacamole had lids removed and placed in WIF for rapid cooling. Raw Chorizo placed in WIF for rapid cooling tempted at 2:27 at 39F
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two working spray bottles with blue liquid on front service rolling carts not labeled with contents inside. C/A-Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. COS- Bottles labeled Windex
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed no working thermometer on site for checking internal food temperatures during inspection. C/A- Food temperature measuring devices that are scaled only in Fahrenheit shall be accurate to ±2ºF in the intended range of use
511-6-1.05(2)(k)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed to go boxes on front service bar counter top and main kitchen above prep top and in food service window stored upright without protection. C/A-Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented COS- All to go boxes placed lip down
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)
58
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed, in main kitchen, ice machine with an accumulation of black mold and debris on the ice shield and interior of ice machine. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant #7 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant #7 on file is from Oct 20, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant #7 compare to other restaurants in Smyrna?

Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant #7 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Smyrna average of 85.

Has Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant #7's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant #7 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Los Bravos Mexican Restaurant #7 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.