Los Ninos (Base of Operation)

307 E College Ave Ste B, Decatur, GA 30030

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Los Ninos (Base of Operation) has been inspected three times since 2025. On Apr 23, 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.

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

Across the inspection history, “food stored covered” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Los Ninos (Base of Operation)'s latest score is in line with the Decatur average of 86. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

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

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed a blue bucket filled with water, sitting in the hand-washing sink upon arrival. CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: Food employee removed blue bucket from hand-washing sink and placed in the dish area.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed a food container of raw chicken in the reach-in freezer and food containers of refried beans, cooked beef, cooked tinga, and cooked pork stored in the reach-in cooler without any coverings or lids. 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.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

2-1B - hands clean and properly washed (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: CA: 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. Observed food employee switching tasks in between making food, writing on personal note pad, touching cellphone, and changing gloves without washing their hands. COS: Food employee discarded gloves and washed their hand before putting on new gloves.

511-6-1.03(5)(c)

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

Inspector notes: CA: A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Upon arrival, observed a blue bucket sitting inside of the hand sink. COS: PIC removed blue bucket from the hand sink and moved to dish area.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: CA: Food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. Observed a plastic cup being used as a scoop to serve orange rice from the bain-marie (unit 2). COS: PIC discarded plastic cup from orange rice and replaced with tongs.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed water sitting at the bottom of the reach-in cooler. Advised PIC to put in a work order for the reach-in cooler.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled, to be protected from overhead contamination. Observed a food container of tilapia in the reach in cooler without any lids or coverings. Observed tilapia stored in the reach-in freezer without any lids or coverings. COS: PIC provided a plastic covering for the food container of tilapia in the reach-in cooler and discarded the tilapia in the reach-in freezer.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: CA: Food shall be stored in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled, to be protected from overhead contamination. Observed a food container of cooked tilapia in the reach in cooler without any lids or coverings. Observed a tray of cooked tilapia stored in the reach-in freezer without any lids or coverings. COS: PIC provided a plastic covering for the food container of cooked tilapia in the reach-in cooler and discarded the tray of cooked tilapia in the reach-in freezer after the tray came into contact with raw beef.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Sep 12, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Ninos (Base of Operation) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Los Ninos (Base of Operation) on file is from Apr 23, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Los Ninos (Base of Operation)?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Los Ninos (Base of Operation).

How does Los Ninos (Base of Operation) compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

Los Ninos (Base of Operation) most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Decatur average of 86.

Has Los Ninos (Base of Operation)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Ninos (Base of Operation) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Los Ninos (Base of Operation) 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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