Los Ninos

307 B East College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 23, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Los Ninos three times, with records going back to 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 23, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Food stored covered” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average is 86, putting Los Ninos squarely in typical territory. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
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)
86
Sep 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: CA: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. Observed Reach-In Cooler with an ambient of 58 F and other TCS food items reading above 41 F (marked as (*), see temp log). COS: PIC discarded TCS food items in the cooler and put in a service request for cooler for 2/21/25.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: CA: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - Handwashing Sinks Location/Placement (Pf) (l) Handwashing Sinks, Location and Placement. A handwashing sink shall be located: 1. To allow convenient use by employees in food preparation, food dispensing, and ware washing areas. Observed a warming cabinet unit blocking hand sink upon arrival. COS: PIC removed warming cabinet unit to clear access to hand washing sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(l)
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 if protected from overhead contamination. Observed food containers of pork and chicken in prep top cooler, a sauce container in Walk-In Cooler, and beef, garlic bread, and chicken tender containers in the Reach-In Freezer without any lids or coverings. COS: PIC provided lids and coverings for each food item.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Los Ninos last inspected?

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

What is the most common violation at Los Ninos?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Los Ninos.

How does Los Ninos compare to other restaurants in Decatur?

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

Has Los Ninos' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Los Ninos 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 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.