Mambo's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
82
Score
Public records currently show only two inspections for Mambo's Cafe. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
That's lower than the typical Alpharetta restaurant, which scores around 92. The record reflects steady performance over time.
2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several temperatures above 41 F at the drink station and the grill prep line. PIC moved the item to the walk in cooler and discarded items that weren’t made today
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered lemons, limes and salsa at the drink station. CA - PIC will ensure all food is covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
82
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a sanitizer solution below the recommended range. The recommended range is 200 - 400 ppm. 3. A quaternary ammonium compound solution shall have a minimum temperature of 75ºF (24ºC), P have a concentration as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.07(6)(g) and as indicated by the manufacturer’s use directions included in the labeling, P and be used only in water with 500 ppm hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions; P PIC had the sanitizer remade.
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a black mold like substance on teh baffle of the ice machine. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC discarded the ice and had it cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knives being stored between two fridges. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, food preparation and dispensing utensils shall be stored: 1.Except as specified under paragraph 2 of this subsection, in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container; 2.In food that is not time/temperature control for safety food with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed, such as bins of sugar, flour, or cinnamon; 3.On a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment only if the in-use utensil and the food-contact surface of the food preparation table or cooking equipment are cleaned and sanitized at a frequency specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(7)(b) and (8)(a); 4.In running water of suffi...
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed cutting board that was heavily scored on the first fridge on the grill prep line. Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced. PIC will have this cutting board resurfaced.
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
11C - approved thawing methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plantains slacking out of refrigeration. Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate the temperature shall be held: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41° F (5°C) or less; or 2. At any temperature if the food remains frozen. PIC discarded the plantains
511-6-1.04(6)(b)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the current scored was not posted in the facility. 1. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. PIC will this the most recent report.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mambo's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mambo's Cafe on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Mambo's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Alpharetta?
Mambo's Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Alpharetta average of 92.
Has Mambo's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Mambo's Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mambo's Cafe 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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