Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit

1213 Mt. Zion Blvd, Morrow, GA 30260

Mexican / Latin

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit, the earliest from 2025. The most recent visit was on Mar 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food stored covered” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Morrow restaurants, the typical score is 80; Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Followup

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed a bin of raw shrimp and raw salmon stored uncovered on shelf in Walk-In-Cooler 3. Advised PIC storing the food 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 items.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: Observed ice scoop stored inside of bulk ice machine not upright. Advised PIC in the food with their handles above the top of the food and the container. COS: PIC corrected handle and stored in designated area.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Feb 16, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Obseved raw shell eggs stored above multiple gallons of milk in the WIC. Advised PIC food shall be stored according to minimum internal cooking temperature. COS: PIC properly stored.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: Observed no conditional employee agreement form up request. Advised PIC employee shall be able to inform in a verifiable manner.

511-6-1.03(2)(o)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed absorbent ceilign tiles in the men's and women's restroom. Advised PIC that materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use shall be nonabsorbent, for all areas subject to moisture such as food preparation, walk-in refrigerators, ware-wash areas, toilet rooms mobile food service area, and areas subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods. Advised PIC to replace ceiling tiles with nonabsorbent ceiling tiles.

511-6-1.07(1)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed disposable water bottles stored on top of RIC 1. Also observed disposable water bottle stored inside of RIC 2. Advised PIC that personal belongings shall be located in a designated area in order to prevent contamination of equipment, utensils and food products. Advised PIC to place disposable drink and water bottle in a designated area.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed pineapples and Pico de Gallo stored in RIC uncovered when not in use. Advised PIC food shall be stored in protected.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed multiple dish machines (bar area and main kitchen) n disrepair. Advised PIC a ware-washing machine shall be operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

511-6-1.05(6)(d)

Jul 14, 2025

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Inspector notes: PIC could not verify employees signed a conditional employee agreement form. Advised a copy shall be kept on file.

511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: No paper towels observed @ hand sink on line. Advised PIC hand sinks shall have paper towels @ all times.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed several foods stored uncovered in walk in freezer & prep top cooler. Advised PIC food shall be covered to prevent contamination.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Observed several food items cooling tightly covered. Advised PIC of proper cooling methods. COS-items were loosely covered.

511-6-1.04(6)(e)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed beef completely uncovered stored next to raw scallops & salmon. Advised PIC of allergens. Advised to relocate.

511-6-1.04(4)(z)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Observed 1 WIC in disrepair as well as WIF. Advised to have WIC & WIF repaired.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

May 13, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit.

How does Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit compare to other restaurants in Morrow?

Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Morrow average of 80.

Has Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit 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 Mariscos La Riviera Nayarit 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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