Sazon Latino

10687 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Mexican / Latin
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
52
Score
High Risk

Inspectors have visited Sazon Latino three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around four violations to closer to eight violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food separated and protected”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to other Lithia Springs restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN UNCOVERED FOOD GRADE BUCKET OF RAW SEASONED CHICKEN STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF AN UNCOVERED FOOD GRADE BUCKET OF COOKED PORK PIECES. CA: FOOD SHALL BE PROCTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION. CA: PIC SEPARATED FOODS.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM WITHIN THE FACILITY FOR FOODS BEING HELD OVER 24HRS. CA: refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf COS: PIC LABELED ITEMS WITH PREP AND/OR DISCARD DATE.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK ICE MACHINE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH DARK DEBRIS. CA: Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. COS: PIC DISCONTINUED USE AND CLEANED.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VEGETABLE SINK STORING DIRTY DISHES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CA: Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. COS: FOOD EMPLOYEE REMOVED DISHES AND CLEANED SINK.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODS UNCOVERED IN THE PREP TOP UNIT IN THE MAIN KITCHEN (E.G. CUT BELL PEPPERS AND GROUND PORK). OBSERVED FOODS UNCOVERED IN THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE MAIN KITCHEN (E.G. SEASONED RAW CHICKEN AND COOKED PORK PIECES). OBSERVED FOOD UNCOVERED IN REACH IN FREEZER (E.G. COOKED BEEF, COOKED CRAB, AND COOKED BLACK BEANS) CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), 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 FOODS
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PRODUCE STICKER BEING COOKED INSIDE OF BEEF ON STOVE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CA: Miscellaneous Sources of Contamination. Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. COS: PIC TOSSED
511-6-1.04(4)(z)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. CA: 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.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE DIRECTLY ABOVE STOVE/GRILL AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE LOBBY AREA. CA: Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(2)(f)
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Feb 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BOX OF MIRALAX STORED IN A CONTAINER WITH FOOD PRODUCTS UNDER THE PREP TOP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CA: Medicines that are in a food service establishment for the employee’s use shall be labeled with a legible manufacturer’s label and located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles; and located so they are inaccessible to children. COS: PIC REMOVED MEDICATION
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM WITHIN THE FACILITY FOR FOODS BEING HELD OVER 24HRS. CA: refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Pf COS: PIC LABELED ITEMS WITH PREP AND/OR DISCARD DATE.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF RAW PORK SUBMERGED IN WATER WITHOUT WATER RUNNING IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AT MEAT SINK. CA: time/temperature control for safety food shall be thawed: 1. Under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41°F (5°C) or less; PF or 2. Completely submerged under running water: (i) At a water temperature of 70°F (21°C) or below, PF (ii) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow PF, and (iii) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of ready-to-eat food to rise above 41°F (5°C), or (iv) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal food requiring cooking to be above 41°F (5°C), for more than 4 hours
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD PRODUCTS (BEEF, CHICKEN, PORK, AND RICE WITH BEANS) BEING STORED IN THE REACH IN COOLER/FREEZER AND PREP TOP COOLER (BOTTOM) IN GROCERY BAGS. CA: ONLY FOOD GRADE MATERIAL SHALL BE USED TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCOVERED BUCKET OF RAW PORK STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN THE MAIN KITCHEN NEXT TO GRILL IN MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED BOX OF CABBAGE STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CA: food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. 2. Food in packages and working containers may be stored less than 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor on case lot handling equipment if the equipment can be moved by hand or by conveniently available apparatuses such as hand trucks and forklifts. 3. Pressurized beverage containers, cased food in waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk containers in plastic cra...
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. CA: 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.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING TILE DIRECTLY ABOVE STOVE/GRILL AREA IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. OBSERVED ONE CEILING TILE MISSING IN THE LOBBY AREA. CA: Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 PLASTIC WATER BOTTLES, 2 INDIVIDUAL WATER BOTTLES (STAINLESS STEEL AND PLASTIC), AND 1 GLASS COFFEE MUG STORED ON PREP TOP TABLE IN THE MAIN KITCHEN. CA: Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: PIC REMOVED ITEMS
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
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Feb 5, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sazon Latino last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sazon Latino on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sazon Latino?

Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sazon Latino.

How does Sazon Latino compare to other restaurants in Lithia Springs?

Sazon Latino most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Lithia Springs average of 89.

Has Sazon Latino's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Sazon Latino have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Sazon Latino means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Sazon Latino inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sazon Latino is inspected roughly once per year on average.