Sazon Latino

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

SAZON LATINO, located at 10687 Veterans Memorial Hwy in Lithia Springs, Georgia, had a high-risk inspection on April 7, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection identified one critical violation, three major violations, and four minor violations, including issues with food separation, storage, and sanitization of food-contact surfaces. While the most recent inspection indicated a high-risk status, SAZON LATINO's inspection history shows mostly low-risk outcomes across three scored inspections.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
52
Feb 28, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
61
Feb 5, 2024
Initial
No violations found.
100
Violations — Apr 7, 2026 Inspection
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)