Sombreros Mexican Cantina
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
58
Score
Sombreros Mexican Cantina, located at 411 North Central Ave in Atlanta, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 5, 2026, with a score of 58. This inspection identified two major and seven minor violations, including issues related to proper eating, drinking, or tobacco use, food storage, and the cleanliness of food-contact surfaces. Across its four recorded inspections, the facility has historically maintained mostly low-risk ratings.
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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
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
58
Mar 26, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
78
Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Mar 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Mar 5, 2026 Inspection
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed partially consumed bottled drinks around food prep areas at the main kitchen. Kitchen staff shall drink from a cup with a lid and a straw. Advised staff to desist.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to cover several food items inside the walk-in cooler and on the steam well at the main kitchen. Food shall be covered to prevent environmental contamination. Advised PIC to cover all food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like build-up inside the ice machine at the main kitchen. Food contact surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized. Advised PIC to stop using ice from the machine, clean and sanitize before using.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed improper cooling of several cooked TCS foods in the kitchen. Cooked foods shall be cooled by approved cooling methods. Explained cooling methods to the PIC
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed a broken thermometer inside a prep top cooler at the main kitchen. Inside thermometers shall be provided for all temp-controlled units. Advised PIC to provide thermometer for all units
511-6-1.05(2)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed failure to differentiate meat prep sink from veggie prep sink. Sinks shall be designated for their uses to avoid cross contamination. Advised PIC to place signs at the sinks.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to properly store in-use utensils. In-use utensil shall be stored in a cold running water or inside a hot water at a temperature of 135 degrees or above. Explained the process to the PIC.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed failure to air-dry washed utensils before stacking. Washed utensils shall be air-dried before stacking. Demonstrated the process to the PIC
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing gaskets for a prep top cooler in the main kitchen. Kitchen equipment shall be in good repair. Advised PIC to replace the gasket.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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